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Homecoming 2026 offers activities for students, alumni, employees, and the community. This year's theme: “Gorillas Go West.”
Just months after graduating from Pittsburg State University, Monika BK turned a lifelong fascination with space into an extraordinary research...
Before an island named Neverland, a ticking crocodile, or a pirate captain with a hook, there were two trunks, two ships, and some magical dust known as...
The Pittsburg State University Alumni Association has announced the two recipients of this year’s Dr. Kenneth K. Bateman Outstanding Alumni Award: Derek H. Hoffine and Dr....
The Pittsburg State University Alumni Association has announced the two recipients of this year’s GOLD (Gorillas of the Last Decade) Alumni Award: Courtney Winrow...
Freshman enrollment at Pittsburg State University continues its six-year climb — this time with a 7.4 percent leap over 2025.
A unique new interactive student trade show is designed to connect community members, business leaders, and students for a public dialogue about messy, real-world issues. The...
Fiction writer Ito Romo will read from his work at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts at Pittsburg State University.
When leaders from the private and public sectors gathered for the Southeast Kansas Bio-Technology Tour, the stop at Pittsburg State University offered a powerful illustration of...
Two events — one honoring the past and one looking to the future — will be celebrated in Grubbs Hall on Friday, Sept. 25, and campus and community are invited to...
Pittsburg State University has partnered with Jack Stack Barbecue to give Gorilla Nation a new way to enjoy one of Kansas City’s best-known traditions while supporting the...
When Pittsburg State University alumni decided to take on an ambitious restaurant project, they had a clear vision. What they needed was help developing a roadmap to turn that...
A comprehensive capital campaign will include the renovation and modernization of two adjoining science buildings, Heckert‑Wells Hall and Yates Hall, representing a $53...
Accreditation has been renewed through 2032 for five Engineering Technology programs and the Construction Management program at Pitt State by two commissions that are part of...
Opportunities for students in Pitt State's Automotive Technology program extend far beyond the classroom, thanks to strong industry partnerships, nationally recognized...
Pittsburg State University has announced several new leaders to key roles across campus, reflecting the university's continued commitment to student success, academic...
Long before Elementary Education major Hannah Allen enrolled as a student, the campus already felt like home. Her family, with three generations of graduates, was chosen as...
Longtime educator and former Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson will take on the role of the interim dean of Pittsburg State University’s College of Education...
Individuals interested in building skills for high-growth careers in advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies will have a new opportunity through hands-on workshops...
A new summer camp designed to introduce high school students to careers in education proved so successful this summer that organizers already are planning for an expanded...
Pittsburg State University will welcome families, supporters, and friends to campus for Family Day 2026 on Saturday, Sept. 5, with a variety of activities designed to celebrate...
A partnership between Pittsburg State University and the Southeast Kansas Community Action Program (SEK-CAP) is providing a convenient transportation option between campus and...
For the 21st year, Pittsburg will once again be awash in crimson and gold as the community prepares for Paint the Town Red Week, kicking off Monday, Aug. 24 and running through...
The first two art exhibits this season at Pittsburg State University are by professional artists Amanda Lilleston and Lauren Reese.
Sodexo and Pittsburg State University are launching a new partnership designed to elevate the campus dining experience with innovative concepts, expanded choices, and solutions...
The Southeast Kansas Symphony at Pittsburg State University has announced its 2026-27 season, “Bringing Our Stories to Life.”
Trumpet enthusiasts will flock to Pittsburg State University on Oct. 4-5 for the 16th Annual Midwest Trumpet Festival, and this year promises to bring more acclaimed musicians:...
From swashbuckling adventures and thought-provoking drama to rapid-fire comedy, timeless operetta, and Broadway girl power, this season at the Bicknell Family Center for the...