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Kansas State University

Higinbotham Gate at the southeast corner of campus

This site was set up specifically to provide relevant information to candidates for Provost and Senior Vice President at K-State.

History

 

K-State got its start in 1858, when Bluemont Central College was founded and 53 students enrolled. Five years later K-State became the first college in America to be officially designated a land-grant school.

By 2004 K-State’s enrollment had grown to more than 23,000.

K-State Timeline

A brief chronology.

Traditions

Landmarks, school spirit, Willie the Wildcat, and lore.

K-State Presidents and First Lladies

Presidents, first ladies, and years at K-State.

About Anderson Hall

Originally known as the Practical Agriculture building, and commonly called the Main College building, Anderson Hall was formally named in 1902.