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The Scoop on K-State

The Scoop on K-State

Hosted by K-State Alumni Association

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Episodes

30

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

The Scoop on K-State is a series featuring stories and stakeholders from K-State as we move to become a Next-Gen Land-Grant.

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31 recent
September 1, 2026Episode 722 min

Dr. Alex Wimmer, Director of Bands

I’m pleased to welcome our guest, Dr. Alex Wimmer, who was named our new director of Bands. Dr. Wimmer has a long history with the university, earning both his Master of Music degree in Education and his doctorate in Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from K-State prior to joining the staff under the instruction of Dr. Frank Tracz for the past 13-years.

June 24, 2026Episode 620 min

Lou Ann and Bryan Biggs, supporters of our Traveling Wildcats program

Our topic today is the Alumni Association’s Traveling Wildcats program. This program has been around for more than 50 years and we average over 700 participants each year. We partner with experienced travel companies who specialize in alumni group travel so that we know our K-Staters will be well taken care of on any adventure they choose! With more than 40 options annually, K-Staters can find a tour that fits their bucket list and their schedule. ⁠https://www.k-state.com/travelingwildcats⁠

May 21, 2026Episode 520 min

Craig Schroeder, inaugural Julie and Roger Davis Executive Director for Applied Learning at K-State

On this episode, Walker chats with Dr. Craig Schroeder, the inaugural Julie and Roger Davis Executive Director for Applied Learning at K-State. In this role, Craig leads the implementation of imperative three of the Next Gen K-State Strategic Plan—ensuring every degree-seeking student has access to meaningful applied learning experiences.

April 27, 2026Episode 414 min

Rachelle Banwart, Executive Director of Corporate Engagement at K-State

On this episode, Walker chats with Rachelle Banwart, Executive Director of Corporate Engagement at K-State.A proud alumna of K-State, Rachelle is an accomplished sales, marketing and brand management leader with extensive experience driving business development across numerous industries. She has built a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, fostering strategic partnerships and delivering measurable growth for global brands throughout her career.

March 24, 2026Episode 312 min

Sara Prince, Associate Vice President of Development, KSU Foundation

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Sara Prince, who serves as associate vice president of development for the KSU Foundation.

February 18, 2026Episode 224 min

Hans Coetzee, Vice President of Research

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Hans Coetzee, Vice President of Research.

January 27, 2026Episode 118 min

Adrienne Yoxall, Anderson Knight Architects

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Adrienne Yoxall, Senior Interior Designer with Anderson Knight Architects, to talk about the upcoming renovations to the Alumni Center.

November 21, 2025Episode 1223 min

Karen Goos, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Dr. Karen Goos, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at K-State.

October 16, 2025Episode 1116 min

Ethan Erickson and Casey Lauer, Campus Master Plan

On this episode of The Scoop on K-State, we are pleased to welcome Ethan Erickson, vice president of Administration and Finance; and Casey Lauer, associate vice president for Facilities, to share more about the plan and the nearly two-year process of planning and study that created this map for the future that was unanimously approved by the Kansas Board of Regents on Sept. 17.

September 22, 2025Episode 1019 min

Mary Hale Tolar, Dean and Associate Professor of the Mary Lynn and Warren Staley School of Leadership

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Dr. Mary Hale Tolar, who serves as Dean and Associate Professor of the Mary Lynn and Warren Staley School of Leadership.

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