K-State in the news today
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Friday, May 3, 2024
State/Regional
Newstalk: K-State Salina Pilots for Kids program
5/2/24 KWCH
Jack Byrne, a student in the professional pilot program at K-State Salina, stopped by KWCH's Newtalk segment to discuss a recent initiative to visit children at Wesley Children's Hospital and efforts to interest young generations in careers in aviation.
Legislature adopts potentially unconstitutional ban on ‘foreign adversary’ property ownership
5/2/24 Kansas Reflector
The attorney general would be responsible for establishing by Jan. 1, 2025, procedures for reporting divesture actions in Kansas. In addition to annual reports by the attorney general, Kansas State University would compile a summary of foreign holdings of real property in the state.
K-State Salina alumni fellow's unique path to success in uncrewed aircraft systems
5/2/24 Salina Post
Demuth credits his education that he earned at the campus for greatly accelerating his career path. "I have never really taken the time to look back on the unusual course that I have taken through my career and how much that reflected on Kansas State University until now," said Demuth. "There is just so much that I owe to K-State that helped get me to where I am today."
Local
*K-State launches online graduate certificate in strategic health communications
5/2/24 WIBW
Officials with K-State indicated the certificate is designed for working professionals in public health and hospital administration, health care, environmental communication, public relations, research, media, government and many others as well as graduate students.
*Bringing KU and K-State together for a greater cause
5/2/24 KSNT
K-State 105 Director Jessica Gnad joined the 27 News morning show to talk about the collaboration between K-State and Kansas Health System, the importance of healthcare in the rural community and ensuring all 105 counties in the Sunflower State have access to vital local care providers.
*Valor Honey provides the opportunity for veterans and others to find a passion in beekeeping
5/2/24 WIBW
The organization is now teamed up with Kansas State University to offer accredited series of courses for those wishing to go into the field of beekeeping. Along with offering the program to veterans and K-State students, they also have Afghan refugees and offer internships as well. While currently in a warehouse the organization plans on moving operations to K-State’s campus to build the program.
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