Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS has been ranked the Best College for Animal Sciences in the United States by CollegeRaptor.
CollegeRaptor rankings are based on an analysis of data about the school’s selectivity, financial health, graduation rates, student success and more. The Top 50 Best Colleges in the United States is the most prestigious rankings list. K-State’s College of Agriculture is building a new multi-use event center adjacent to the Stanley Stout Center, Purebred Beef Unit, outdoor Burtis Arena and the Sheep and Meat Goat Center. It will provide the space needed for engaged, hands-on learning experiences for students at KSU and outreach to stakeholders of the animal industries in Kansas.
The Animal Sciences Arena, when combined with the surrounding facilities, will create one of the premier Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) hubs in the country at KSU.
The arena will be home to the K-State College Rodeo and other equine events, livestock shows and related animal agriculture activities including the Little American Royal, Cattleman’s Day, Kansas Sweepstakes and livestock judging contests.
Starting as a Land Grant university, KSU has always been known as an “agriculture” school. Their mission is to advance agriculture; protect natural resources; increase economic activity and improve the lives and livelihoods of all Kansans through education, research and outreach.
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