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Latest News at PSU

Veterans Memorial Offers Recorded Memorial Day Program

Watch the recording anytime on demand at pittstate.tv.

Featured keynote speaker is (Ret.) Col. Donald Woolfolk (BBA '71), who is in his 13th year as the Deputy Director of Intelligence for the Navy Special Warfare Command.  

Pitt State Men Equal Program's Best Ever Outdoor Nationals Finish

The Men's Outdoor Track & Field Team matched the program's best ever outdoor national finish on Saturday as the Gorillas finished in a tie for fourth place at the 2021 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Project for New York City Client Earns Students "Dream Team" Status

Recent graduates Brandon Lee, Emily Ruble, and Jace McCracken each will be heading to their jobs armed not just with a degree, but with valuable advertising management experience and a glowing endorsement from a client in New York City.  So will Samantha Cawby and Matt Harmon when they graduate this December. In a word, that client was “speechless.” 

Construction Students Score National Scholarships

Of the national construction scholarships awarded by four leading industry organizations, 31 PSU students came away with the most, to the tune of $56,600.  

Full Scholarships Now Available to Students in Early Childhood Programs

Starting this fall, students who transfer to or are already enrolled in one of two early childhood programs at Pitt State will be eligible for full scholarships, to be paid for with an annual $600,000 contribution from three Oklahoma tribes. 

Students Aid in Preserving SEK Mining History at Big Brutus

The stories of coal miners who worked for Big Brutus — now one of the top tourist attractions in Kansas — have been preserved and made available to the public by PSU students. 

PSU Team Wins Global Thor's Hammer Competition

The team was comprised of mechanical engineering technology majors Jacob Tiehen and Jacob Otter, and manufacturing engineering technology majors Colton Southwell, Austin Jacks, and Kolton Darrow. Each will be awarded a $500 scholarship from the Steel Founders Society Educational Foundation.  

A Return to Normalcy: University Looks to Future Beyond Pandemic

PSU already has led the way for beginning to walk out of the pandemic. Now, the university is taking another substantial step forward by rescinding the campus face mask mandate and relaxing other mitigation strategies.  

 
Upcoming Events
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June 10
Tulsa After Hours Gorilla Gathering

 

June 17
Kansas City After Hours Gorilla Gathering at Chicken N Pickle

 

June 24
Wichita After Hours at Chicken N Pickle

 

July 15
Northwest Arkansas After Hours Gorilla Gathering

 

July 29
Joplin After Hours Gorilla Gathering

 
Support PSU
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Annual gifts help build and sustain the one-of-a-kind educational experience at Pittsburg State. Your gift could support scholarships, academic and co-curricular programs, faculty support or facilities. Please consider giving today! 

 
Pitt State Retirees Recognized for Years of Service
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PSU recognizes 24 employees who have served in academic and support roles and are retiring at the end of the fiscal year. 
 
Ride with
Gorilla Pride
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Invest in a license plate and support future Gorillas! Available in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

 
27th Annual PSU Construction Alumni Wichita Golf Classic
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The annual golf tournament will be held on Monday, June 7th at Reflection Ridge Golf Club in Wichita. Net proceeds will be used to fund scholarships and provide monetary support for the School of Construction.

 
The Center for READing
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Children who are struggling to read or who want to get a jump start on learning to read can get help this summer through The Center for READing at PSU. 


Calendars

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