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Welcome!

Greetings from the Center on Aging!

Something remarkable is happening at K-State in the College of Health and Human Sciences. The Center on Aging is undergoing a transformative evolution, emerging as a powerhouse that will serve not just our university, but our community and beyond.

This is our moment of reinvention—an opportunity to reimagine how aging research and engagement can create meaningful, lasting impact in the real world. We are building bridges between discovery and practical solutions that will improve lives and communities today and for generations to come.

Over the next year, we’re embarking on an ambitious journey of strategic planning and collaboration. We’re bringing together bright minds, passionate advocates, and key stakeholders to advance the vision of the Center on Aging. Together, we’ll identify the most pressing needs in our field and the strengths held on this campus to develop innovative strategies to address them through research, engagement, and translation of breakthroughs into tangible benefits.

We invite you to be part of this exciting chapter as we write the next story of the Center on Aging together.

With warmest regards,

Laci Cornelison
Interim Director

Vision

To be the nation's premier catalyst for transformative aging research, innovation, and engagement—driving breakthrough discoveries from Kansas to create lasting impact nationwide, ensuring every person can age with dignity, purpose, and vitality.

Mission

We conduct cutting-edge aging research, forge strategic partnerships, and translate scientific discoveries into practical solutions that improve the lives of older adults and their families across Kansas and beyond.