Strengthening Kansas communities through research, engagement and partnership.

Kansas communities face real challenges. K-State has real solutions. We bring together faculty expertise, community partnerships and student engagement to create measurable change.

Rising to the challenge

Rural Kansas communities constantly face interconnected pressures — from population decline, affordable housing shortages and economic uncertainty to limited access to healthcare, childcare and digital resources.

These challenges don’t exist in isolation, and neither should our solutions. While many efforts are underway across K-State, they often operate independently. We're changing that.

Why K-State?

We have what it takes to make a difference. As a next-generation land-grant university, coordinating these efforts and amplifying our impact isn’t just our goal — it’s our purpose.

Faculty and staff expertise

that spans nine colleges, combining unique skillsets.

K-State Extension

staff who work and have a direct impact on all 105 Kansas counties.

Existing centers/institutes

who already do community-focused work every day.