AgCat Family Highlights
Meet K-State College of Agriculture Students, Faculty, Researchers, Staff and Alumni
At the College of Agriculture, we are not just a place where you come to earn your degree or show up for work. We are alarger community, an AgCat family.
This family began in 1863 with the founding of Kansas State Agricultural College. KSAC has since morphed to Kansas State University and the College of Agriculture and our family has grown for more than 160 years.
Why a family? Because we are more than just students, faculty, staff and alumni. We are part of a larger community all working to support each other and the greater College of Agriculture family.
We provide hands-on learning experiences for students, including working with top-notch professors and conducting research that serves Kansans and people all around the world. We are graduating real-world-ready students who become passionate alums.
Meet our AgCats and learn more about this thriving family.
Our alumni grow into their careers, working across the food and agriculture industry. They may work on the next new cut of meat to take the industry by storm, in sorghum fields to test labs in industry-leading food companies or help navigate the ever-changing landscape of risk management strategies across grains or livestock.
No matter an AgCat's area of focus or where they are in their educational journey or their career, they are part of a network larger than themselves. They are filled with purple pride and focused on supporting a next-generation land-grant university that continues to focus on teaching, research and Extension.
Want to join the AgCat family?
We are excited to welcome new AgCats at all academic levels, from bachelor’s to doctoral, as well as individuals pursuing professional certificates and continuing education to further develop their skills. Discover more about what it means to be an AgCat.
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Latest features, highlights and spotlights
Jason Bergtold: 2024 David Mugler Outstanding Teacher Award Winner
Jason Bergtold’s passion for teaching and dedication to student success has earned him the 2024 David Mugler Outstanding Teaching Award. His journey to this recognition highlights his innovative approach and lasting impact on agricultural economics education.
Embracing Opportunities and Finding Home in the K-State College of Agriculture
Lailah Bias always knew she wanted to pursue animal science and become a veterinarian. While researching universities, she found K-State’s strong pre-vet and animal
science programs and was drawn to the friendly, welcoming atmosphere. “When I came to visit my senior year, I noticed how friendly everyone was. It felt like I was at home.”
Fran Churchill: A Lifetime in Milling and Education
Fran Churchill’s path to the milling industry wasn’t exactly conventional. She started college as a music education major at the University of Kansas but soon realized she missed science, especially agriculture, so she decided to transfer
to K-State. “I got interested in plant breeding, well that’s K-State,” she said. During orientation, someone suggested she look into milling science. “I took one class, and I was hooked.”