KSU
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Kansas State University |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Education & Academia |
KSU has two meanings. It stands for Kansas State University (university) or Kent State University (university).
Meanings of KSU at a glance
| # | KSU stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas State University | Education & Academia › University |
| 2 | Kent State University | Education & Academia › University |
1. Kansas State University
Education & Academia · University Abbreviations
Land-grant university in Manhattan, Kansas, founded in 1863 as one of the first colleges created under the Morrill Act. Its Wildcats compete in the Big 12, and it is known for veterinary medicine, agriculture and grain science.
Example: KSU's grain science department runs one of the few university flour mills in the country.
The university strongly prefers the name "K-State". KSU also refers to Kent State University in Ohio and Kennesaw State University in Georgia, so writers should spell out the name on first reference. The "Sunflower Showdown" is its rivalry with KU.
2. Kent State University
Education & Academia · University Abbreviations
Public university in Kent, Ohio, founded in 1910 as a teacher-training school, known for its fashion school, aeronautics program and library and information science. On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guard troops fired on students protesting the Vietnam War, killing four.
Example: Each spring KSU holds a commemoration at the site of the May 4 shootings.
The university usually calls itself "Kent State"; KSU more often means Kansas State or Kennesaw State. The May 4 site is a National Historic Landmark with a visitors center. Its Golden Flashes compete in the Mid-American Conference.
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