MANHATTAN — Marshall Stewart, a nationally recognized leader in higher education and university stakeholder engagement, will become Kansas State University's first senior vice president for executive affairs, university engagement and partnerships, and chief of staff, effective Jan. 23, 2023.
K-State President Richard Linton made Stewart's appointment following a national search. Stewart currently serves as chief engagement officer for the University of Missouri System and vice chancellor for extension and engagement for the University of Missouri-Columbia.
"I am thrilled and honored to welcome Dr. Stewart to the K-State leadership team," Linton said. "Marshall keenly understands the purpose of the university land-grant mission and values people and partnerships to enhance and maximize impacts. Marshall and his wife, Jan, are a perfect fit for the K-State family."
In his new role at K-State, Stewart will serve as the president's lead liaison with university, government and community leadership, working to facilitate strategic initiatives and partnerships with university, community, state, national and international impact. He will lead and direct university wide engagement to strengthen the institution, increase economic impact and deliver on its promise as a next-generation land-grant university. Additionally, he will facilitate the organizational alignment that will propel strategic priorities forward through optimal functional coordination and execution.
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