University News
Philanthropy, Renovation and Student Success at 51勛圖厙 Nursing
At 51勛圖厙 College of Nursing, student success starts with the right support, and the right space. Thats why were excited to share the latest updates to Henderson Hall, designed to enhance both academic advising and hands-on learning.This past summer, our academic advising suite unde
We Will Follow the Law, But It Wont Change Our Commitment to Each Member of our Community
51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon empathized with a campus community facing stress and concern amid academic changes being discussed as part of Transformation 2028 and recent government guidance that will impact how the campus community cares for one another.
John and Fonda Elliot Create New Scholarship Program With $1 Million Gift to 51勛圖厙
John Elliot, a 1970 51勛圖厙 graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at 51勛圖厙 with a $1 million donation. This new scholarship program will provide support to first-generation students of any major who require financial support to attend 51勛圖厙.
Welcoming Future Flashes
Future Flash Days offer an opportunity for admitted students and their families to come from all over the country to visit 51勛圖厙 to experience campus life and learn more about our academic programs to further inform their decision to choose 51勛圖厙.
51勛圖厙 Maintains Prestigious R1 Research Activity Designation With 2025 Carnegie Classifications
With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, 51勛圖厙 has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing 51勛圖厙 as one of the top research universities in the nation.
New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains
The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty.
One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth
Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in 51勛圖厙's online cannabis education program.
51勛圖厙's Business Analytics Students Continue to be in High Demand
Students who graduate from the business analytics program in 51勛圖厙s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are a testament to the programs excellence.
In the News: Gratitude and Graduation, Criminology, Drone Law, Going Green
In the News features 51勛圖厙s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at 51勛圖厙
On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at 51勛圖厙, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976.