K-State settles DEI complaint

Kansas State University has resolved a student complaint alleging lingering diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in its student government.

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January 7, 2026 - 2:56 PM

Senate President Ty Masterson is one member of the State Finance Council, and in his role there, he has encouraged investigating Kansas State University for its compliance with the state’s anti-DEI law. Photo by Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Kansas State University has resolved a student complaint about the presence of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within its student government following pressure from legislative leadership to investigate.

The Legislature passed a provision in 2025 requiring state agencies, including state universities, to eliminate DEI-related positions, mandates, programs, activities, training requirements, grants and contracts by…

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