Gorilla Rising

Pittsburg State University is launching a bold new initiative in downtown Pittsburg: Gorilla Rising, which will expand PSU's educational footprint in the Block22 neighborhood—strengthening the local business district and providing students with new and unique learning experiences.

Recent Stories

Community Academics Campus Gorilla Rising

Ribbon cutting, tours planned to celebrate completion  of Kelce College of Business building and Besse Hotel renovation

  • 16 July 2026
Campus Gorilla Rising Academics Community

New construction and historic renovation will improve accessibility

  • 04 February 2026
Gorilla Rising Academics Community

Groups get first look at new Kelce College of Business 

  • 18 September 2025
Gorilla Rising Community

Gorillas work to restore Pittsburg landmark 

  • 16 June 2025
Community Gorilla Rising

Crews making progress on Kelce, Besse

  • 29 May 2025
Gorilla Rising Community

The evolution of the historic Besse Hotel 

  • 25 February 2025
Academics Campus Gorilla Rising Community

Gorilla Rising project reaches new milestones 

  • 28 October 2024
Academics Gorilla Rising Community

Work to begin soon on downtown College of Business, Besse Hotel 

  • 20 June 2024
Academics Gorilla Rising Community Campus

University announces new initiative to bring the Kelce College of Business to downtown Pittsburg 

  • 09 February 2023