Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Kansas State University president leaving for role at Virginia Tech

Headline from KSN Wichita

"Serving as president of Kansas State University has been one of the greatest honors and joys of my professional life."

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Reports & sources

4 articles, oldest first.

  1. WFXR Roanoke

    Richard Linton expected to become Virginia Tech president, sources report (opens WFXR Roanoke)

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    WFXR Roanoke's feed description

    BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) - Richard Linton, current president of Kansas State University (KSU), is expected to be named the next president of Virginia Tech, according to a local newspaper from Kansas. The Mercury, out of Manhattan, Kansas, cites multiple sources saying Linton is the 15th president of K…

  2. KSN Wichita

    Kansas State University president leaving for role at Virginia Tech (opens KSN Wichita)

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    KSN Wichita's feed description

    "Serving as president of Kansas State University has been one of the greatest honors and joys of my professional life."

  3. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Virginia Tech names Kansas State president as its next leader (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    Virginia Tech’s board unanimously named Kansas State President Richard Linton, a three-time Hokie, as its next president.

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