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K-State in the news — June 2023

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.

Friday, June 30, 2023

State/Regional

*How will the affirmative action decision affect Kansas schools?
6/29/23 KSN
Kansas State University also sent a statement:
“As the nation’s first operational land-grant institution, Kansas State University has always been committed to educational access for all. The Supreme Court decision does not impact our admissions practices or ability to continue to serve all who meet our established admissions criteria. We are currently reviewing the full ruling for any broader affects.”

As Kansas City broils, how did fighting climate change for our kids turn political?
6/29/23 The Kansas City Star
Wheat farmers are suffering from a historic drought that’s threatening harvests this year once more, and a major new study from Kansas State University has a sobering forecast about the future of agriculture across all of the Great Plains: Even short bouts of hot, dry and windy weather — aka HDW events — take a measurable toll on harvests. And climate change is making those events more frequent.

Local

Tips for how to protect sweet corn from raccoons
6/29/23 JC Post
While they may be a more common pest in garbage, raccoons also target the home garden. It seems as though racoons harvest sweet corn right before it is to be picked, so Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham recommends fencing as a prevention method.

Thursday, June 29, 2023

National/International

Schools suing Big Tech over youth mental health face ‘gigantic’ issues, say legal scholars
6/28/23 The Washington Times
“Essentially, schools are saying, ‘Look at what’s happening to our youth, and you, the social media companies, are responsible,’” Robert Hachiya, an education professor at Kansas State University, told Education Week in April about the litigation. “There’s no question there is a problem. The issue is, how can social media companies be assigned some kind of liability for this problem?”

Four in TEN females under 21 are deficient in THIS nutrient - and experts blame the rise of vegan and vegetarian diets
Daily Mail 6/28/23
These diets are on the rise. An October survey from researchers at Kansas State University found that 10 to 15 percent of Americans have identified as vegetarian or vegan since 2020.

2023’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips
6/26/23 Wallet Hub
Kevin Roberts offered advice on road trips for summer vacation.

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

National/International

Four in TEN females under 21 are deficient in THIS nutrient - and experts blame the rise of vegan and vegetarian diets
6/27/23 Daily Mail
These diets are on the rise. An October survey from researchers at Kansas State University found that 10 to 15 percent of Americans have identified as vegetarian or vegan since 2020. 

State/Regional

Local

*K-State Assistant Professor receives research award to study architected plates
6/27/ WIBW
A Kansas State University assistant professor received a research award to study the vibration response of architected plates for novel wave phenomena.

K-State welcomes 2023 Mandela Washington Fellows to Manhattan
6/23/23 1350 KMAN 
The 25 leaders from sub-Saharan Africa will take part in a 6-week program under K-State’s Institute in Civic Engagement.

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

National/International

Partnership will add value to new commercial wheat varieties from KSU
6/27/23 Farm Progress
Heartland Plant Innovations announces a collaborative partnership with Farm Strategy, Kansas State University and Kansas State University Innovation Partners to develop genetics, markets and commercialization pathways for wheat varieties with targeted characteristics that will drive value throughout the supply chain.

Tonix to acquire Upsher-Smith’s migraine products
6/27/23 Pharmaceutical Technology
In April 2022, Tonix Pharmaceuticals and Kansas State University in the US signed a preclinical research agreement to develop TNX-2300, a live virus vaccine for COVID-19.

K-State Weed Expert Shares Tips for Combatting Common Problems in Kansas Pastures
6/26/23 Farms.com
When Kansas State University weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster gets questions about horsetails, however, the inquiry is probably not about four-legged farm animals.

State/Regional

*College celebrates first year of success across state
6/26/23 Great Bend Tribune
K-State continues traveling the state.

Plant experts offer diagnoses, advice at sick plant clinic
6/26/23 WIBW
They and experts from Kansas State University set up in Fairlawn Plaza.

City Commission, 2024 budget, zoning changes and possible easement for new dorm
6/26/23 Salina Post
Consider acceptance of offered public utility easement dedication serving a new dormitory constructed on the Kansas State University – Salina campus.

Local

Children learn how to perform quick science experiments through summer program
6/26/23 The Mercury
The job is good training for her because she’s studying secondary education with an emphasis on biological sciences at Kansas State University.

Monday, June 26, 2023

National/International

States are weakening their child labor restrictions nearly 8 decades after the US government took kids out of the workforce
6/26/23 Yahoo! News
Written by Betsy Wood, Assistant Professor of American History, Bard College and John A. Fliter, Associate Professor of Political Science, Kansas State University.

Animals and AI help scientists study pandemics
6/25/23 Popular Science
Some of these new viruses have been taken to the Biosecurity Research Institute at Kansas State University.

K-State Industrial Hemp Dual-Purpose Variety Trials
6/23/23 Farms.com
Since 2019 commercially available industrial hemp varieties have been evaluated at two locations in Kansas, K-State’s John C. Pair Horticultural Center near Wichita and the Ashland Bottoms Research Farm near Manhattan.

State/Regional

Air Force Centennial Flyover
6/25/23 WIBW
The landmarks these two aircrafts will fly over include Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. At 10:23 a.m.

Hornworms on tomatoes
6/24/23 KPC News
Cynthia Domenghini, professor at Kansas State University, offers this information about these insects.

Corah selected for Don L. Good Impact Award
6/23/23 The Fence Post
Larry Corah, Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry professor emeritus and friend of the livestock industry, will be presented with the 2023 Don L. Good Impact Award.

Local

Pit Stop: National Model T tour breathes life into the highway
6/24/23 The Mercury
They chose Manhattan after one of their dogs, Huckleberry, needed cancer treatment at Kansas State University.

Is it time to spray for bagworms?
6/23/23 Great Bend Tribune
“Bagworms overwinter as eggs and young larvae usually hatch and emerge during mid- to late- May,” said Ward Upham, Kansas State University horticulture expert.

Friday, June 23, 2023

National/International

'Concept' unveiled for Union Depot as part of effort to entice developers, investors
6/23/23 Yahoo! News
Sabine Martin, Kansas State University coordinator of Technical Assistance to Brownfields, and president of CTOR Solutions, and Pat Crawford, director of the School of Design at South Dakota State University, made the presentation.

HydroGraph’s Graphene Extends Operating Life of Lubricants by More Than 24 Times
6/22/23 Associated Press news release
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. was founded in 2017 to fund and commercialize green, cost-effective processes to manufacture high-purity graphene and other nano materials at scale. The Company acquired the exclusive license to produce both graphene and hydrogen through their patented detonation process from Kansas State University. More information about the Company and its products can be found on the HydroGraph website. 

State/Regional

*Humboldt among K-State visit sites
6/22/23 The Iola Register
Allen County will be the first stop for Kansas State University officials this fall for what is the second year of community visits across Kansas. The initiative focuses on the communities of Kansas. 

Local

*KSU Senior Associate VP, MHK Chamber of Commerce, and Pawnee Mental Health Services
6/22/23 KMAN In Focus
Kansas State University Senior Associate Vice President of Research Beth Montelone and Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Economic Development Daryn Soldan discuss a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation that has potential for a large secondary grant that could benefit Manhattan and the region’s animal health corridor.

Thursday, June 22, 2023

National/International

CPS research symposium previews research in progress
6/22/23 Food Safety News
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) spent a session of their two-day event to delve into the latest developments in ongoing CPS funded research. Validation study for the tree fruit industry: effective strategies to sanitize harvest bins and picking bags. Valentina Trinetta, Kansas State. 

State/Regional

The top patent earner in Kansas last year
6/21/23 The Wichita Eagle
Read on to see who else scooped up the rights to the most cutting-edge tech in Kansas last year.

#5. Kansas State University Research Foundation (tie)
- Patents issued: 10

Local

*In Focus 6/21/23: USD 378, USD 384, Flint Hills Volunteer Center, RCHD Director, and Staley School of Leadership
6/21/23 KMAN
Katie Buhler from the Staley School of Leadership discusses the Mandela Washington Fellows 2023 delegation visiting K-State this summer and upcoming public events surrounding their visit.

*New opportunity brings teachers together to create statewide lesson plans
6/21/23 WIBW
Kansas State University announced on Wednesday, June 21, that the Kansas Board of Regents has introduced a new self-paced literacy professional development opportunity for pre-K-12 educators. The program will also include a $500 stipend.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

National/International

Science History Institute Presents 2023 Curious Histories Awards to Trailblazers Geraldine Richmond, David Jukes, and K. Barry Sharpless
6/20/23 Science History Institute 
A native of Kansas, Richmond received her BS in chemistry from Kansas State University and her PhD in physical chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley.

Battle Begins to Save Sweet Corn From Earworm
6/20/23 Morning Ag Clips
“Feeding starts at the tip of the ear and works down,” said Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham.

State/Regional  

*K-State tractor team wins second place in competition after power shaft breaks
6/20/23 WIBW
The Kansas State University Helwig Farms Quarter-Scale Tractor Team won second place out of 22 teams in an international competition.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

National/International

Safety and security, Union Depot to be topics for Wednesday meeting
6/19/23 Yahoo! News
A group of students and faculty from Kansas State University helped gather local information and community comments about best uses for the building during a February visit to Joplin.

All-women Air Race Classic taking off from Grand Forks
6/19/23 Valley News Live
The 18 colleges and university teams represented include Kansas State University.

TNAU conducted course on “Herbicide Resistance in Tolerant Crops and Weeds”
6/19/23 The Covai Mail
The course was led by renowned Fulbright scholar Prof. Mithila Jugulam from Kansas State University, USA.

State/Regional  

K-State alum set to ride back through Sunflower State to fight child trafficking
6/19/23 WIBW
One alum from Kansas State University is excited to head back to the Sunflower State as he rides through Kansas on a coast-to-coast race to fight child trafficking.

AFIA, KSU offer feed manufacturing class
6/19/23 World Grain
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) in partnership with Kansas State University is presenting “AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing” distance education program from Aug. 1 to Sept. 5.

Local

*K-State tractor team takes 2^nd place at international competition
6/19/23 JC Post
Despite a serious last-minute challenge, the Kansas State University Helwig Farms Quarter-Scale Tractor Team took second place out of 22 teams from other universities at the 26^th annual American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers’ International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition in Peoria, Illinois, according to a media release from KSU.

Monday, June 19, 2023

National/International

*K-State chosen to lead global animal health effort
6/16/2023 The Fence Post
A Kansas State University agricultural economist has been selected to lead a five-year project to develop decision-making tools and improve communication on the economic impacts of animal disease, ultimately improving the health of those animals.

To Study Pandemics: Many Critters, a Bit of AI, and Some Openness
6/16/2023 UNDARK
Farm animals can also incubate new strains of disease. In the worst case, farmers may need to cull every animal on their property to stop the spread. And researchers wishing to study the new viruses must do so in a controlled environment, where there's little risk to people's chicken breasts and bacon. Some of these new viruses have been taken to the Biosecurity Research Institute at Kansas State University. There, scientists such as Juergen Richt, a veterinary microbiologist, study diseases in large animals — from cows and pigs to white-tailed deer.

Climate change experts from US deliver lectures at SKUAS-K
6/17/2023 Greater Kashmir
A team of global experts from Kansas State University, USA, delivered special talks on climate change and food security at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) Wadur campus under the G20 lecture series.

State/Regional  

*Kansas State University students earn spring semester honors
6/16/2023 Great Bend Tribune
Nearly 4,000 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the spring 2023 semester. Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 graded credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. The honors are also recorded on their permanent academic records.

Next 3 weeks 'critical' to crop development as Illinois farmers cast hopeful eyes to the skies
6/16/2023 WCBU
A "very early" estimate of corn yield projections was issued last week by Gregg Ibendahl, Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University, who bases his yearly reports on data gleaned from USDA weekly state crop condition reports. According to Ibendahl, Illinois growers are on pace to harvest an average of 198.5 bushels per acre of corn.

Local

K-State agronomist offers suggestions for replacement crops in early terminated wheat fields
6/17/2023 The Mercury
When wheat fields fail, farmers still have options. Planning upcoming outdoor events, turn people to weather forecasts to see if their plans will hold or change. For farmers, those choices impact finances. Too much rain can cause rotted plant roots, and little rain’ can cause nutrients it needs to thrive. "With where we're at in the growing season, there are many options for farmers who have wheat crop that failed," K-State agronomy professor Ignacio Ciampitti said.

Friday, June 16, 2023

National/International

2023's Best & Worst States for Working Dads
6/14/23 WalletHub
Bronwyn Fees, professor of applied human sciences, is featured as part of “Ask the Experts.”  

State/Regional  

Tuition rates spike for Kansas colleges: How much will students pay this fall?
6/15/23 Fox 4 KC
The changes apply to in-state and out-of-state tuition costs. Universities like Kansas State University and the University of Kansas are on the list of schools taking on a 5% increase.

Local

*Legislation to bolster land-grant university investments introduced in House
6/16/23 WIBW
“The proposed legislation provides a significant opportunity for the entire Land-Grant system to even more greatly fulfill its mission of service to the people across our nation,” said K-State President Richard Linton. “With this additional funding of the nation’s ag experiment stations and research centers, Congress will be signaling its support for the critical knowledge transfer that fosters community vitality and fuels economic prosperity — and maintains U.S. global competitiveness and leadership in agriculture.”

Kansas State University raises tuition by 5%
6/16/23 The Manhattan Mercury
Kansas State University got approval to raise tuition by 5% during Wednesday night’s Kansas Board of Regents meeting.

Thursday, June 15, 2023

National/International

KS colleges to see largest tuition hike in 5 years, breaking pattern of limited increases
6/14/23 Yahoo News and Kansas City Star
Tuition will also increase 5% at Kansas State University, Emporia State University and Pittsburg State University. Fort Hays State University in western Kansas will see the biggest increase at 7%.

State/Regional  

*Pet Health Summer Safety Tips
6/14/23 KSAL
With summer fun comes summer-related hazards for our pets, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian.

Local

*K-State to form committee later this summer as search for new provost commences
6/14/23 KMAN
Kansas State University will announce details in the coming weeks on how it will replace outgoing Provost Chuck Taber, who on Tuesday announced his retirement after the fall 2023 semester.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

National/International

Department Of Botany Organizes University Extension Lecture #G20
6/13/23 India Education Diary
The Speaker on the occasion, Prof. PV.Vara Prasad, a distinguished Professor from Kansas State University, USA, delved into crucial aspects concerning food and nutrition security, emphasizing sustainable intensification and the role of millets.

'Eat like me if you want to live': Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals his go-to protein sources now that the Hollywood star is 80% vegan
6/13/23 Daily Mail
A 2022 survey of 2,000 participants showed that 10 to 15 percent have identified as vegetarian or vegan since 2020.

The findings, conducted by researchers at Kansas State University, found that 8 percent of participants were vegan, six percent vegetarian, and 12 percent were mostly vegetarian, also known as flexitarian.

Local

*K-State Vet Medicine – Manhattan Juneteenth Committee
6/12/23 KMAN
Dr. Susan Nelson, Clinical Professor and Veterinarian with the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine joins us to provide summer safety tips for pets.

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

National/International

IADA Opens BizAv Scholarship Applications
6/12/23 AP News
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is now taking student applications for business aviation scholarships through Sept. 1, 2023. K-State Salina is a participating school.

K-State expert applauds allocation for state’s water projects
6/13/23 FarmProgress
A pair of bipartisan water bills passed by the Kansas Legislature and approved by Gov. Laura Kelly in late April are “exciting news” for residents across the state, says a Kansas State University water expert.

*K-State Chosen to Lead Global Animal Health Effort
6/12/23 Morning Ag Clips
A Kansas State University agricultural economist has been selected to lead a five-year project to develop decision-making tools and improve communication on the economic impacts of animal disease, ultimately improving the health of those animals.

Local

‘A beautiful dream’ | Symphony in the Flint Hills not hampered by light rain
6/12/23 The Mercury
The poet and K-State professor read some of her poetry aloud and spoke to audiences about the emotional impact the land has on her as part of the 18^th annual Symphony in the Flint Hills event Saturday.

Monday, June 12, 2023

National/International

The drought in Kansas may lead to less of these aggressive, biting insects this summer
6/9/2023 yahoo!news
Summer is approaching, which means the return of a common flying nuisance could be right around the corner. Mosquitoes are most active in wet, hot environments, which means Kansas' ongoing drought could mean less pesky bites this summer, according to Kansas State University entomology professor Raymond Cloyd, Ph.D.

New report looks at evolving role of tech in cropping systems
6/9/2023 realagriculture
Dr. Terry Griffin, cropping systems economist at Kansas State University has written a report for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on technology adoption, entitled "Precision Ag in a Digital Era." Although the word technology does have a different meaning throughout time — especially if you consider technologies from the 1940s, such as fertilizer — since the early 1990s, precision, or digital agriculture has focused on sensors and location navigation, says Griffin, which is what the USDA report focused on.

State/Regional

*KSU Acquires Technology For 3D Indoor Mapping
6/11/2023 KSAL
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute has acquired a NavVis VLX scanning system that will help the institute support manufacturers and other partners by creating 3D renderings of indoor facilities through the creation of point cloud scans and panoramic images.

Local

*K-State agricultural economist selected to lead global animal health effort
6/9/2023 WIBW
A Kansas State University agricultural economist was selected to lead a global animal health effort. K-State said Dustin Pendell, a professor in K-State's department of agricultural economics, was selected to lead a five-year project to develop decision-making tools and improve communication on the economic impacts of animal disease, improving the health of those animals.

*K-State's Wildcat Wind Power wins competition for second consecutive year
6/10/2023 WIBW
Kansas State University's Wildcat Wind Power wins the 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition for the second consecutive year. K-State said the 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition is a U.S. Department of Energy event from May 15-19 in Boulder, Colo. The K-state group entered the competition as the defending champion after winning for the first time in club history in 2022. The team members battled 11 other schools to win the yearlong national competition where they designed, built and tested their model wind turbines throughout the academic year before presenting and testing their models in a wind tunnel at the event.

Friday, June 9, 2023

National/International

Will Marinating Meat Before Grilling Really Reduce Carcinogens?
6/8/23 Yahoo! Life
The reaction that leads to forming HCAs only occurs on the first 3-4mm of the surface of the meat, according to J. Scott Smith, PhD, chair of the food science graduate program at Kansas State University who conducted the research.

*College Teams Compete On Wind Energy & Water Energy Tech — Winners Announced
6/8/23 Clean Technica
The following week, May 15–19, 2023, 13 student-led teams gathered on the University of Colorado Boulder campus for the Collegiate Wind Competition final event, where the Kansas State University team claimed first place.

State/Regional

How you can become a veterinary radiologist
6/8/23 KSNT
Dr. Nicolette Cassel, a radiologist with the Veterinary Health Center, joined the Fox 43 AM Live show to speak about what it means to be a veterinary radiologist.

Local

*K-State Technology Development Institute acquires technology for 3D indoor mapping
6/8/23 The Manhattan Mercury
K-State’s Technology Development Institute (TDI) acquired a NavVis VLX scanning system. It helps the institute support manufacturers and other partners by creating 3D renderings of indoor facilities through the creation of point cloud scans and panoramic images.

Thursday, June 8, 2023

National/International

Collegiate Competitions Supercharge the Future Clean Energy Workforce
6/7/23 NREL
The following week, May 15–19, 2023, 13 student-led teams gathered on the University of Colorado Boulder campus for the Collegiate Wind Competition final event, where the Kansas State University team claimed first place.

State/Regional

Two Kansans helped craft U.S. farm bills for decades. Here's how they'll be remembered.
6/6/23 Topeka Capital-Journal
K-State professor Allen Featherstone, the agricultural economics department head, said that prior to "freedom to farm," farm bills and their associated safety net payments were based on historical plantings. The innovations of the 1996 farm bill allowed farmers to instead plant the most profitable crop while preserving their access to the safety net.

What is happening with Eco Devo’s housing?
6/7/23 St. John News
The houses were based on a prototype designed and built by the Net+ Studio at Kansas State University’s College of Architecture, Planning, and Design in St. John.

Junior Chefs Cooking Camp in Pittsburg
6/7/23 KSN16
The camp is fully funded by a grant and hosted by K-State Research and Extension, as well as the EF-NEP and SNAP-Ed programs.

Local

*K-State veterinarian shares summer safety tips for pet health
6/7/23 WIBW
Kansas State University veterinarian is sharing pet health safety tips for summer.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

National/International

Yes, you could inhale toxic fumes during your flight: What to know | Cruising Altitude
6/7/23 USA Today 
These toxic fume incidents are relatively rare – between 0.09 and 3.9 per every 1,000 flights, according to a 2015 paper by researchers at Kansas State University – but they’re still a serious concern, especially for flight attendants who are the most likely to be exposed. And even at the low end of that range, the researchers estimated that means 2-3 incidents per day in the U.S. alone.

State/Regional

*Education advocate becomes K-State’s government relations executive director
6/6/23 WIBW
A higher education advocate will become Kansas State University’s executive director of government relations. Kansas State University announced Matt Casey, an experienced lobbyist and higher education advocate, will begin the position effective July 24.

Local

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

National/International

As Cattle Management Changes, so Too Has Consumers’ Taste Preferences
6/5/23 Morning AG Clips
Changes in how cattle are raised — including genetic improvements and matching animals to the environment in which they’re raised – has likely led to changes in consumer’s perceptions of what makes a good beef product, according to two Kansas State University animal scientists.

State/Regional

Rep. Tracey Mann: Kansas leads the US fight against world hunger — and it pays back | Opinion
6/6/23 Yahoo!finance and The Kansas City Star
My alma mater, Kansas State University, is home to four Feed the Future Innovation Labs that are conducting groundbreaking research into areas, including new heat-tolerant wheat varieties and higher-yielding sorghum. These innovations benefit farmers in the U.S. and abroad. As Kansas struggles with another year of drought, innovative seed and water technologies will be especially critical. Kansas is the No. 1 wheat-producing state in the nation, and that crop is one of the world’s most important staple foods. Much of the innovation in this market relies on public research conducted at universities.

Local

Monday, June 5, 2023

National/International

This Forgotten Grain With Astounding Resilience Could Help Enable A Climate-Friendly Diet
6/4/2023 INVERSE
Because the market is not as large, millets are not as well-known as other crops in the United States. Ram Perumal, the head of Kansas State University's millet breeding program, said millets don't get the same level of federal protection as corn and soybeans. "Those are all cash crops: They have insurance; the prices; the market is there; commodity grant support is there," he said.

*K-State Research Uncovers Method to detect Liver Abscesses in Cattle
6/3/2023 COWSMOPOLITAN
Two Kansas State University researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine recently found that biochemicals unique to liver abscesses could be used as biomarkers in live cattle to detect liver abscesses.

USDA grant expands data-sharing initiative that reveals swine disease trends
6/2/2023 newswise
The initiative started with the labs at Iowa State and the University of Minnesota, collecting testing data for one pathogen. Now the consortium has five members – including the state-run lab in Ohio and labs at South Dakota State University and Kansas State University – and tracks seven pathogens, with breakdowns by location, age, farm type and specimen type. The anonymous data is designed for spotting macrotrends and can’t be tracked back to particular producers or labs.

State/Regional

*K-State's Steel Bridge team takes second place in regional competition
6/3/2023 WIBW
The Kansas State University's Steel Bridge team took second place in the regional competition and moves on to compete in the national competition.

*Two K-State scholars to travel to Spain, South Africa to fulfill education abroad
6/3/2023 WIBW
Two Kansas State University scholarship recipients will travel to Spain and South Africa to fulfill education abroad. Kansas State University announced Haley Schwartz and Rachel Sebesta received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships. Schwartz is a senior in entrepreneurship and innovation from Olathe. Sebesta is a senior in agricultural education from Wilson.

Local

*McCain schedule includes Clay Aiken, Buddy Guy and 'Pretty Woman' musical, among others
6/2/2023 The Mercury
K-State's McCain Performance Series has announced its upcoming season, which includes renowned musicians, Broadway musicals, magic, acrobats and more.

Friday, June 2, 2023

National/International

Financial Literacy Advocate Brings First Fraternity to Financial Planning
6/1/23 WealthManagement.com
The group is also working to build chapters at Texas Tech University, the University of Georgia, Kansas State University, Arizona State University, and the University of North Florida.

State/Regional

*Clear Vision, Wet Noses
6/1/23 McConnell Air Force Base
A team of ophthalmologists from Kansas State University's Veterinary Health Center visited McConnell Air Force Base, where they provided free eye exams for military working dogs.

Tick awareness at forefront with warm-season arrival
06/1/23 KWCH
With school out for summer, there comes a word of caution to be on the lookout for ticks, especially in tall grass including along nature trails. K-State Extension Ornamental Horticulture Agent Matt McKernan said during a stretch from March to October, Kansas typically sees four kinds of ticks, varying in color a size.

Local

*K-State therapist speaks on importance of talking about money
6/1/23 KSNT
K-State therapist and assistant professor Megan McCoy joined the KSNT 27 News Morning show to discuss financial conversations within relationships.

Thursday, June 1, 2023

National/International

How to get ready for an endless flood season
5/22/23 Policygenius 
Your home isn’t the only thing to worry about during a flood, says Elizabeth Kiss, professor and extension specialist in the department of financial planning for Kansas State University. 

*Behnke named interim dean at Kansas State University
5/31/23 Cherokee Phoenix 
Cherokee Nation citizen Brad Behnke, professor and associate dean of research and graduate studies, will serve as interim dean in the Kansas State University College of Health and Human Services where he works, effective July 1.

State/Regional

*Fit for duty
5/31/23 The Wichita Eagle print edition
Dr. Jessica Meekins, a DVM with Kansas State, examines Sani, a 6-year-old military working dog at McConnell. Holding Sani is Sr. Airman Joseph Fox. The ophthalmology team from the Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center provided free vision exams for military working dogs at McConnell Air Force Base as part of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists/Epicur Pharma National Service Animal Eye Exam event.

*Even McConnell’s working dogs need eye exams
5/31/23 KSN
The military dogs who work at McConnell Air Force Base got their eyes examined Tuesday, thanks to an ophthalmology team from Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center.

Local

Fish Telemetry Project underway at Tuttle Creek and Milford Reservoirs
5/31/23 WIBW
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is partnering with Kansas State University on a long-term telemetry study to examine movement patterns and space use of Kansas’ most recreationally valuable fish.

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