KSU president wants university to be engaged across the state

  • Brad Portenier talks about the equipment involved in the distilling process for his new distillery at Kansas Territory Brewing Company in Washington.
    Brad Portenier talks about the equipment involved in the distilling process for his new distillery at Kansas Territory Brewing Company in Washington.
  • K-State President Richard Linton learned about Mark Nutsch’s local and military history from Ron Nutz during a visit to downtown Washington’s Horse Soldier Monument.
    K-State President Richard Linton learned about Mark Nutsch’s local and military history from Ron Nutz during a visit to downtown Washington’s Horse Soldier Monument.
  • Part of the tour group at Ohlde Dairy last Tuesday morning were, from left, Joe Newland, Marshall Stewart, Mike Beam, Kyler Ohlde, Steve Ohlde, Levi Ohlde, Richard Linton and Terry Holdren.
    Part of the tour group at Ohlde Dairy last Tuesday morning were, from left, Joe Newland, Marshall Stewart, Mike Beam, Kyler Ohlde, Steve Ohlde, Levi Ohlde, Richard Linton and Terry Holdren.
Richard Linton, the President of Kansas State University, didn’t just come to Washington County for a superficial tour of the standard tourist sites, or for photo-ops, as many dignitaries have done over the years. Linton engaged with hosts at each of his stops on June 27, asking many industry-specific questions along with questions on how K-State could be of service to the industry. Even though…

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