The Kansas Board of Regents has approved a new Campus Master Plan that outlines Kansas State University’s roadmap for campus improvements over the next several years.
The plan provides a look at future improvements to enhance infrastructure, foster research and boost enrollment at the Manhattan, Salina and Olathe campuses. It will be refined and presented to the board every three years.
Highlights include:
- Renewing existing facilities at the Manhattan campus, adding new buildings and identifying areas for future growth. Key projects include the restoration of Anderson Hall, the redesign of Bosco Student Plaza and the transformation of Ahearn Field House into a multipurpose events center.
- Improving connectivity at Campus Creek, expanding access to the Kansas State University Gardens, K-State Athletics and the Edge District.
- Research core improvements that include renovating existing facilities and developing new buildings to support interdisciplinary collaboration and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
- Expanding the Edge District to enable greater public and private partnerships, with additional spaces for research and technology.
- Building a new dormitory and create additional learning spaces at K-State Salina to prepare for a growing student body. The campus will also establish the K-AIRES Center for education, research and innovation in spatial computing.
- K-State Olathe is prioritizing advanced manufacturing, the supply chain and food as medicine, and community health. The plan envisions creating a learning hub on campus and offering new opportunities for collaboration with emerging industries. Future projects include two proposed facilities to support academic, research and training functions, each with the ability to expand.
While the plan does not contain projected costs or timelines, the university plans to use this master plan to guide future developments and investments campuswide over the next 10 to 15 years. University officials will provide additional details on specific projects as funding is secured and as plans progress.
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