Chartering The future
Why KanREN was formed and how it’s unique vision and mission brought the Internet to Kansas.
Connecting our city
How KanREN works with communities across Kansas to maximize local infrastructure investments.
Empowering our community
KanREN continues to innovate a purpose built infrastructure to serve the unique needs of research, education and community anchors.
Mission & Vision
30 years of service in the state of Kansas
Mission
KanREN provides network and related services tailored to meet the needs of research, education and other community anchor institutions in Kansas. KanREN empowers members to collaborate and advance their own missions through KanREN’s consortium-based organization and technical capabilities.
Vision
KanREN will be the organization through which community anchor institutions connect, collaborate, and share resources to realize the full potential of a robust statewide network. KanREN will be a trusted partner; providing services and advocacy that meet member, community and statewide needs.
Values
Together, as a consortium, KanREN and its members leverage infrastructure and partnerships, reducing costs and improving services.