Kansas State University

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Kansas State University
Kansas State University, with over 4,000 graduate students, offers advanced education and training in traditional as well as in interdisciplinary graduate programs. Graduate programs are available in diverse areas of study ranging from the fine arts, humanities, social sciences, engineering through the physical and sciences. Graduate programs are housed academically in the Colleges of Agriculture, Architecture, Planning, and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Human Ecology and Veterinary Medicine. As the country's first land-grant university, founded in 1863, Kansas State University offers comprehensive breadth of programs involving a distinguished graduate faculty who are dedicated to the education of our students. In support of its mission in research and graduate education, the university has created extensive state-of-the-art facilities so that you may pursue research at the forefront of your chosen discipline. The university also seeks to recruit students from diverse ethnic backgrounds as part of its commitment to cultural diversity. These factors foster a community of learning dedicated to excellence in graduate education. K-State Traditions:
Nickname At the turn of the century, K-Staters were commonly referred to as "Aggies," which became their favorite label. The nickname "Wildcats" was given to the football team in 1915 by the head coach Chief Bender because of the squad's "fighting spirit." The nickname was changed to "Farmers" in 1916, but head coach Charles Bachman switched back to the Wildcat nickname in 1920. School Colors The school color, Royal Purple, was adopted in the fall of 1896 by a committee of Miss Minnie L. Copeland Jr., Miss Winnifred Houghton and Miss Ina E. Holyrod, of the senior class, and perhaps others. Although K-State's only official color is purple, white has been used as a complementary color for many years. Silver is also a common second or third color. The term "Purple Pride," which is often used in association with K-State athletics, became popular during the tenure of football coach Vince Gibson. School Mascot Willie the Wildcat, a student bedecked in a large, life-like Wildcat head, is Kansas State's number one fan. Willie Wildcats are selected yearly. The mascot is a central part of athletic events, but Willie also attends functions as an ambassador around the state. Traditionally, the identity of the student portraying Willie is kept a secret.

FIGHT SONG
"Fight, you K-State Wildcats. For Alma Mater Fight-Fight-Fight. Glory into combat For the purple and the white. Faithful to our colors, We shall ever be, Fighting ever fighting for a Wildcat Victory!"

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