The State of Our University — a signature Kansas State University event — is returning for 2025. Hosted at K-State, the 2025 State of Our University will unite people communitywide to celebrate the legacy K-State has built and envision the future ahead. Faculty, staff, students, alums and community partners are invited to witness how work at Manhattan, Olathe and Salina continues to make a real difference.

Focusing on K-State's evolution as the next-generation land-grant university, this year's presentation will highlight stories about student breakthroughs, innovative research and partnerships that strengthen communities. The afternoon will also include announcing a groundbreaking university project, revealed publicly for the first time.

Doors open at 1:45 p.m.

What can I bring?

We are excited to welcome you to the State of Our University this year. We expect a large crowd in attendance and look forward to an exciting event. Due to this increased attendance, bringing bags and other specific items to the event is prohibited. Please refer to the list of prohibited items.

Prohibited items - Please do not bring:

• Bags, including clutches and purses larger than 8.5"x5.5" of any kind, are not permitted.
• This includes backpacks, totes, diaper bags, belt bags and camera bags.
• Banners, posters, signs or flags (of any size, with or without poles).
• Outside food, beverages, bottles or coolers.
• Noisemakers, air horns or laser pointers.
• Professional cameras with large lenses or tripods.
• Pets or animals (service animals welcome).

What you can bring:

• Bags 8.5"x5.5" or smaller.
• Small items required for medical needs.
• Your purple pride and Wildcat spirit!

More details and livestream access are available at k-state.edu/our-university.