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Yahoo
12-06-2025
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PSU among Kansas colleges raising tuition
PITTSBURG, Mo. — It will cost more to go to college in Kansas next school year, including Pitt State. Pitt State will see a 2.5 percent increase. That decision was unanimously approved by the state Board of Regents. Gorilla Nation isn't the only Kansas University seeing a hike this fall. The University of Kansas will see a 3 percent increase, it's a 3.5 percent increase for Kansas State and Wichita State and a 4 percent increase at Fort Hays State. PSU among Kansas colleges raising tuition PSU's Center for Reading hosting educational summer camp for kids PSU marks 50 years of MBA program with alumni celebration Doug Ball named interim president of Pittsburg State University The only university not to see an increase is Emporia State. Board of Regents Chairman Carl Ice says, despite the hike, tuition rates in Kansas are lower than most other states. 'When we think about tuition, one of the things clearly we do is compare it to inflation, also to compare to other states. Our rates are typically very favorable, meaning more affordable and lower than other states,' said Carl Ice, Chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents. The chairman also said the board worked hard to keep tuition raises to a minimum. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-06-2025
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Tuition costs will go up for Kansas college students in 2025
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Higher education students in Kansas will see another increase to their tuition costs in the upcoming school year following a decision made by the state's Board of Regents. All but one of the universities in Kansas submitted proposals to the board asking for tuition increases this year. The Board of Regents approved the proposals unanimously during a meeting on June 11. Agenda documents submitted for the meeting show the following tuition requests were put forward to the board for undergraduate resident students: Pittsburgh State University – 2.5% increase. Fort Hays State University – 4% increase. Wichita State University – 3.5% increase. Kansas State University – 3.5% increase. University of Kansas – 3% increase. Members of the board spoke about the decision, stating they are committed to keeping tuition costs as low as possible for students. 'When we think about tuition, one of the things clearly we do is compare it to inflation, also to compare to other states,' said Carl Ice, chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents. 'Our rates are typically very favorable, meaning more affordable and lower than other states.' What are the ICE partnerships being formed with Kansas sheriffs? For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-05-2025
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Kansas Board of Regents selects Pittsburg, Dodge City members to lead higher education board
Blake Benson, left, the president of the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce. was selected to serve as chairperson of the Kansas Board of Regents in the upcoming fiscal year. He will replace Regent Carl Ice, sitting, as chairman of the higher education board. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — A Pittsburg economic development professional and a Dodge City public school diversity and language director were chosen to lead the Kansas Board of Regents during the upcoming fiscal year. Blake Benson was elected to serve as chairperson of the nine-member public higher education board, while Diana Mendoza was selected as vice chairperson. The board has governance authority over six state universities and a coordination role with Washburn University in Topeka and the state's technical and community colleges. Both were appointed to the state Board of Regents in 2022 by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. 'Higher education is a powerful tool capable of transforming individual lives and uplifting entire communities,' said Benson, president of the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce. 'I look forward to working with my fellow regents, our Kansas colleges and universities and our external stakeholders to continue to leverage the system's strengths for the benefit of all Kansans.' He is in the 28th year of economic development work, and previously held positions in chamber of commerce organizations in Rogers and Fort Smith in Arkansas. He earned a journalism degree at Arkansas State University and a master's degree in business from Pittsburg State University. Benson replaced chairman Carl Ice, the retired chief executive officer of BNSF Railway, and a graduate of Coffeyville Community College and Kansas State University. Mendoza, executive director of diversity and English for speakers of other languages in the Dodge City school district, works with teachers to develop best practices for the education of culturally and linguistically diverse students. She leads an effort to support migratory youth. She said she was committed to making higher education beneficial to Kansas families and a contributing influence on the state's economy. 'Guided by the Board's strategic plan, Kansas colleges and universities are making significant strides in areas such as affordability and student success,' Mendoza said. She earned bachelor and master degrees in education at Kansas State University. She is seeking a doctorate in curriculum and instruction at Kansas State.
