Bring your family and friends — everyone is welcome! K-State band, Willie the Wildcat, food, beer, activities and more!
This is a big year for the K-State Alumni Association. For 150 years, we’ve advocated for and served K-Staters worldwide, as well as the university.
“We’re excited to celebrate our Alumni Association’s 150-year legacy of carrying the banner high for K‑Staters everywhere,” said Adam Walker ’04, ’09, president and CEO of the K-State Alumni Association. “We view this year as a celebration not only for our organization but also for everyone who supports K-State.”
Former Alumni Association executive director reflects on organization’s transformation
Larry Weigel ’68, ’69 has worn plenty of K-State hats over the years.
First as a student-athlete playing basketball for legendary coach Tex Winter. Next
as a coach working as a graduate assistant for Winter and, later, on the coaching
staff for Cotton Fitzsimmons and Jack Hartman.
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Then. Now. Forever. The K-State Alumni Association is here to serve
Some things have changed since the K-State Alumni Association was formed in 1874. But at its heart the Association still calls back to its roots of maintaining connections with alumni and friends to the university.
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Be a part of 150 years of alumni history with a K-State Alumni Center paver
One of the ways our K-State Alumni Center helps share stories and traditions is through the Paver program. Over the years, K-Staters have had opportunities to honor a special occasion or pay tribute to a loved one through these dark gray slate pavers lining the Alumni Center. Each paver symbolizes a lasting tribute to a K-State legacy — and only a few slots remain.
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Marc and Jana Elkins have deep K-State roots, pay it forward through Wabash CannonBall
Marc ’79 and Jana ’78 Elkins are strong supporters of K-State, the Alumni Association
and the Wabash CannonBall Kansas City.
“The original inspiration for the Wabash was to create an event that was fun, that
would give an opportunity for K-State alumni to get together and just have a good
time,” Marc said.
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At K-State throwback: K-State grad celebrates International connections
For a number of years, the Alumni Association’s At K-State newsletter has been helping to share alumni stories. In honor of our 150th celebration in 2024, we’re resharing this story pulled from the At K-State archive a decade ago, in 2014.
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Alumni Profile: Cameron Banning '14
Alumni Club leader shares memories of good times in ‘EMAWstin’
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Alumni Profile: Tim Lindemuth '77
Longtime K-Stater editor recalls fond memories telling stories of alumni and the university
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150 Years of Fun Facts; Past K-State Alumni Association Presidents
Ever wonder what it takes to reach 150 years of success? Read about the nine K-State Alumni Association presidents past and present and what made them unique leaders. The Alumni Association is rich in history but it’s also full of fun and exciting facts!
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Photo Recap: Happy Hour for K-State Faculty and Staff
The K-State Alumni Association proudly celebrates its 150th anniversary. To commemorate the special occasion the Alumni Association hosted a faculty and staff happy hour to honor this historic milestone.
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Our Story
It was commencement week at Kansas State Agricultural College. Against the wishes
of President John Anderson, alumni of the school met at Manhattan’s Presbyterian Church
on Wednesday, June 24, 1874. The meeting established the Alumni Association of Kansas
State Agricultural College. Records indicate a large crowd was in attendance and a
gift presentation of silver items were given to Joseph Denison, the college’s first
president.
“There was the best feeling throughout the evening,” a correspondent wrote in the
Nationalist, a local paper at the time. “The music was good, especially the genuine College song.”
Thus begins our history.
View photos over the years
