May 20th Kansas Board of Regents

The Kansas Board of Regents held a meeting on May 20, 2026, focusing extensively on academic program reviews, tuition and fee proposals, and capital improvement plans for the university system. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of program review policy adjustments, notably reducing the minimum number of majors for regional universities to better reflect institutional size. The board reviewed and approved tuition and fee increases proposed by several universities, with detailed presentations from Fort Hays State University, University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and Pittsburg State University, highlighting budget challenges, student fee committee involvement, and strategic financial planning. Additionally, the board received a first read on capital improvement requests and five-year plans for fiscal year 2028, emphasizing facility maintenance and renewal projects exceeding $1.5 million, and discussed guidelines for university procurement policies pursuant to House Bill 2560. The board also approved naming Wichita State University's stadium after Crossland Construction, recognizing their partnership and contributions. Motions to approve tuition increases, program review recommendations, and naming rights were passed during the meeting.