2025-2026 community visits

Kansas State University continues its commitment to strengthening relationships with communities across the state through targeted community visit pop-up experiences during the 2025-2026 academic year. These visits align with broader engagement efforts, including activities connected to K-State Takeovers, a collaborative initiative involving the K-State Alumni Association, K-State Athletics and the university.

Community visit pop-up events

Community visit pop-up events are designed to bring university faculty and staff into direct conversation with community partners around shared priorities, opportunities and challenges. These engagements include facilitated conversations, workshops or activities that support several initiatives and areas of the university.

Spring 2026 community visit pop-up events

Check back for information on our upcoming spring 2026 community visit pop-up events.

Fall 2025 community visit pop-up events

Fall 2025 featured a focused community visit pop-up event designed to support meaningful dialogue, partnership-building and shared learning with local leaders and organizations. The event was part of the K-State Takeover in northeast Kansas,

Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

Engaging with Sabetha business and industry
8-10 a.m.
Sabetha

Engage with industry leaders in a facilitated conversation about economic development and workforce needs. This discussion allowed leaders to share current challenges, identify shared opportunities and explore potential areas of growth that can strengthen the economic vitality of northeast and rural Kansas.