Meet the students behind the degree

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Want an inside look at what it's really like to learn and grow at Kansas State University Olathe?

Hear it from our students who live it daily. From an extension agent bringing urban agriculture research straight to his community, to a 4-H agent who finally found the right fit, to a clinical social worker trading her therapy office for farm fields, our blog is full of real stories from real people building real careers.

Read their stories:

New program alert: B.S. in Human Nutrition at K-State Olathe

Three people stand in a grocery store produce section, examining baskets of red and green apples. Shelves display various colorful fruits and vegetables.

Turn your passion for food and health into a career. K-State Olathe's new B.S. in Human Nutrition launches Fall 2026 and it's built for transfer students.

Bring up to 75 credit hours with you and customize your path toward careers in clinical nutrition, public health, corporate wellness and more.

Applications open now.

Empower your team with Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma training in KC, June 25-26

Due to strong interest from employers across the region, the K-State College of Business Administration is bringing its in-demand Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma course to the greater Kansas City area.

Give your team the advantage of high-impact training, close to home. In just two days, your employees will gain practical, proven tools to spot inefficiencies, cut down on errors and improve outcomes, no prior Lean Six Sigma experience required.

Reserve seats for your team today.

Now recruiting: Director of Strategic Partnerships and Regional Engagement

K-State Olathe is hiring a Director of Strategic Partnerships and Regional Engagement to lead and expand our collaborations with industry, civic organizations and community partners in support of academic programs, research and professional education. This role advances key strategic priorities for K-State Olathe and the broader university. Apply by April 10.

Learn more and submit your application.

Welcome to the team!

Rachel Lang

Rachel Lang is a new student success coach at K-State Olathe. In this role, she focuses on building relationships with learners to support them throughout their academic journeys, specifically for transfer students.

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.

Urban Food Systems Horticulture Webinar — Noon on March 25 | Register

Professional Development

Elevate your expertise with targeted training events designed for professionals.

Basics of Pneumatic Conveying — April 7-8 | Register
Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Series — Thursdays in June | Register
Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma — June 25-26 | Register
Automation and Controls — Aug. 25 | Register

Around Campus

This year’s Food Biz Con brought the region’s food entrepreneurship community to our campus and we were proud to host the energy, ideas and innovation inside our Food Innovation Accelerator.

Members of the K-State Olathe team recently volunteered at New Hope Food Pantry in Olathe, standing alongside neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity.

Mark your calendar for April 8, K-State’s Day of Giving. Join us online and follow our social channels to make your gift and directly support K-State students as they learn, lead and launch their futures.

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