President's Distinguished Lecture Series
A Lecture Series Designed by K-State's University Distinguished Professors
The President's Distinguished Lecture Series at Kansas State University features the world's greatest minds — scholars of national and international stature from across the range of human endeavor.
In sharing their knowledge, insights and research with the university community, these distinguished lecturers advance the Next-Gen K-State vision, helping to set the standard for inspiring learning, creativity, discovery and engagement that positively impacts society and transforms lives in Kansas and around the world.
Upcoming Lectures
Rodolphe Barrangou, distinguished professor at North Carolina State University
April 8 | 4 p.m. | Regnier Forum
Marcia McNutt, National Academy of Sciences president
Oct. 21 | Alumni Center
Learn details about the President's Distinguished Lecture Series, including lecture frequency, formats (high-level versus discipline deep-dive) and more.
View past lectures and details on the lecturers who have already enriched learning experiences at Kansas State University.
Meet the Committee
Meet the committee of University Distinguished Professors selecting your 2024-2025 lecturers.