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The Kelce College of Business' new location in downtown Pittsburg has sparked expanded opportunities for the community.
When Maddix Small was in second grade, reading felt like an insurmountable obstacle. Today, the 20-year-old is pursuing a degree in Plant and Soil...
As part of the yearlong celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Overman Student Center at Pittsburg State University, the Student Center will host the...
The Pittsburg State University Wind Ensemble will join the Southeast Kansas Symphony and University Choirs for a special community concert celebrating the 150th anniversary of...
The Art Department at Pittsburg State University will celebrate the work of three graduating artists in the “Senior Exhibition | Fall 2026,” on display from Nov. 9...
Poet Elizabeth Dodd will read from her work at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in Timmons Chapel, 409 E. Ford St. The event is open to the public.
A retired colonel who served in the U.S. Army for 30 years will be the keynote speaker at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11.
Pittsburg State University will expand its footprint in the Kansas City metropolitan area with the opening of the Kansas City Engagement Center, designed to strengthen...
Construction of a new end zone facility designed to enhance student-athlete experience, engage the community and alumni, and strengthen recruiting and retention efforts at...
Hours before kickoff or tipoff, while most fans are just beginning to think about the game, students in Pittsburg State University's Communication Department already are at...
Student broadcasters at Pittsburg State University earned national recognition this month, bringing home two first-place honors from the 2026 National Student Media Convention.
Music lovers will have a rare opportunity to hear one of the world's most celebrated choral ensembles when the Vienna Boys Choir performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30,...
For the first time, Pittsburg State University students and employees will go head-to-head in a live game show designed to test their Gorilla pride, knowledge, and teamwork.
On a typical day, Pitt State pitcher Ryker Curry can be found throwing bullpen sessions alongside his teammates. But this year, he's also conducting research and helping...
A team of seven seniors in Pittsburg State University’s Construction Management program will leave a lasting mark on campus as they build an outdoor stage designed for...
For the first time in this region, audiences will have the chance to see Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical “In the Heights” on stage in Pittsburg, thanks to a...
A former head football coach was remembered by many this week for instilling a tradition of excellence and inspiring countless coaches and players.
The field has been narrowed for this year’s Homecoming Royalty competition at Pittsburg State University, with 12 students representing a variety of organizations having...
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 experience. She credits her...
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...
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 starstuff that would be...
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...