2024 Blogs
While working full-time, Donna Steve expanded her career options by earning her M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science from K-State Olathe, which offers several emphasis areas of study.
Working Professional Leverages K-State Olathe Graduate Program to Advance Career
December 6, 2024
The decision to return to college is often a difficult one. For Donna Steve, director of regulatory affairs and quality at Eurofins Viracor BioPharma, however, the choice to level up her career through additional academic training made sense.
The career outlook for IT and network security professionals is robust, and the KU Edwards Campus offers two grad certificates and a master's degree in IT to help fulfill that industry need in the Kansas City area.
IT Grad Certificates at the KU Edwards Campus Provide Real-World Training, Advance Careers
November 8, 2024
Joel Kershner is confident in the lifelong value associated with university degree and certificate programs. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in technology management and working in the field, he invested in graduate-level education to continue to grow professionally.
As the number of cancer survivors grows, so does the opportunity for cancer research. CSPOR will study cancer treatments' long-term effects because survivorship is more than just beating the disease. It’s about living well.
New Center at KU Cancer Center Aims to Improve Life After Cancer
October 10, 2024
A new endeavor at The University of Kansas Cancer Center is revolutionizing cancer care by undertaking groundbreaking research to address the unique challenges survivors face.
Students earning the new graduate certificate will learn to implement strategic data analytics for business applications, including animal health research and commercial insights.
September 17, 2024
Animal health is a growing field with a high demand for experts who can analyze data, as evidenced by responses to a 2022 industry survey conducted by K-State Olathe and the KC Animal Health Corridor.
KU Edwards Environmental Geology students learn applicable job skills like conducting environmental assessments according to EPA and DoD guidelines during their field workshops.
August 20, 2024
An experiential field workshop gave six environmental geology students at the KU Edwards Campus opportunities to practice real-world skills to augment their online learning.
A diverse clinical research workforce fosters trust within underrepresented communities, leading to greater participation in clinical trials and ensuring study results are more applicable to all population groups
The University of Kansas Cancer Center Launches C-CLEAR Program for Aspiring Clinical Researchers
July 16, 2024
This summer, The University of Kansas Cancer Center launched the CAREERS in CLINICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM (C-CLEAR Program).
K-State Olathe's advanced manufacturing and supply chain curriculums combine robust discussion of theory along with practical, hands-on learning with real equipment and systems.
K-State Olathe Adds Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain Offerings to Meet Area Workforce Demands
June 5, 2024
As a Top 15 U.S. industrial market, the Kansas City region already employs 190,000 manufacturing and logistics workers, with many more needed to meet growth projections.
Healthcare-related careers are expected to grow 14% by 2028. The Health Sciences degree at the KU Edwards Campus can prepare students to fill a variety of in-demand professions.
KUEC Health Sciences Degree Opens Doors to Many Health Care Career Paths
May 8, 2024
For students looking to enter or grow their careers in health care, the KU Edwards Campus Bachelor of Health Sciences online degree is a door opener.
Three Biotechnology students chose unique areas of study at the KU Edwards Campus, and have equally distinctive post-graduation plans.
Seniors Gain Hands-on Research Experience in KU’s Biotechnology Degree Program
March 7, 2024
The biotech lab at KU Edwards Campus (KUEC) is a bustling place. And on any given day, you will find a team of three women working diligently on their senior capstone research projects.
Fulbright scholar Dr. Laura Stan studied consumer response to flavored honey as well as its health benefits at K-State Olathe's Sensory and Consumer Research Center.
K-State Olathe Hosts Record Number of GRAs, Welcomes Fulbright Scholar
February 16, 2024
This year, Kansas State University Olathe is expanding its focus to meet the demands of graduate research assistants (GRAs) who want to conduct research close to Kansas City.
Dr. Ronald Chen discusses the importance of translational research, which takes promising lab discoveries to patients through clinical trials, at the KU Clinical Research Center.
$2.4M Grant Fuels Transformative Cancer Research at The University of Kansas Cancer Center
January 11, 2024
The University of Kansas Cancer Center recently received a prestigious $2.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to help grow the next generation of cancer researchers.