Aerial of Next-Gen K-State Launch Celebration on Anderson Lawn

Next-gen K-State

Kansas State University will lead the nation as a next-generation land-grant university – setting the standard for inspiring learning, creativity, discovery and engagement that positively impacts society and transforms lives in Kansas and around the world.

 

Join the celebration at the 2024 State of Our University

Watch a special message from President Richard Linton.

 

Leading the nation as a next-generation land-grant university

President LintonIn September 2023, we launched into a bold new future at K-State guided by a vision of leading the nation as a next-generation land-grant university and accomplishing ten strategic imperatives by 2030. Our Next-Gen K-State strategic plan outlines how our university will transform to serve new kinds of learners, solve grand global challenges, and contribute to the economic prosperity of the state.

I invite you to learn more about how we are achieving our goals and setting the standard for what a highly engaged, people-centered, and learner-focused university can and should be.

Go 'Cats! – President Richard Linton

 

Our Plan

Leveraging our rich history as the nation’s first operational land-grant university, we will positively impact our communities, our economy and the world through teaching, research and service.

 

10,000+ university stakeholders who participated in the planning process
$47.7 million in targeted FY23-24 investments to advance university priorities
$12 million in FY23-24 deferred maintenance investments aligned with university priorities

 

 

Bluemont Hall renovation creates 'front door' for the future of education

 

Get the Scoop on Next-Gen K-State

Listen to the new episode of the K-State Alumni Association podcast, featuring K-State's student body president.

 

Next-Gen 'Cats: Operational Excellence

President Linton chats with Tara Coleman and Jeffrey Sheldon about how the community can unleash their imagination at the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab.