Construction on the $25 million renovationof the K-State Student Union in Manhattan will begin in September and is expected to be completed in the late fall of 2016.  According to a news release from the University will be funded by a flat $20 per semester increase in a student-approved privilege fee.

The renovation will update the southern appearance of the Union, renovate the retail areas, add a collaborative student lounge and a technology lounge, consolidate the student activities offices and enhance dining services with a sports pub and coffee house.