K-State in the news — August 2022
Some of the top stories mentioning Kansas State University are posted below. Download an Excel file (xls) with all of this month's news stories.
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022
National/International
*Are we facing a national teacher shortage?
8/28/22 TODAY
Tuan Nguyen, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, was interview on the Today Show on Sunday, Aug. 28.
Regional/State
*New need-based grant program offers to cover tuition at K-State
8/30/22 KWCH
A new grant program from Kansas State University will allow eligible Kansans to get an undergraduate degree with no in-state tuition paid out of pocket.
NASA scientists visit McPherson County farm on information seeking mission
8/30/22 Salina Post
Deann Presley, a soil management specialist with K-State Research and Extension, was among those who came to listen and share with the NASA scientists.
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022
National/International
*Where the buffalo roam, endangered prairies thrive
8/29/22 National Geographic
“We’re still kind of surprised at how large of an effect bison had,” says study leader Zak Ratajczak, an ecologist at Kansas State University. “I don’t think anyone would have predicted this ahead of time.”
FAA Awards $231,000 in Grants To Support STEM Outreach
8/30/22 FLYING Magazine
Kansas State University is one of three schools receiving the STEM grants, with K-State being awarded $100,000.
Customers buying meat in bulk, prices up 11%
8/29/22 WTAJ
More than 70% of Americans have adjusted how they buy meat because of inflation according to surveys at Kansas State University.
Regional/State
*K-State STEM research could have large impacts on Kansas, Missouri
8/29/22 WIBW-TV
A new study by researchers at Kansas State University could have a large impact on the STEM field in Kansas and Missouri.
Research shows social-emotional learning in schools pays off, but conservatives see a liberal agenda
8/30/22 KCUR
“If you ask a parent, ‘Would you like your child to work well with others? Would you like them to develop strong communication skills? Have employability skills?’… The answer, unequivocally, is yes,” said Jessica Lane, a specialist in education counseling at Kansas State University. “It’s just that the terminology has, for whatever reason, sparked a lot of controversy.”
*This Kansas university ranks as part of The Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges”
8/29/22 KSNT
Kansas State University ranks as part of The Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges: 2023 Edition is here.”
Local
Freshman enrollment up despite anticipated continued enrollment declines at K-State
8/29/22 KMAN
Enrollment numbers for the fall semester at Kansas State University won’t be known until mid-September, but there is some optimism that the university could be close to turning a corner on declining enrollment.
Monday, Aug. 29, 2022
National/International
Half cows, entire pigs: Families are buying meat in bulk to save money
8/27/22 Washington Post
More than 70 percent of Americans have adjusted how they buy meat because of inflation, according to Glynn Tonsor, an agricultural economics professor at Kansas State University who oversees the school’s Meat Demand Monitor, which surveys 2,000 people nationwide about their meat consumption and purchasing habits.
You're crying, your dog is crying — but are they the same?
8/29/22 NPR
But not everyone in the science community is convinced. Jessica Meekins is an associate professor of veterinary ophthalmology at Kansas State University. She said her skepticism stems from the way tear production fluctuates in individual animals and species.
Regional/State
*This Kansas university ranks as part of Princeton Review's 'The Best 388 Colleges'
8/28/22 KSN-TV
Kansas State University ranks as part of The Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges: 2023 Edition is here.”
*K-State the most LGBTQ+-friendly school in Kansas, study says
8/26/22 KSN-TV
An annual list compiled by Campus Pride has ranked Kansas State University as the friendliest LGBTQ+ school in the state of Kansas and one of the best in the nation.
Gov. appoints first Hispanic female to Court of Appeals, pending confirmation
8/26/22 WIBW-TV
In addition to her career in criminal law, Kelly indicated that Pickering also has a background in intellectual property having worked as a coordinator at the Kansas State University Research Foundation - now known as K-State Innovation Partners - and as an attorney with Hovey Williams LLP.
Local
*K-State releases details on President Linton's inauguration
8/27/22 Manhattan Mercury
Kansas State University has released more details about the inauguration of President Richard Linton on Sept. 2.
*K-State President Linton on student debt, enrollment
8/27/22 KMAN
Kansas State University President Dr. Richard Linton says working with the state and federal government on scholarship opportunities becomes part of the portfolio for higher education.
*K-State researchers make headway in curtailing rabbit disease
8/26/22 Manhattan Mercury
Researchers at Kansas State University have made headway into thwarting the reproduction of a rabbit-infecting virus that’s surfaced in various parts of the United States — including Kansas.
Friday, Aug. 26, 2022
National/International
*Even Schools Flush With Cash Can’t Keep Up With Teacher Shortage
8/25/22 Bloomberg
“Not all vacancy positions are equal,” said Tuan Nguyen, assistant professor at Kansas State University’s College of Education and lead author of the study, in an interview. The study claims to be the first to nationally compare full-time teacher vacancy rates.
New Student Ranking Says This School Has The Best Food On Campus
8/25/22 Tasting Table
In the case of the quality of life on campus, questions were about the school's appearance, its dorms, and its food. The honor of best quality of life went to Kansas State University, while the college with the best appearance went to Washington University in St. Louis. It's likely not a coincidence that the campus that won for best food makes locally sourced meals a priority, since eating and living healthy has been shown to be increasingly important for college students (via Forbes).
Regional/State
WSU welcomes first class for its nursing program at K-State
8/25/22 KSN
On Monday, Aug. 22, Wichita State University (WSU) welcomed the first class for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program on the Kansas State University (K-State) campus.
Local
*K-State researchers explore teacher shortages – along with lack of data
8/25/22 The Manhattan Mercury
“The rhetoric around teacher shortages became dominant in the media,” said Nguyen, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction in the College of Education at Kansas State University, as he talked about his work recently in his office.
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022
National/International
Kansas State University Agronomy Faculty Member Charles Rice Receives Award For Distinguished Service
8/24/22 Seed Today
Charles W. Rice, Kansas State University distinguished professor of soil microbiology, has been awarded the American Society of Agronomy Distinguished Service Award. The award will be formally presented at the society's Awards Ceremony on Nov. 8 at its annual meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. The annual awards are presented for outstanding contributions to agronomy through education, national and international service, and research.
A look at the top 10 college dining programs in the country
8/24/22 Foodservice Director
Kansas State University: Comprised of two main dining halls and several retail locations, the dining program at Kansas State University in Manhattan offers students a variety of options. Its Derby Dining Center also includes a bakery, where Rice Krispie Treats are a student favorite.
Regional/State
Most Kansas voters want abortion access, but their legislators may further restrict it anyway
8/24/22 Kansas News Service
Nathaniel Birkhead, a political scientist at Kansas State University, said the Aug. 2 election shows a mismatch between Kansas voters and their representatives. While a majority of Kansans clearly support some level of abortion rights, they have elected lawmakers who don’t.
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022
National/International
*New Programs: Digital Innovation in Media, Public Relations, Fermentation
8/23/22 Inside Higher Ed
Kansas State University is starting a B.S. in digital innovation in media.
State/Regional
*K-State research breaks down teacher shortage by state
8/23/22 KWCH
Research from Kansas State University has broken down the teacher shortage by state and found that for the previous school year around 1,200 positions were open in the Sunflower State.
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022
National/International
5 ways to feel richer (even if you’re not)
8/22/22 The Star
“Richness comes from having small, tangible financial goals that you’re working towards,” says Megan McCoy, assistant professor of personal financial planning at Kansas State University.
Opinion: Do employees have a point? How to handle the quiet quitters before they really quit
8/23/22 Deseret News
Thomas K. Kelemen, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of management at Kansas State University. His research focuses on leadership, job design and why employees go beyond the call of duty at work.
*New Programs: Digital Innovation in Media, Public Relations, Fermentation
8/23/22 Inside Higher Ed
Kansas State University is starting a B.S. in digital innovation in media.
State/Regional
Harvest and store drought-damaged forages
8/23/22 KansasFarmer
Many studies at Kansas State University have reported a 3% to 40% loss in dry matter from the top 3 feet of silage in uncovered silage bunkers compared to covered.
Researchers use plants to limit exposure to toxic lead in soil
8/22/22 DailyJournal Online
“One of the goals of phytostabilization is to take the site with lead and put it in a stable state, so that the risk is reduced, and the issues related to lead in the soil can be managed,” said Larry Erickson, a professor emeritus at Kansas State University and former director of the university’s Center for Hazardous Substance Research.
Local
*K-State research breaks down teacher shortage by state
8/23/22 WIBW
Research from Kansas State University has broken the teacher shortage down by state and found that the previous school year around 1,200 positions were open in the Sunflower State.
Monday, Aug. 22, 2022
National/International
*America's new 'national teacher shortage' is neither new nor nationwide
8/21/22 The Economist
National knowledge on instructor vacancies are arduous to return by—the federal government doesn’t require faculties to gather or report them. So researchers from Kansas State University and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign gathered info from state training departments and information media. Among the 18 states with emptiness info for the final college yr, solely three (Alabama, Mississippi and West Virginia) wanted to fill 5% or extra educating positions. A scarcity of lecturers does exist, however it’s not nationwide.
FAA awards emergency drone research funding
8/22/22 AirMed & Rescue
The funds, which constitute the third round of the FAA’s Alliance for System Safety for UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) grants will be distributed to five US universities, bringing the total value of the 20 grants awarded so far in 2022 under the scheme to $21 million. The universities include Kansas State University ($145,000).
State/Regional
*'Substantial, but not an exodus' — Kansas teacher shortage isn't what you think it is
8/22/22 Topeka Capital Journal
Both of those reasons make it hard to use that data to pinpoint exactly the extent of any teacher staffing issues, particularly on a statewide basis, said Tuan Nguyen, a Kansas State University professor who studies education labor.
*$2M federal grant boosts K-State efforts to expand region’s digital manufacturing capabilities
8/19/22 Starland News
Kansas State University’s Technology Development Institute will use a $2 million Economic Adjustment Assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to address key expansion areas within digital manufacturing.
Local
*New K-State scholarship program increases affordability, access
8/21/22 WIBW-TV
A new scholarship program a Kansas State University addresses affordability for new incoming in-state and out-of-state undergraduate students who plan to start at K-State beginning summer/fall 2023.
Cashing out? Can Manhattan collect off Johnny Kaw? Officials hope to find out
8/20/22 Manhattan Mercury
A Kansas State University professor named George Filinger created Johnny Kaw and wrote a story about his exploits in The Mercury in 1954. A booklet with that story published in 1955 and 1969 says it’s copyrighted by Filinger, all rights reserved. The statue was built in 1966.
Friday, Aug. 19, 2022
National/International
12 Benefits Of Canning Your Own Food
8/18/22 MSN
Further, additives such as citric acid and calcium chloride, though ruled safe, may be found in some products to preserve color and texture, say experts at Kansas State University's Department of Human Nutrition. When it comes to home canning, you are the can-do wizard of your kitchen and have full control over what goes inside each jar. The main thing to keep in mind is to use fruits and vegetables soon after harvest to preserve nutrients, according to Penn State Extension. For most vegetables, the ideal time is within six to 12 hours after picking (via the National Center for Home Food Preservation). Most fruit should be ripened one or more days between harvest and canning. If you can't get to it right away, store items in a cool, dark place until you're ready to tie on the apron and get cooking.
State/Regional
Kansas State president quickly plows new ground to raise $75 million in private donations
8/18/22 Kansas Reflector
Kansas State University president Richard Linton said Thursday success of a campaign to raise $75 million in less than one year could transform agriculture education at the land-grant institution by modernizing grain, food, animal and agronomy research and innovation.
Local
*K-State is No. 1 for ‘best quality of life,’ student survey results say
8/18/22 KSNT
Kansas State University is receiving national recognition after it was placed on a “Best 388 Colleges for 2023” list.
First year: Excited to begin, Kansas State University students stream into residence halls
8/18/22 The Manhattan Mercury
It was the main move-in day on campus, after an early move-in a few days before. The campus was filled on Wednesday with volunteers and staff members from K-State helping students to move, along with family members hauling and wheeling suitcases to student rooms.
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022
National/International
Kansas Ag Secretary highlights hot topics ahead of Summit
8/17/22 KVRN Rural Radio
“When I think of K-State and specifically the College of Agriculture, there are two things,” Beam said. “One is that now more than ever we need cutting edge research, and we need collaborative research across the university.
Regional/State
KSU Salina to Lead National UAS Prize Competition
8/17/22 KSAL
Following its successful coordination of the recent First Responder Unmanned Aircraft System Triple Challenge, Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has again been selected to lead an unmanned aircraft systems competition that will award prize money to winners.
Local
*K-State launches statewide community visits starting Sept. 1 in Manhattan
8/17/22 The Mercury
Kansas State University officials plan to visit communities across the state through a new initiative.
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022
National/International
Best online colleges in Kansas 2022
8/16/22 ZDnet
The 9 best online colleges in Kansas
2. Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
State/Regional
*K-State Launches Statewide Community Visit Initiative; Flint Hills Visit Will Be Sept. 1
8/16/22 Sunflower State Radio
Kansas State University is coming to your community.
Local
Governor appoints 3 to the Kansas Board of Regents
8/16/22 JC Post
In her role, Mendoza works with teachers to develop best practices for working with diverse populations and serves as a community resource for students and families. She received an A.A. from Dodge City Community College, a B.S. in Elementary Education from Kansas State University, and an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Kansas State University.
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022
National/International
Cocrystal Pharma Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Provides Updates on its Antiviral Development Program
8/15/22 Yahoo! Finance
CDI-45205 was among the broad-spectrum viral protease inhibitors obtained from Kansas State University Research Foundation (KSURF) under an exclusive license agreement announced in April 2020. We believe the protease inhibitors obtained from KSURF have the ability to inhibit the inactive SARS-CoV-2 polymerase replication enzymes into an active form.
Five ways to feel richer amid financial uncertainty
8/15/22 In Business
“Richness comes from having small, tangible financial goals that you’re working towards,” says Megan McCoy, assistant professor of personal financial planning at Kansas State University.
IADA To Award Business Aviation Scholarships to Students at 21 Schools
8/15/22 FLYING Magazine
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) will award business aviation scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students from its charitable IADA Foundation, including students from Kansas State University Salina.
Monday, Aug. 15, 2022
National/International
*Where money meets feelings: Financial therapy finds its footing
8/13/22 New York Times
Financial advisers were experiencing the opposite problem. “During the Great Recession, all these financial planners had clients melting down and emotionally distraught during sessions,” said Megan McCoy, who leads the financial therapy graduate program at Kansas State University. “Financial professionals love numbers and clean answers and solutions, and they didn’t know how to deal with these messy emotions. They needed more tools.”
*Why scientists have pumped a potent greenhouse gas into streams on public lands
8/15/22 NPR
And even if the amount that's been released by NEON and other scientific studies is essentially nothing compared to the amount of SF6 released globally from industrial sources, the concerns about it still seem reasonable to streams researcher Walter Dodds of Kansas State University, who served on NEON's technical advisory panel.
State/Regional
Traveling Hindu exhibit enlightens Kansans at statehouse
8/12/22 WIBW-TV
According to Prakash Kumar Jha, a Kansas State University post doctorial research associate, the goal is to have lawmakers one day approve a permanent display for Kansans to learn.
Street Cats Club celebrates 100th adoption
8/12/22 Emporia Gazette
Working with Kansas State University when its veterinary students come to town and offer neutering services has made a huge difference in the club’s efforts. They also work with every pet store and shelter in town to make the biggest impact they can.
Local
*Together: K-State students, staff stress social connections to nourish mental health in uncertain times
8/13/22 Manhattan Mercury
When Vanessa Fox conducts therapy sessions with students at Kansas State University, the sources of distress often lie out of reach.
Friday, Aug. 12, 2022
National/International
Some Grasses Can Stop Lead From Spreading In Soil
8/11/22 Science Friday
“One of the goals of phytostabilization is to take the site with lead and put it in a stable state, so that the risk is reduced, and the issues related to lead in the soil can be managed,” said Larry Erickson, a professor emeritus at Kansas State University and former director of the university’s Center for Hazardous Substance Research.
*HydroGraph Appoints Director of Business Development
8/12/22 Yahoo! Finance
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. was founded in 2017 to fund and commercialize green, cost-effective processes to manufacture graphene, hydrogen and other strategic materials in bulk. Publicly listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange Dec. 2, 2021, the Company acquired the exclusive license from Kansas State University to produce both graphene and hydrogen through their patented detonation process. More information about the Company and its products can be found on the HydroGraph website.
Local
*K-State works to address teacher shortage, educates those without degree
8/11/22 WIBW
Kansas State University is addressing the teacher shortage and is attempting to educate those who do not yet hold a degree in the field.
Sorority students return to temporary homes after storm
8/11/12 The Manhattan Mercury
Students belonging to Chi Omega and Kappa Alpha Theta sororities at Kansas State University will settle into temporary homes as they return to campus this school year.
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022
National/International
India must spend more on agri research
8/10/22 The Hindu Business Line
A recent study by Timothy J Dalton from Kansas State University, which looked at USAID’s research projects on agricultural development and food security found that a total outlay of a little over $1.2 billion over the study period (between 1978 and 2012) yielded returns of over $10 billion in economic impact. The authors found agricultural research was more successful at lifting larger populations out of poverty. This is borne out by the Indian experience as well.
*Published study by US research team highlights need to create vaccine against bovine anaplasmosis
8/10/22 Efeedlink
A recently published study on the urgent need for a bovine anaplasmosis vaccine involved researchers at Kansas State University’s (K-State; US) College of Veterinary Medicine.
Regional/State
K-State faculty member honored for wildlife work
8/10/22 Pratt Tribune
A Kansas State University faculty member whose career focuses on wildlife education and conservation science has been named to The Wildlife Society’s Fellows program. Adam Ahlers, an associate professor of wildlife and outdoor enterprise management in the Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, said he was “honored and surprised” to be recognized by The Wildlife Society, an international organization with more than 11,000 members.
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022
National/International
New Jersey Heat Wave Leaves More Than 60,000 Without Power
8/9/22 Outsider
“It was essentially a perfect storm,” said AJ Tarpoff, beef extension veterinarian for Kansas State University.
Consultant: Keep farm data safe from competitors with cybersecurity
8/9/22 The Center Square
Terry Griffin, a farm data consultant and professor of spatial economics at Kansas State University, told Illinois Radio Network that farming methods and crop yields can be used by competitors and vendors.
Local
K-State awarded $2 million federal grant for manufacturing development
8/9/22 WIBW
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded K-State a $2 million grant to better assist the state’s budding manufacturing industry.
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022
National/International
What is radon? The radioactive gas is found in homes across the country
8/8/22 MSN/LA Times
You can also visit the website of the National Radon Program Services at Kansas State University, which has partnered with the EPA to offer discounted short-term radon test kits.
Tonix Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Operational Highlights
8/8/22 Yahoo! Finance
In April 2022, Tonix extended a sponsored research agreement with Kansas State University to develop a vaccine candidate, TNX-2300, for the prevention of COVID-19 that utilizes a novel live virus vaccine vector platform based on bovine parainfluenza virus.
5 ways to feel richer (even if you’re not)
8/8/22 Daily Press
“Richness comes from having small, tangible financial goals that you’re working toward,” says Megan McCoy, assistant professor of personal financial planning at Kansas State University.
State/Regional
Kansas, Nebraska researchers use plants to pull toxic lead from soil
8/8/22 KCUR
“One of the goals of phytostabilization is to take the site with lead and put it in a stable state, so that the risk is reduced, and the issues related to lead in the soil can be managed,” said Larry Erickson, a professor emeritus at Kansas State University and former director of the university’s Center for Hazardous Substance Research.
*K-State researchers successfully test first vaccine to prevent bovine anaplasmosis
8/8/22 High Plains Journal
A new study involving the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University is paving the way forward in controlling a devastating and costly cattle disease: bovine anaplasmosis.
Local
*Second wave feminism on display at Beach Museum
8/8/22 KMAN
The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art is opening a new exhibit Tuesday to bring attention to the second wave of feminism from the 1960s to 1970s.
Monday, Aug. 8, 2022
National/International
The Kansas abortion vote, in one graph
8/6/22 Washington Post
Analysis by Nathaniel Birkhead, associate professor of political science at Kansas State University and co-author of “Congress in Reverse: Repeals From Reconstruction to the Present” (University of Chicago Press, 2020). Find him on Twitter @Nate_Birkhead.
Plant-based burgers aren’t denting people’s beef addiction
8/5/22 Wired
It’s easy to imagine lots of potential futures for plant-based meat, points out Glynn Tonsor, an agricultural economist at Kansas State University. We could have a world in which people start swapping their vegetables for soy protein burgers or conventional meat consumption stays the same—or increases—but people supplement their meat-heavy diets with some extra plant-based meat. The retail market for plant-based meats would soar in these scenarios, but this wouldn’t necessarily deliver on promises of reducing the carbon emissions of our diets or animal suffering in the world.
State/Regional
Wilbur-Ellis announces student teams honored in Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award
8/8/22 WIBW-TV
The winner of the $25,000 Grand Prize is the Kansas State University Entomology Team for their submission "Insects Recycling to Feed the World." The winning submission explored using "plastic-degrading insect microbial symbionts" (bacteria) to give insects plastic degrading abilities, which would turn plastic waste into biomass for a variety of productive uses.
Bryant Swindell takes part in Kansas State University aviation program
8/6/22 Dothan (Alabama) Eagle
In preparation for a career as a professional pilot, Swindall attended a weeklong summer youth program hosted by Kansas State University on the Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina, Kansas.
Local
USD 383 administrator reflects on special education's value amid staffing needs
8/5/22 Manhattan Mercury
“I think we’re very fortunate to be part of a university town,” she said, noting efforts by Kansas State University to recruit teachers. She added: “Our being near Fort Riley also brings spouses who want to teach.”
Friday, Aug. 5, 2022
National/International
5 Ways to Feel Richer (Even If You’re Not)
8/4/22 Yahoo! Finance/Nerdwallet
“Richness comes from having small, tangible financial goals that you’re working toward,” says Megan McCoy, assistant professor of personal financial planning at Kansas State University. Those goals could be paying off student loan debt, buying a house, or something unique, like Corley’s backyard structure.
State/Regional
For first time in 20 years, horticulture center near Wichita will open to public
8/5/22 The Wichita Eagle
It’s the kind of work that has an impact on nurseries, garden centers, farmers, golf courses, athletic fields and your own backyard, yet it often goes unnoticed by passersby of the 120 acres of land — half of which is used for research — at 95th South and Hydraulic. The station is one of four off-campus research sites for the Manhattan-based Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture.
Local
K-State launches effort to support growth of meat processors in Kansas
8/4/22 Junction City Post
A rush to locally produced meat partly necessitated more than two years ago by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has spawned consumer’s interest in direct-to-consumer processing businesses, said a group of Kansas State University experts.
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022
National/International
Yes, Kansas Is Conservative. It’s Also Complicated.
8/3/22 The New York Times
There have been “these moments where Kansas does something politically that we might not expect,” said Brianne Heidbreder, an associate professor of political science at Kansas State University. That unpredictability, she said, dates back to Kansas’ admission as a free state in 1861. “While it is a very conservative state, there is a large proportion of the electorate that really considers itself moderate,” Dr. Heidbreder added.
ADVENTURES IN PET FOOD
8/3/22 Petfood Industry
“…The units of pet food produced in the U.S. have been growing at a faster rate than animals slaughtered for human consumption...,” wrote Kansas State University researchers in a new study. “This is significant because if these growth rates continue, there will be a point where there are no longer enough animal protein-based ingredients to meet the needs of pet food production.”
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022
National/International
Ecosense Launches Device Demo Program
8/2/22 Digital Journal
Ecosense’s patented ion chamber technology performance has received independent validation from the University of Michigan (Dept. of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Science) and the Kansas State University Radon Chamber.
Local
OUR NEIGHBORS | Variety is the spice of life
8/3/22 Manhattan Mercury
Ajax, 38, recently moved to the Little Apple for a K-State master’s program in drama therapy after having grown up close to the Big Apple.
Manhattan educator wins prestigious teaching award
8/3/22 WIBW
Lori Rice received her bachelor’s degree in education from Kansas State Universityin 1996 and completed a master’s degree in education at Emporia State University in August 2022.
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022
National/International
K-State Launches Effort to Support Growth of Meat Processors in Kansas
8/1/22 Drovers
A rush to locally produced meat partly necessitated more than two years ago by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has spawned consumer’s interest in direct-to-consumer processing businesses, said a group of Kansas State University experts.
*NIH provides $11.2 million grant to support neuroscience-related research at Kansas State
8/1/22 News-Medical.Net
The Cognitive and Neurobiological Approaches to Plasticity Center, or CNAP, at Kansas State University will continue important neuroscience-related research, thanks to a grant of $11.2 million from the National Institutes of Health.
25+ Statistics on Pet Health and Insurance
8/1/22 Money.com
Kansas State University found that at a national level, 34% of dogs are infected with gastrointestinal parasites; in southern states, that number is roughly 1.5 times higher at around 54%.
Monday, Aug. 1, 2022
National/International
Feeling the emotional toll of financial stress? Here's how to cope
7/30/22 Headtopics
Whether you live by yourself or are managing finances for a large family, it’s important to think about goals before you aim to fix any money problems, said Megan McCoy, a licensed marriage and family therapist who teaches courses in financial planning at Kansas State University.
State/Regional
*This Kansas State research program is helping HBCU students become agricultural scholars
8-1-22 Topeka Capital Journal
"It’s about giving all students the ability to navigate through the College of Agriculture, graduate, be productive members of society either in the workforce back on the farm or in research with people who are different," said Zelia Wiley, assistant dean for diversity in the K-State College of Agriculture and the university's Research and Extension branch.
K-State library leader to serve as interim director of University Press of Kansas
7/29/22 Lawrence Journal World
A leader of the library program at Kansas State University will serve as the interim director of the Lawrence-based University Press of Kansas.
Local
Special ed teachers, speech pathologists among needs for USD 383
7/30/22 Manhattan Mercury
“We’re pretty lucky to have K-State as our resource,” he said. “I know there are districts in other parts of the state who are having to use (more) substitutes.”
Finders keepers: Shoppers, donators not losers at Furniture Amnesty Day
7/30/22 Manhattan Mercury
HandsOn, a club at Kansas State University that helps students and local residents get connected to volunteer opportunities, assisted with the event.
