SALINA, KAN. – As Kansas State University Salina has experienced historic growth, its leader is being recognized for her innovative influence in successfully transforming the campus into a national leader of aerospace and technology education. Alysia Starkey has been inducted into the Kansas Aviation Museum Hall of Fame, joining three other inductees for 2025.
Starkey, who has been the K-State Salina CEO and dean since 2019, has overseen the campus’ transition into a holistic aerospace and technology leader. While K-State Salina is still recognized for training pilots, the campus has expanded its focus on industry needs in recent years. This shift meets all needs of the aerospace industry, including the need for qualified aircraft technicians, and a new emphasis in advanced air mobility, an emerging focus on autonomous systems to solve delivery and transit problems and revolutionize air transportation.