As a land-grant institution, Kansas State University is deeply committed to serving the needs of all 2.8 million Kansans. 102 of 105 counties in Kansas are designated as rural, which means the state places a critical focus on our rural communities. With a presence in all 105 counties, K-State has a distinctive role in serving rural communities and the future of our state, with the recognition that rural solutions are applicable and scalable to urban, suburban and global settings.
K-State proposes consideration of the following recommended strategic investments for the people of Kansas.
First floor renovation
- Integrated research biomanufacturing program supporting the U.S. food industry
- Enhanced value of grain/plant products through public-private partnerships
- Pet food industry research on nutrition and processing techniques
Second floor renovation
Equipment
- Supports $133 billion global pet food market (projected to $261 billion by 2032, according to Global Market Insights Inc.)
- Research on nutrient digestibility and bioavailability
- Implementation fo new technologies for animal dietary interventions
- Advanced biomedical equipment for livestock protection and food security
- Supports immunology, vaccinology and drug development research
- Fee-for-service resource driving industry collaborations
- Infrastructure revitalization and license updates
- Advances in computational modeling capabilities
- Expanded research in nuclear energy, human health and defense
- Enhanced nuclear engineering education and training programs