Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing

On Friday, May 5, the Kansas State University Office of Institutional Equity received notification of a noose hanging from a tree on the Manhattan campus. It was removed and the Kansas State University Police Department is investigating. Anyone with information should call 785-532-6412 or email police@k-state.edu.



The reason for the noose is unknown, but Kansas State University reminds K-Staters about the Principles of Community. We stand united against all forms of discrimination.

This is a stressful time of year and anyone who has concerns should contact Counseling Services at 785-532-6977, counsel@k-state.edu; the Office of Student Life, 785-532-6432, stulife@k-state.edu; the Office of Institutional Equity at 785-532-6220, equity@k-state.edu; or the Office of Diversity, 785-532-6276, ksudiversity@k-state.edu.