Kansas State University president Kirk Schulz is leaving Manhattan to become the new president at Washington State University.
Schulz announced the move Friday with a note on K-State’s website. He will continue to serve as university president until May and begin his new position in June.
“It has been an exciting time to be a Wildcat and part of the K-State family,” Schulz wrote. “Being part of transforming our multiple campuses has been the highlight of my career in higher education.”
Schulz was hired as K-State president seven years ago. He replaced long-time president Jon Wefald, who had worked in the position since 1986.