Kansas State Arts and Sciences facing $2.6M budget shortfall, raising worries about possible layoffs

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 1,665

Last Updated: 5 days, 13 hours ago

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TOPEKA — The Kansas State University College of Arts and Sciences faces a $2.6 million annual budget shortfall in addition to millions owed for loans from the administration, a situation that may eliminate academic programs and cause faculty layoffs.

K-State officials presented a plan to address $13.5 million the college owes to the school’s administration, as well as the projected annual shortfall, at a September town hall, the Collegian reported

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