Berney Family Welcome Center

The Berney Family Welcome Center is where your K-State journey begins. Friendly campus tour guides, a fully staffed information center, and interactive digital wall screens connect you with all the campus resources you need for a unique visit.

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Building History

Berney Family Welcome Center is located on the east side of Memorial Stadium and serves as a hub for visitors, prospective students and current students. The center offers campus tours, an information center, interactive digital displays, and access to services such as Recruitment and Admissions, New Student Services, and the Career Center.

Memorial Stadium was built as a memorial to K-State students and alumni who died serving in World War I. Its construction was funded through contributions from students, faculty and the local community. Designed to complement Nichols Hall (formerly Nichols Gymnasium), the stadium influenced the architectural style of later athletic facilities, including the West Stadium Center and the Vanier Football Complex at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

The stadium also played an important role in K-State athletics, hosting its first football game against Washburn University in 1922. Today, the Berney Family Welcome Center connects visitors with the university's history, traditions and student resources.