Kansas State University president accepts appointment as Virginia Tech president

Richard Linton, president of Kansas State University, accepts the top job at Virginia Tech University, where he earned three college degrees.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 433

Last Updated: 3 days, 7 hours ago

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TOPEKA — Kansas State University president Richard Linton agreed Tuesday to take his academic career full circle by accepting an appointment to lead his alma mater, Virginia Tech University.

“My 40-year journey in the land-grant system began at Virginia Tech,” said Linton, who served as K-State’s president since 2022. “Having earned three degrees here, the opportunity to return home and serve as president of my alma mater is a true honor.”

Linton said he would …

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