Kansas State Collegian Employee Directory
Newspaper PublishingKansas, United States11-50 Employees
The Kansas State Collegian is a student-driven daily newspaper serving Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, produced entirely by student reporters, editors, and advertising staff. As part of Collegian Media Group, a non-profit owned entity, the publication relies primarily on advertising sales supplemented by student activity fees and the sale of yearbooks and phone books, with no direct funding from the university or state. The organization operates within the newspaper publishing industry, publishing weekdays during the academic year and weekly in the summer, and also oversees related publications such as the Royal Purple yearbook and the KSU Campus Phone Book. Founded in 1946, Collegian Media Group is governed by a board that includes student-elected members, while day-to-day business operations are handled by a professional staff. The Collegian serves primarily the university community, providing a platform for student reporting and campus advertising, and maintains a broader presence through recent activities linked to events such as national sports showcases and partnerships reported in 2025 news.