K-State in the news — January 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.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2022
National/International
The US military presence in Europe has been declining for 30 years – the current crisis in Ukraine may reverse that trend
1/31/22 Raw Story
Written by Michael A. Allen, Associate Professor of Political Science, Boise State University; Carla Martinez Machain, Professor of Political Science, Kansas State University, and Michael E. Flynn, Associate Professor of Political Science, Kansas State University.
Tracing the history and health impacts of skull modification
1/28/22 Discover magazine
They may also have denoted belonging. Marta Alfonso-Durruty, an anthropologist at Kansas State University, affirmed this hypothesis: She and her colleagues examined 60 adult skulls recovered from Southern Patagonia and areas of Tierra del Fuego, belonging to a group of hunter-gatherers who lived 2,000 years ago. The team noted in a 2015 Journal for Physical Anthropologystudy that many had elongated skulls, and explained that body modification was probably intended in this context to form a sense of unity and identify outsiders.
State/Regional
*How two college students are bringing the fight to Jeff Bezos as supply chain breakdown rages
1/28/22 Starland News
A tech platform built by two business students at Kansas State University could ease the nation’s supply chain crisis, they declared.
An early love of aviation leads to a love of instructing
1/28/22 Flying magazine
Her father had been a private pilot, and initially Niki thought she would attain the same goal and stop there. However, while attending college at Kansas State University, a course to obtain her certified flight instructor (CFI) certificate was part of the program. Although she felt being a CFI would be daunting, but challenging, she wasn’t sure if she was cut out for teaching.
Local
*Virtual civil rights 'teach-in' showcases K-State faculty research on Kaw Nation, Gordon Parks
1/28/22 Manhattan Mercury
It’s not too late for the United States to return land it took from American Indian tribes in the 1800s, a K-State professor said Thursday during an event for the university’s Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week.
NBAF update: Building scientific expertise
1/29/22 Manhattan Mercury
ARS also has partnered with K-State’s Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases on a two-week biosafety and transboundary animal diseases summer program for recent bachelor’s and master’s degree graduates. It will provide intensive, hands-on and classroom training at K-State’s Biosecurity Research Institute.
Friday, Jan. 28, 2022
National/International
Cocrystal Pharma Selects Two Lead Antiviral Drug Candidates for its COVID-19 Oral Drug Program
1/27/22 Yahoo! Finance
CDI-45205 is among a group of protease inhibitors obtained by Cocrystal under an exclusive license agreement with the Kansas State University Research Foundation (KSURF) in 2020. CDI-45205 and several analogs showed potent in vitro activity against the SARS-CoV-2 Delta (India/B.1.617.2), Gamma (Brazil/P.1), Alpha (United Kingdom/B.1.1.7) and Beta (South African/B.1.351) variants, surpassing the activity observed with the original Wuhan strain.
Tips From The Pros: Credit Cards for Those With Excellent Credit
1/27/22 Money Geek
Blain Pearson, Ph.D., CFP® is a professor of practice and the undergraduate program director of the Department of Personal Financial Planning at Kansas State University, where he teaches courses in behavioral finance, financial counseling and communication, and capstone in personal financial planning. Blain’s research interests orbit around financial well-being and retirement adequacy, and his research has been published in journals such as the Journal of Family and Economic Issues, Financial Services Review, Journal of Financial Planning, Journal of Personal Finance and Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning.
State/Regional
*Rising inflation: How to save money while food shopping
1/27/22 KSN
Lisa Ross, Kansas Expanded Food and Nutrition Education program coordinator, said the most significant piece of advice is to prepare.
Local
Q&A: President Myers reflects on his tenure at K-State
1/27/22 The Collegian
Kansas State President Richard B. Myers, who began his tenure as the university’s 14th president in 2016, is set to retire on Feb. 11, 2022. He announced his plan to retire in the spring of 2021. The Kansas Board of Regents selected Richard Linton to succeed Myers as the next president. Myers sat down with The Collegian’s Alexander Hurla to reflect on his time at K-State.
Clyde Jones receives honorable mention in 2022 Kansas Health Champions Awards
1/27/22 KMAN
Jones was nominated for the award by Connie Satzler, who highlighted her reasons for putting the 99-year-old’s name forward for the award in a video debuted during the virtual ceremony. Satzler says K-State’s first College of Business Administration dean has been committed to community service ever since his retirement in 1987, and promotes health and wellness through initiatives of his such as the C. Clyde Run now in its tenth year.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022
Regional/State
Western Kansas farmers thankful for the snow, saying it will help crops grow
1/26/21 KSN
“The wheat crop has been in the ground since early fall, and we really haven’t had any measurable moisture to help it grow and do well and thrive, and so this is a major answer to prays for the wheat crop,” said K-State Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Andrea Burns.
Local
Brainstorming | Community gives ideas for using small part of MHS East building
1/26/22 Manhattan Mercury
The K-State Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy (ICDD) hosted a community conversation at 901 Poyntz Ave. to generate ideas for potential new uses for the facility. Freshmen will move out of the separate building into the MHS West Campus once the building additions are completed this fall.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022
National/International
The US military presence in Europe has been declining for 30 years – the current crisis in Ukraine may reverse that trend
1/25/22 Yahoo! News
Michael A. Allen, Associate Professor of Political Science, Boise State University, Michael E. Flynn, Associate Professor of Political Science, Kansas State University, and Carla Martinez Machain, Professor of Political Science, Kansas State University.
Local
K-State’s Korten, Li honored for diversity efforts as part of MLK Observance Week
1/25/22 1350 KMAN
Two individuals were recognized for their diversity efforts at Kansas State University Tuesday.
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022
National/International
When is a ‘product of the USA’ really a product of Australia?
1/25/22 Bloomberg
Prices US cattle producers received for their livestock plunged. Farmers received 51.5c of the retail price of beef in 2015. Last year that had dwindled to 36.8c, according to USDA. Ted Schroeder, a Kansas State University agricultural economics professor who specializes in livestock markets, said other factors have been more important in holding down cattle prices
A Three-Way Tie For Best Online MBA Program In New U.S. News Ranking
1/25/22 Poets and Quants
Kansas State University ranks number 24 out of 328 in U.S. News best online MBA programs, advancing 11 places from the prior year.
Local
Local residents participate in MLK day of service projects around Manhattan
1/24/22 The Manhattan Mercury
Manhattan residents and K-State students participated in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, completing projects around the city. About 74 people volunteered to do projects Saturday morning through HandsOn Kansas State, a university community service program.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2022
National/International
When the last thing you want to do is exercise
1/21/22 New York Times
“If you ask, most people will say they want to exercise for their health, and that’s a great goal,” said Katie Heinrich, an exercise scientist at Kansas State University. “But what gets people actually moving is doing something they enjoy.” There’s no perfect activity for everyone. “How do you like to move?” Dr. Heinrich said. “Maybe it’s dancing, or it could be a walk in the park. For some people, it might be CrossFit or Peloton.”
The art of chickening: Whimsical designs, serious craftsmanship
1/21/22 The Epoch Times
After exploring “a little of everything for a few years,” her self-reflection brought her to the Interior Architecture and Product Design program at Kansas State University. There, her instructor encouraged her to follow her curiosity in exploring the different aspects of furniture design. While studying abroad in Italy for a semester, she realized the importance of forming connections between people and the natural beauty of this world. When she returned to the Midwest, she hatched a playful idea.
Regional/State
Missouri and Kansas both had their hottest December on record — by a long shot
1/23/22 KCUR
“We’re just not getting as cold as we used to, and December kind of took that and pushed it to the extreme,” said Chip Redmond, an assistant meteorologist for the Kansas State University Weather Data Library and manager of the Mesonet, a network of environmental monitoring stations across the state.
*Coyotes are thriving in Kansas despite competitive hunting events designed to reduce population
1/23/22 Topeka Capital-Journal
“People always talk about how if there’s a nuclear war or whatever, there’s going to be cockroaches and rats left. … I always throw coyotes into that,” Kansas State University wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts said. “They’ve survived as much persecution as any animal on the face of the earth, and they’ve just expanded in the face of it.”
Local
*Bug hunt: Entomologist searches for evidence of damaging invasive species to trees
1/22/22 Manhattan Mercury
Cathie Lavis, retired professor emeritus in the K-State horticulture department, said she wouldn’t be surprised if the emerald ash borer was already in Riley County. There are 12 reports of emerald ash borer damage in Jefferson, Johnson and Wyandotte counties, according to a distribution map on the KDA website. Lavis said she wants the community to be proactive in planting trees, and to see the value in maintaining them, to ensure future generations have trees to enjoy.
*K-State designed product helps litter control
1/23/22 KSAL
Design assistance provided by the Technology Development Institute at the Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has led to the design and production of a new product to reduce litter and improve the environment during outdoor recreational activities.
Friday, Jan. 21, 2022
National/International
Biden Seeks to End 'Forever Wars,' But Still Has Over 30,000 Troops in Middle East One Year On
1/20/22 Newsweek
Using available data from the Pentagon's Defense Manpower Data Center, Boise State University Associate Professor Michael A. Allen, working with Kansas State University's Associate Professor Michael E. Flynn and Professor Carla Martinez Machain, provided a partial view of the U.S. military presence in the CENTCOM area of operations outside of the conflict zones of Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, which were not included in the report. "Temporary" deployments were also omitted from the report, inclusion of which could result in much larger deployment figures.
CURIS System Announces Publication of ‘Disinfection of Viruses’ Book: ‘Hybrid Hydrogen Peroxide for Viral Disinfection’ Chapter
1/20/22 MarketWatch
CURIS System, a leader in the research and development of contamination control products and services for life sciences, healthcare, and public sectors is pleased to announce its contribution to the publication of the book “Disinfection of Viruses,” edited by Dr. Raymond Nims and Dr. M. Khalid Ijaz. The chapter coauthored by CURIS System's senior scientist and John R. Henneman of Kansas State University Bioresearch Institute was released to an international audience.
Regional/State
Witnesses throw water on Kansas House’s congressional map carving into 3rd District
1/20/22 Kansas Reflector
Davis Hammet, of the Loud Light Civic Action, said the “Ad Astra” map preferred by GOP leadership represented an “intense partisan gerrymander.” The map would cluster four state universities — Kansas State University, University of Kansas, Emporia State University and Fort Hays State University — into the 1st District in an apparently attempt to dilute the voice of younger voters in a district with Republican majority, he said.
Local
Regents approve exception to tenure clock extension policy; recognize K-State’s Myers
1/20/22 KMAN
Wednesday was also the final Board of Regents meeting for retiring K-State President Richard Myers, who was honored with a statement on behalf of the board from President Cheryl Harrison-Lee.
USD 383 board select new president, vice president
1/20/22 The Manhattan Mercury
Chris Holborn, Manhattan High School CTE Coordinator, gave the board a report on the program. The report included new courses that students can take for concurrent credit with Manhattan Area Technical College or Kansas State University.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022
National/International
*K-State Salina promotes Grinter to director of admissions
1/19/22 Yahoo News and Salina Journal
Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus announced the promotion of Kris Grinter to director of admissions.
Kansas State Researchers Studying Sorghum’s Energy Value
1/19/22 Seed Today
Kansas State University researchers have begun a study they hope will help them better understand the carbon footprint and ultimately the farm-level carbon intensity of grain sorghum, a measure that could benefit producers interested in selling that crop in the biofuels market.
Regional/State
KU, other Kansas research universities aiming to help create thousands of jobs with new eco devo strategies
1/19/21 Lawrence Journal World
Leaders at Kansas State are projecting they will produce 3,000 jobs and $3 billion in investment over the next 10 years with projects that focus on food security, research into pathogens, and other efforts that will dovetail with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility that is under construction by the federal government in Manhattan.
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022
National/International
Know when to feed hay
1/18/22 AG Update
When training for a competition, athletes often match their dietary requirements to the training regimen. In a similar way, a pregnant beef cow’s nutritional demands increase as she gets closer to the birth event, said the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.
Regional/State
Even competitive hunting can't stop coyotes from thriving in Kansas
1/18/22 KAKE
“People always talk about how if there’s a nuclear war or whatever, there’s going to be cockroaches and rats left. … I always throw coyotes into that,” Kansas State University wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts said. “They’ve survived as much persecution as any animal on the face of the earth, and they’ve just expanded in the face of it.”
Local
*Physician Assistant master’s degree program begins at Kansas State University
1/18/22 WIBW
Students looking for a career in the medical field can now study in a new Master of Science degree program at Kansas State University.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022
National/International
Chiefs Recognize General Richard Myers as This Week's Tribute to the Troops Honoree Presented by Crown Royal
1/15/22 Kansas City Chiefs
Myers was asked to return to his alma mater and take over as President at Kansas State University in 2016, once again embracing an opportunity to lead.
Regional/State
December 2021 the warmest on record in Kan., Mo. — by a long shot
1/17/22 Salina Post
“We’re just not getting as cold as we used to, and December kind of took that and pushed it to the extreme,” said Chip Redmond, an assistant meteorologist for the Kansas State University Weather Data Library and manager of the Mesonet, a network of environmental monitoring stations across the state.
Local
Local lawmakers, education officials pleased with Gov. Kelly budget proposal
1/15/22 The Manhattan Mercury
Last year, K-State was the only one of the six Kansas Board of Regents universities to increase tuition for the 2021-22 academic year. But K-State administrators said the 1.2% bump for in-state undergraduate students happened because of a restructuring of tuition and fees, including a merger of the campus-wide academic infrastructure fee into the base tuition rate.
1/17/22 The Manhattan Mercury
In addition to the student awards, the committee gave the Spirit Of Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award to four honorees: Deb Nuss and her late husband Brad Fenwick, and Manhattan teachers, the late Linetta Hill and her mother, the late Marjorie D. Johnson.
Fenwick was associate dean of graduate education at K-State and researched infectious diseases. When he died in 2021, the Brad Fenwick Endowment for Civic Science began in his name to fund research in science that can be used to serve the public.
Friday, Jan. 14, 2022
National/International
New Presidents or Provosts
1/13/22 Inside Higher Ed
Richard Linton, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University, has been chosen as president of Kansas State University.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Part 2
1/13/22 Medium
I took this photo back in May of 2013 when I visited my alma mater, Kansas State University. Many mornings when I would go to class, I would make it a point to have a moment in front of this statue.
Regional/State
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly wants to freeze university tuition. But can her plan pass?
1/13/22 The Kansas City Star
The University of Kansas has already had flat in-state tuition for the past three years. In-state tuition at Kansas State University, Wichita State University and every other public university hasn’t risen in at least two of the past three years.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022
National/International
One gene closer to a super sorghum
1/12/22 Physics.org
In 2014, USAID through the Kansas State University-administered Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Sorghum and Millet, made an initial investment in the search for host-plant resistance against anthracnose in Ethiopia. "Our objective is to increase the resiliency and food security of sorghum farmers and consumers in Ethiopia and West Africa," said Timothy J. Dalton, director of the lab and professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State.
Tester, Moran Hold Roundtable Discussion with Stakeholders on Improving Suicide Prevention Efforts and the Veteran Transition
1/12/22 Veteran's Affairs
“Upon my retirement from 23-years of active duty service in war and peacetime, I have committed my life towards seeking solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing our military veteran community today—especially in easing every servicemembers’ transition to civilian life,” said Dr. Arthur DeGroat, Executive Director of Military and Veteran Affairs at Kansas State University. “I thank Chairman Tester and Ranking Member Moran for their leadership in confronting these issues head-on, and have full confidence that we are now one step closer to fulfilling our sacred promise as citizens to better serve those who sacrifice themselves for our democracy following today’s discussion.”
Regional/State
*Study: Positive economic impact following re-enrollment and completion of bachelor’s degree
1/12/21 WIBW
According to a Kansas State University economics researcher, individuals who return to college to complete a bachelor’s degree see multiple benefits following degree completion.
Local
University, Riley County prepare for spring semester amid COVID-19 case surge
1/12/22 Collegian
In the next few days, droves of students will return to Manhattan after spending weeks in their home counties — some of which are experiencing high positivity rates. A 30.5 percent 7-day positivity was seen in Johnson County last week.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022
National/International
Kansas governor seeks tuition freeze, calls state healthier
1/11/22 SF Gate
The board, which oversees the state's higher education system, last year froze fall tuition at the state's six universities, except for Kansas State University.
State/Regional
Universities differ on COVID-19 mitigation policies for spring semester
1/11/22 KSHB-TV Kansas City
Kansas State University will also keep its temporary mask mandate in place for all indoor spaces on campus.
Local
In Focus 1/10/22: James Roush, Linda Teener
1/10/22 1350 KMAN
On Monday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with KSU Vet Med Dr. James Roush.
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022
National/International
National Endowment for the Humanities Announces $24.7 Million in New Grants
1/11/22 The New York Times
A grant of $20,000 will support digital upgrades at the Chapman Center for Rural Studies at Kansas State University, which aims to highlight the history of the Great Plains communities at risk of being forgotten.
* Study: Re-Enrolling and Finishing Degrees Boosts Income
1//10/22 Inside Higher Ed
Students who return to college and finish their bachelor’s degrees have immediate increases in annual income after graduation, as well as increases in income growth each year that follows, a new study from Kansas State University found.
Center for Produce Safety funds 12 new research projects with $3.9 million
1/10/22 Fresh Plaza
First-time CPS-funded scientist, Kansas State University Associate Professor Valentina Trinetta, Ph.D., shared, “Our research aims to develop science-based recommendations that will help improve cleaning and sanitation practices for harvesting operations while managing food safety risks tied to the sanitation of picking bags and harvesting bins for the tree fruit industry.”
Monday, Jan. 10, 2022
National/International
*Study: Re-enrolling and completing a bachelor's degree has positive effect on annual income
1/7/22 Insider Higher Ed
Students who return to college and finish their bachelor's degrees have immediate increases in annual income, as well as increases in income growth each year that follows, a new study from Kansas State University has found.
At Moon Flower, a hemp business run by three generations of Appalachian women, business is blooming
1/8/22 Washington Post
Perhaps Moon Flower’s ace in the hole is Collett, head of research and development. Collett, 25, who is working on a master’s degree in chemical engineering at Kansas State University, took classes at Jamie Queen’s dance studio as a kid and roomed with the Queen sisters in college. At Moon Flower, she works on extraction, turning plants into oils and then into products. Her role sets the company apart from its competitors and could lead to novel product development in the future, said Don Smith II, who has been involved in the cannabis industry in West Virginia for nearly a decade.
Regional/State
*Are masks making a comeback around Kansas City? Here’s where mandates are in place
1/7/22 Kansas City Star
Anyone visiting the University of Kansas, Kansas State University or Wichita State University must wear a mask. There’s no recent announcement on when the mandate will end.
Friday, Jan. 7, 2022
National/International
Transitions: Pennsylvania State U. at University Park Names New President; State U. of New York Chancellor Resigns
1/6/22 The Chronicle of Higher Education
Richard Linton, dean of agriculture and life sciences at North Carolina State University, will become president of Kansas State University in mid-February. He will succeed Richard Myers, who is retiring after five years in office.
Cocrystal Pharma Receives FDA Guidance To Advance Clinical Development Of Its COVID-19 Antiviral CDI-45205
1/6/22 The Street
About CDI-45205CDI-45205 is among a group of protease inhibitors obtained by Cocrystal under an exclusive license agreement with Kansas State University Research Foundation (KSURF) in 2020. CDI-45205 and several analogs showed potent in vitro activity against the SARS-CoV-2 Delta (India/B.1.617.2), Gamma (Brazil/P.1), Alpha (United Kingdom/B.1.1.7) and Beta (South African/B.1.351) variants, surpassing the activity observed with the original Wuhan strain.
Thinking about a spring garden? Winter is the time to plan, prepare
1/6/22 Fox Weather
From arugula to tomatoes, Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said there are a lot of plants that have proven themselves across the state of Kansas.
Local
Copple: COVID vaccine gave us 'shot of hope' in 2021
1/6/22 The Manhattan Mercury
From our bedside nurses to our support associates to our local physician community, I am grateful to all of our healthcare providers in the region. During this time, we have found how important collaboration, communication and support is among our community leaders, health providers, and other agencies. I am especially grateful for the associates, physicians and leaders from the rural hospitals in our neighboring communities, our County Health Departments, K-State and Irwin Army Community Hospital. Our region is blessed to have so many caring people dedicated to collaboration and the health of our communities.
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022
State/regional
Universities meeting next week to discuss Covid protocols
1/5/22 WIBW
The University of Kansas, Kansas State, Emporia State and Washburn say they have made no changes to their operations amid the pandemic and will be meeting next week to further discuss their plans.
*KSU Research Collaboration to Improve COVID Vaccine Stability
1/5/22 KSAL
Researchers at Kansas State University are expanding on an industry partnership to increase stability in mRNA vaccines — including those again COVID-19 — during transport and storage.
Local
*K-State names Ashley Martin as interim VP for communications and marketing
1/5/22 Manhattan Mercury
Kansas State University officials are promoting from within their own ranks to temporarily fill the communications director position.
*K-State names Kevin Nalette as interim chief of staff
1/5/22 Manhattan Mercury
Kansas State University starts the new year with a new chief of staff.
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022
National/International
Biden administration pledges $1 billion to help small meatpackers compete
1/4/22 Marketplace
The Joe Biden administration said the aid package is meant to increase competition by expanding processing capacity. Even with the additional aid, it’ll be a challenge for smaller producers to compete in the long term, per Glynn Tonsor, who teaches agricultural economics at Kansas State University. “And one needs to think not in days or weeks, and frankly even individual years, but decades. Because these are very expensive facilities that have multiple decades of life to them when they’re built,” he said.
12 new research projects funded by Center for Produce Safety
1/4/22 Fruitgrowers News
First-time CPS-funded scientist, Kansas State University Associate Professor Valentina Trinetta, Ph.D., shared, “Our research aims to develop science-based recommendations that will help improve cleaning and sanitation practices for harvesting operations while managing food safety risks tied to the sanitation of picking bags and harvesting bins for the tree fruit industry. Our team is excited to get started!”
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022
National/International
Tonix Pharmaceuticals Announces Exclusive Option and Research Collaboration with Kansas State University to Develop LNP-Free mRNA Vaccines
1/4/22 Yahoo! Finance
Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: TNXP) (Tonix or the Company), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced an exclusive option agreement and research collaboration with Kansas State University (K-State) to develop zinc nanoparticle (ZNP) mRNA vaccines that replace the lipid-nanoparticle (LNP) technology in current COVID-19 vaccines.
Cirrus Aircraft Delivers First Training Aircraft to K-State Salina
12/24/21 Flying
Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus began accepting delivery of its new Cirrus training aircraft this week. The university previously announced it purchased five Cirrus TRAC-series SR20s, which feature electronic stability and protection, along with the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, or CAPS.
Local
LOOKING AHEAD | New KSU president, declining enrollment, USD 383 construction and more.
12/28/21 Manhattan Mercury
Kansas State University officials are preparing for a change in leadership and enhanced economic initiatives for 2022.
Monday, Jan. 3, 2022
National/International
How these Japanese prayer plaques became symbols of hope
1/1/22 National Geographic
Ema, prayer flags, votive tablets, and floating lanterns all can offer worshippers crucial reassurance amid adversity, says Donald Saucier, a psychology professor at Kansas State University. These objects not only provide a channel to the gods, but remind people of the human support network around them. “Things like amulets and talismans may be a reminder of long-standing social connections that can provide us comfort during difficult times,” he says.
Financial help can lead to happiness. How to find the right professional for you
12/31/21 CNBC
“The demand and the number of people that are providing personal financial advice has just skyrocketed, as has the number of designations and certifications that exist out there,” said Martin Seay, a certified financial planner and department head and associate professor of personal financial planning at Kansas State University.
Ex-national archivist thinks trump is hiding his records to avoid ‘prison time’
1/2/22 Yahoo! News
“Nixon knew that tapes were going to kill him, and so he obviously fought and said they weren’t records. They were, because they were created in the Oval Office,” said Carlin, a former governor who now lectures at Kansas State University.
Regional/State
K-State studies use of equipment to crush seeds of herbicide-resistant weeds
1/1/22 Wichita Eagle
Researchers at Kansas State University are participating in a study to determine whether technology developed in Australia could be an effective deterrent in Midwest crop fields to growth of pigweeds, feral ryegrass and other unwanted plants resistant to herbicides.
The best places in every state to live on a fixed income
1/2/22 Daily Magazine
Kansas: Manhattan. In Manhattan, the location of Kansas State University, the median home value is $225,182, up 3.85% year over year. The average rent fell substantially, dropping about 7.2% to $1,023 a month.
Local
Making headlines: Top 10 — Year 2 of the pandemic and the other biggest stories of 2021
12/30/21 Manhattan Mercury
No. 2 — Richard Myers retires; Board of Regents hires Richard Linton. When K-State President Richard Myers announced his retirement in May, university officials and the Kansas Board of Regents began the process of searching for his replacement. Myers, a retired four-star Air Force general and the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, took the job of president in 2016. On Dec. 1, the Board of Regents office held a day-long session interviewing candidates for the position. At the end of the day,The Mercury learned Richard Linton of North Carolina State was chosen to become the next KSU president. Linton, 55, had served as the dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State since 2012. His first official day as president is Feb. 14; Myers will remain on hand through that date to assist with the change.
