History of the College
No formal, complete and routinely updated history of K-State engineering exists. However, there is value, and even a sense of wonder, in looking back at where we’ve come from and how we’ve evolved while, in many ways, remaining the same.
The following highlights are drawn from various points in our history and compiled from multiple sources.
Printed history
The history of the college, from 1965 through 2018, is presented through news clips and photos extracted from the archived issues of Impact magazine.
This book covers the College of Engineering from its conceptual stages, to its actual formation as Mechanic Arts at the Kansas State Agriculture College in 1863, through 100 years.
Milestones
Explore key milestones in the history of the College of Engineering, from its early beginnings in mechanic arts to the growth of its academic programs, facilities and contributions to engineering education and innovation.