Sen. Moran Invites Kansas State University President Dr. Linton as Guest to State of the Union

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today released the following statement welcoming Kansas State University President Dr. Richard Linton to the U.S. Capitol as his guest for the State of the Union address:

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to host one of Kansas' leaders, Dr. Richard Linton, as my guest for the State of the Union. As the president of K-State University, a consequential position that impacts each of our state's 105 counties and is vital to Kansas' current and future success, Dr. Linton plays an important role in training and equipping our state's talented workforce. K-State University is a national leader in research and development significant to our nation and is at the forefront of our efforts to increase Kansas' global competitiveness in the agriculture, food, animal science and biodefense industries."

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