Student Takes the National Stage at AAFCO's Inaugural Contest

Representatives from K-State at at the 2026 AAFCO Annual Meeting, San Diego

K-State Olathe had a hand in a national first this August. The Association of American Feed Control Officials, or AAFCO, hosted its inaugural Graduate Student Poster Presentation Contest at its 2026 Annual Meeting in San Diego. Among nine finalists selected nationwide, three are K-State students with one K-State Olathe specific student, Paula Ruiz Gonzalez (pictured in the center), showcasing her research on fecal starch variation in commercial feedyards.

Certificates Now Stack Into a Full Engineering Technology Degree

There's good news for anyone working on or interested in K-State Olathe's Applied Electronics or Industrial Automation certificates! The new B.S. in Engineering Technology – Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology lets students combine both certificates with K-State Core coursework for a complete degree, built around the same hands-on, real-world approach the certificates are known for, or it can be earned on its own.

Classes begin spring 2027. Curious how it works? Join a free program webinar at noon Nov. 10 on Zoom.

Register for the webinar.

Elevate Your Leadership: Pathways to Leadership Returns This Fall

Ready to elevate your management skills? Join us for Management Strategies: Pathways to Leadership, a three-part professional development series for new and aspiring managers.

Sessions are Oct. 22, 29 and Nov. 5, featuring experts who cover team productivity, navigating tough conversations in a multigenerational workplace and problem-solving with effective feedback.

The fee is $1,800; registration closes Oct. 12.

Register now.

Build Your Lean Six Sigma Foundation

Worker looking at clipboard near a power grid.

Due to high demand, the Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma course is back for the Kansas City area Nov. 9-10. This two-day introductory course covers the DMAIC methodology and gives participants a foundation to move into more advanced Lean Six Sigma levels. No prior experience needed.

Level up to Yellow Belt status.

Agricultural Business Council Spotlights K-State at October Luncheon

K-State Olathe is proud to host the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City's October Luncheon and K-State Showcase, spotlighting the university's leadership in agricultural innovation, research, animal health and workforce development. Register today.

Upcoming events

Academic Webinars

Ready to complete your bachelor's degree or earn a master's degree or certificate? Join one of our free webinars to learn more about your options.

Veterinary Biomedical Science Webinar— Noon on Oct. 7 | Register
Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Graduate Certificate Webinar — 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 | Register
Master's Degree in Applied Bioscience Webinar — Noon on Oct. 13 | Register
Bachelor's Degree in Applied and Interdisplinary Studies Webinar — Noon on Oct. 20 | Register
Animal Health Data Analytics and Insights Graduate Certificate Webinar — Noon on Oct. 21 | Register

Professional Development

Elevate your expertise with targeted training events designed for professionals.

Management Strategies: Pathways to Leadership — Oct. 22, 29 and Nov. 5 | Register
Fundamentals of Dust Collection — Oct. 27-29 | Register
Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma — Nov. 9-10 | Register

Around Campus

Thank you to everyone who joined the Urban Food Systems Symposium, another great showing of ideas and connections shaping the future of urban agriculture.

The Age-Friendly Workplaces session brought professionals together to explore strategies for building stronger, multigenerational teams. Thank you to everyone who attended. For more information on upcoming events, sign up for the email list.

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