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Software available for students, faculty and staff

Posted on by Christine Doucette

K-State provides free and for-purchase software products to students, faculty and staff. The goal is to make resources available to the K-State community to provide the necessary tools to reach academic, research and work goals.

Microsoft 365 is a popular resource at K-State. This free office collaboration suite includes tools such as email, calendar, applications and file storage space. You can access the suite from your desktop, web browser or phone. For more information, view the Microsoft 365 webpage. Continue reading “Software available for students, faculty and staff” →

Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a multimedia experience

Posted on by Christine Doucette


All active K-State faculty and staff are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud license, which includes Acrobat Pro DC. The Adobe Creative Cloud includes over 20 applications and services, including software for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, mobile applications, and some optional cloud services.

You can use Adobe Creative Cloud tools to create graphics and illustrations, layouts and design pages. You can publish and share online videos.

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Graphic design made easy with Adobe Express

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

Adobe Express is a great tool for anyone looking to create visually appealing content without the steep learning curve of most typical design software. It allows users to easily create graphics, videos, and even PDF files.

Highlighted Features

  • Templates and Assets: Adobe Express has thousands of templates, photos, fonts, and other design assets.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Adobe Express features a drag-and-drop interface that makes designing straightforward. Even if you have no prior design experience, you can start creating impressive visuals immediately.
  • Mobile and Web Access: Adobe Express is available both as a web application and a mobile app.
  • Creative Tools: Adobe Express gives you access to various creative tools, including photo editing, text effects, layout customizations, and more.
  • Collaboration: Share your projects with others, gather feedback, and make real-time adjustments to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Learn more about Adobe Express features in this webpage created in Adobe Express.

Getting Started

Visit the Adobe Express website and sign in with your eID@k-state.edu and password.

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Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a digital experience

Posted on by Christine Doucette


All active K-State faculty and staff can access a free Adobe Creative Cloud license, including Acrobat Pro DC. The Adobe Creative Cloud includes over 20 applications and services, including software for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, mobile applications, and some optional cloud services. You can download individual apps or the entire suite.

You can create graphics and illustrations for your projects with the Adobe Creative Cloud tools. You can also play with layouts, page designs, and more to publish, create, and share online videos anywhere.

Continue reading “Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a digital experience” →

Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a digital experience

Posted on by Christine Doucette

All active K-State faculty and staff can access a free Adobe Creative Cloud license, including Acrobat Pro DC. The Adobe Creative Cloud is a set of over 20 applications and services that allows access to a collection of software used for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, mobile applications, and some optional cloud services. You can download individual apps or the entire suite.

You can create graphics and illustrations for your projects with the Adobe Creative Cloud tools. Play with layouts, page designs, and more for publishing. Create and share online videos anywhere.

Continue reading “Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a digital experience” →

Software available to students, faculty, and staff

Posted on by Christine Doucette

K-State provides free and for-purchase software products to students, faculty, and staff. The goal is to make resources available to the K-State community to provide the necessary tools to reach academic, research, and work goals.

Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular resources at K-State. The free office collaboration suite includes tools like email, calendar, applications, and file storage space. You can access the suite from your desktop, web browser, or phone. To learn more, view the Microsoft 365 webpage.

All active K-State faculty and staff will have free Adobe Creative Cloud license access. Managers may request a license for their student employees if the Adobe Creative Clouds apps are required for their job functions. To request a license, complete the Adobe order form.

The Adobe Creative Cloud, including Acrobat Pro DC, is a set of over 20 applications and services that allows access to a collection of software used for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, mobile applications, and some optional cloud services. You can download individual apps or the entire suite. View the Downloading Adobe Creative Cloud Suite knowledge base article to learn more.

Many other application licenses are free or can be purchased through K-State. Restrictions apply to some of the software. To learn more, view the Application Licenses webpage.

IT summer update

Posted on by Christine Doucette

UpdatesOver the summer, the Division of Information Technology has been busy maintaining and improving technology tools and adding some new ones. Below is a highlight of some IT projects completed over the summer. To learn more about ongoing IT projects, view the IT Projects webpage.

Summer highlights

Adobe Creative Cloud — All active K-State faculty and staff have been given free Adobe Creative Cloud license access. The Adobe Creative Cloud, including Acrobat Pro DC, has over 20 applications and services. Learn more…

CatFiles W: Drive reorganization — Storage technology has improved over the years, and security threats have increased. For those reasons, the strategic decision has been made to reorganize CatFiles. Learn more…

Geolocation — Whenever you connect to the internet with your phone, computer, or tablet, your device creates a unique identifier called an IP address. K-State can use IP-based geolocation to find the country or city when a device connects to our services and resources. Being able to verify this information is vital to avoid potential cyber threats. Learn more

Hub Monitor Stations — The Hub Monitor Stations provide a quick and valuable double monitor experience for anyone using a laptop. There are 39 Hub Monitor Stations in three pods on the second floor, six on the third floor, and six on the fourth floor of Hale Library. Learn more…

Need help? Contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library.

Adobe Creative Cloud free to faculty and staff Aug. 1

Posted on by Christine Doucette

Effective Aug. 1, all active K-State faculty and staff will have free Adobe Creative Cloud license access. Emeritus and retired employees are not eligible. You will not need to re-download your existing apps if you previously had an Adobe Creative Cloud license through K-State.

The Adobe Creative Cloud, including Acrobat Pro DC, is a set of over 20 applications and services that allows access to a collection of software used for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, mobile applications, and some optional cloud services. You can download individual apps or the entire suite. Continue reading “Adobe Creative Cloud free to faculty and staff Aug. 1” →

Adobe Creative Cloud free to faculty and staff Aug. 1

Posted on by Christine Doucette

K-State will be providing Adobe Creative Cloud to all faculty and staff free of charge. Adobe Creative Cloud will be automatically provisioned to all K-State faculty and staff after July 31. At that time, faculty and staff can download the applications and services. 

If you currently pay for an Adobe license through K-State, your license will expire on July 31. Your access to Adobe will not be interrupted during the changeover. In addition, you do not need to renew your license, you will not be charged for a new license, and you will not need to re-download your existing apps. 
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Oct. 24: Intro to ETDR Templates

Posted on by Shalin Hai-Jew

Are you a master’s or doctoral student? If so, it is likely that you will be conducting research as part of your studies. At some point, you may be writing a thesis, report, or dissertation to record your work to share with the profession and the world. K-State has made available templates (in Microsoft Word and LaTeX) for students to use, in order to ensure that they include all required information in the proper formatting.

“Getting Started with ETDR Templates” is an online training on Zoom from 1 – 2:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24.    

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