Kansas State President Richard Myers announces retirement
May 24, 2021
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FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2017, file photo, Kansas State president Richard Myer speaks to the crowd during the KSUnite march and rally in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State University President Myers says he plans to retire. Myers announced Monday, May 24, 2021, that he will retire at the end of 2021. He has been president at the university since 2016.(Chris Neal /The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP File)/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)Chris Neal/AP
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State University President Richard Myers said Monday that he intends to retire at the end of the calendar year.
Updated: 11:56 AM CDT May 24, 2021 The Associated Press Kansas State University President Richard Myers said Monday that he intends to retire at the end of the calendar year.Myers has been the university s president since 2016. The statement announcing his plans did not mention specific reasons for his retirement.A Kansas native, Myers graduated from the university in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and he joined the Air Force through Kansas State’s ROTC program. He became a four-star general and from 2001 to 2005 was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.During his tenure at the university, Myers oversaw the adoption of a new budget model and led an initiative to address declining enrollment, which included restructuring Kansas State s recruiting, student success and scholarship programs.The university also focused on diversity and inclusion, adding the Morris Family Multicultural Student Center, and elevating a diversity and incl
Morris Family Multicultural Student Center at K-State (Sam Hennigh/KMAN)
Kansas State University is planning a vigil and counseling sessions this week as it awaits the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
K-State President Richard Myers, in a written statement Monday said “While we can’t predict or control the outcome of this trial, we can determine our response to the jury’s decision.” He’s called for a thoughtful, peaceful reaction, regardless of opinions.
Four counseling sessions are scheduled Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. and then Monday through Wednesday next week from 2 to 5 p.m. inside the Morris Family Multicultural Student Center.
Kansas State holds student dedication ceremony for Morris Family Multicultural Student Center
Kansas State University continues to take steps in the right direction for diversity.
On Wednesday night, students and faculty from many different backgrounds gathered at the newly constructed Morris Family Multicultural Student Center for a student dedication ceremony.
Representatives from the Native American Student Body shared more about the smudging ceremony they dedicated to the center. The Asian American Student Union Representatives gave gifts of a money tree; a broom, representing a fresh start; as well as lucky bamboo. Sadine Hoff, AASU Vice President External, says the lucky bamboo represents more than just the five elements.