Join Pittsburg State University and the Alumni Association as we recognize the 2025 Fall Alumni Awardees for the Dr. Kenneth K. Bateman Outstanding Alumni Award and the GOLD Alumni Award.

Celebrate our awardees on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm (program begins at 2:15) at the Wilkinson Alumni Center located at 401 East Ford Street, Pittsburg, Kansas. The reception is open to the public.

Gorillas of the Last Decade Alumni Award Recipients:

• James G. Saltat (BBA '15, Marketing)
• Valquíria Vita (MA '15, Communication)

Dr. Kenneth K. Bateman Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients: 

• Caleb J. Hays (BA '12, Spanish)
• DePrice Taylor (BS '10, Social Work; MS '12, Health, Human Performance, and Recreation)

Learn more about the awardees here.