WSU is one of the anchor institutions in South Central Kansas that can help overcome economic disparities, health disparities, educational disparities, and help stop the outward migration of millennials. For more than 125 years WSU has been an integral part of the growth and prosperity in Kansas. WSU is committed to reinvigorating the public purpose of higher educational institutions and be a vital agent and architect of a flourishing region, by addressing income inequality and overcoming health and education disparities. The 4 Pillars of WSU’s Strategic Engagement in addressing disparities and driving partnerships and collaborations are: Education, Health, Economics and Culture.