A Manhattan native and K-State grad who serves on the board that will pick the next university president says he expects that person to be in place by the start of the fall semester next year.

Matt Crocker, a member of the Kansas Board of Regents, also says there’s no need for a turnaround artist, since K-State is in a good position with “some wind at its back,” noting rising enrollment and big state and private investments in agriculture facilities and programs.

“It’s on the right track,” Crocker said in a recent interview with The Manhattan Mercury. “I’m confident that with some of the things we’ve seen, we’ll get some very qualified candidates to apply for the position.”

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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K-State President Richard Linton announced Friday that the vice president for academic success and student affairs and dean of students will soon take on a new title as chief of staff.

Thomas Lane has been serving as interim chief of staff since July and will fully transition to his new role Nov. 8.

K-State officials said Lane brings experience working closely with campus and community partners and with leadership. The chief of staff serves as a connector between the president and the broader university and external communities by strengthening relationships with faculty, staff, students, governing boards, community partners and public officials.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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The Kansas State University Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two individuals in connection with a vehicle burglary and theft at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

According to K-State Police, the incident occurred Oct. 10 in the stadium’s west parking lot.

Investigators are attempting to identify two individuals pictured in a photograph released by the department, described as a Black man and a white woman.

Anyone with information about the incident or the identities of the individuals is encouraged to contact Detective Scott Jacobs with the K-State Police Department at 785-532-6412 or by email at police@ksu.edu.

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By Ned Seaton

Richard Linton is expected to be named the next president of Virginia Tech, multiple sources told The Manhattan Mercury Tuesday afternoon.

Linton is currently the president at K-State, having served in that role since 2022. He’s the 15th president in university history.

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K-State Foundation officials on Tuesday announced preliminary numbers for its planned Edge 3.0 development, which they said is projected to bring in $28 million in annual visitor spending.

Manhattan city commissioners pressed foundation president and CEO Greg Willems Tuesday for more details, such as the city’s share of tax-increment financing and how the project would affect existing city investments in the North Campus Corridor.

Willems presented Edge 3.0 as a $304-million development that would include the Champions Gate area, research and innovation facilities and housing. The proposed Champions Gate development would include five-story condominiums, a roughly 140-room hotel, a brewery, restaurants and flexible commercial space.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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The Kansas Court of Appeals on Tuesday are hearing arguments at the K-State Alumni Association regarding a Manhattan man charged with drug-related crimes in Geary County.

Tuesday’s arguments, starting at 9:30 a.m., concern the case of Joseph Frank Fabre, 61, who in 2023 received Geary County charges for possession of fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute it, two counts of no drug tax stamp and driving with an obstructed license plate.

To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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By Nathan Gaddie

Four years ago Kansas State University’s enrollment dipped below 20,000 for the first time since 1988. Since then, it has slowly increased and continues that trend this year.

K-State President Richard Linton announced Friday during his state of the university address that enrollment has risen 7.96% since he took office in February 2022.

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K-State officials on Friday announced they hired a new chief of police and director of public safety for the university.

Kacey Wiltz will begin serving in the role on Sept. 14. She has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, and currently serves as police chief at Kansas City Community College.

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K-State officials on Friday announced they hired a new chief of police and director of public safety for the university.

Kacey Wiltz will begin serving in the role on Sept. 14. She has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, and currently serves as police chief at Kansas City Community College.

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It seems the wait for Call Hall ice cream on K-State’s campus will be a bit longer still.

While the university’s Western Star Global Grain and Food Center is scheduled to open its doors Sept. 18, a K-State representative told News Radio KMAN on Thursday that the dairy bar housed within will likely not open until spring.

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