The Interim President at Kansas State University Richard Myers said ongoing construction projects on campus will be helpful. He noted this year alone more than $200 million have been invested in campus projects.

He cited the construction under way in the K-State Union and the Berney Family Welcome Center. “He noted the new welcome center will help with recruiting, and bringing industry partners to campus to do their recuriting.

Myers noted KSU remains the number one choice for Kansas high school seniors.  He called Manhattan the best college town in the country, noting the relationship between the town and campus community is like none other. “It’s something we’re going to have to continue to nourish as we move into the future.”

On the subject of fundraising Myers noted private support would be important to accomplish the University’s mission. And we’re well on our way to reaching our largest fundraising goal ever of one billion dollars.  Myers added that this fundraising effort will end in 2018, and he thinks K-State will end at more than one billion dollars.

Myers informed an audience in the Forum Hall at the Student Union he wasn’t planning to make many changes  during his leadership at K-State. He succeeds outgoing KSU President Dr. Kirk Schulz, who is departing the next president of Washington State University. Myers will serve in the interim capacity while the Board of Regents begins a search for a permanent replacement for Schulz.