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New K-State president pushes for more agricultural innovation

By Steve Kraske,

Published August 19, 2022 at 2:04 PM CDT

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Kansas State President Richard Linton (left) speaks at the 2022 All-University Awards Ceremony in May.

Earlier this year, Richard Linton became president of Kansas State University after a decade as dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University.

KCUR's Up To Date was joined by Kansas State President Richard Linton, who talked about his background in education, the school's focus on agriculture, how to address a declining student population and his vision for the future of K-State.

Dr. Richard Linton, president of Kansas State University

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Zach Wilson

As Up To Date’s senior producer, I want to pique the curiosity of Kansas Citians and help them understand the world around them. Each day, I construct conversations with our city’s most innovative visionaries and creatives, while striving to hold elected officials accountable and amplifying the voices of everyday Kansas Citians. Email me at zach@kcur.org.

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