K-State in the news — March 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, March 31, 2023
National/International
Why Money Makes Everyone So Anxious
3/31/23 New York Times
“People think of money as numbers on a tax statement, but it’s really not,” said Megan McCoy, an assistant professor in the department of personal financial planning at Kansas State University. “Money is about power, control, safety, your future. It’s about survival, yet we try to repress the emotions that come up.”
Regional/State
*K-State raises $1M+ to provide free financial literacy courses as students struggle
3/30/23 WIBW
Kansas State University has raised more than $1 million to provide free financial literacy courses to students as they struggle to make ends meet.
Local
*K-State’s top government liaison to retire
3/30/23 KMAN
Kansas State University’s Chief Government Relations Officer Sue Peterson is retiring next month.
Royal Towers are falling down: Manhattan Fire Department condemns apartments
3/30/23 K-State Collegian
Andy Thompson, the director of student life at Kansas State, said he is working with both the city of Manhattan and the Royal Towers to contact residents who are students at the university. “What I want our student community to know is that there are offices on this campus and professionals on this campus that want to help,” Thompson said. “We know that in a student’s time at the university, they’re gonna face a variety of different challenges and that they’re not alone in that.”
Thursday, March 30, 2023
National/International
Cocrystal Pharma Reports 2022 Financial Results and Provides Updates on its Antiviral Drug Development Programs
3/29/23 Associated Press News/Press Release
CDI-45205 was among the broad-spectrum viral protease inhibitors we 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.
State/Regional
*Kansas State University President made a special stop in Pittsburg
3/28/23 KSN/KODE/Four States Homepage
Kansas State University President Dr. Richard Linton made a special stop in Pittsburg.
“It is about three things, it’s about celebrating the partnerships that we have with communities, understanding what the future needs are going to be of communities as a serving land-grant university and lastly it’s to talk about the incredible K-State experience for students,” said Richard Linton, K-State President.
*K-State president and students tour SEK
3/30/23 The Morning Sun
Kansas State University President Richard Linton kicked off a tour of Kansas by visiting with local Wildcats in Girard on Tuesday morning to talk about the university’s involvement with the community.
*KSU senior honors her LCHS ag teacher
3/29/23 The Parsons Sun
K-State senior Cara DeTar, (white plaid blazer), one of this year’s Connected ‘Cats, chose to honor her former high school teacher Kyle Zwahlen Tuesday, for leaving a lasting impression on her and helping her to achieve her career goal of becoming an ag education teacher. Zwahlen received the surprise award surrounded by his family and current students.
Local
*Local teachers honored, awarded for impact on former students’ lives
3/29/23 WIBW
Kansas State University announced on Wednesday, March 29, that it has recognized five outstanding high school science teachers in the Sunflower State with the inaugural Kansas State University High School Science Teacher of the Year Awards.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
National/International
K-State Cattle Experts Explain How Cattle Can Get This Sickness And Ways To Manage It
3/28/23 Farms.com
Much like toddlers, cattle also like to explore with their mouths and sometimes eat objects that they shouldn’t, said the veterinarians at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute.
Regional/State
*K-State Foundation CIO announces retirement following nearly 20 years
3/27/23 WIBW
After nearly 20 years at the K-State Foundation, CIO Lois Cox is set to step down from her position.
*KSU Salina’s new dorm named to honor Kansas aviation pioneer
3/28/23 KSNW
Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has named its newest dormitory in honor of a Kansas aviation pioneer.
*K-State Officials visit Crawford County to discuss community impacts
3/28/23 KOAM
Kansas State University President Richard Linton today visited with members of Crawford County to discuss how the school could make positive impacts on the area.
*Salina’s Byrd among vet student scholarship recipients at K-State
3/27/23 Salina Post
Eight students in Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have been chosen to receive the 2023 Zoetis Foundation/AAVMC Veterinary Student Scholarship.
‘Silent Killer’: K-State launches effort to raise awareness of hypertension
3/28/23 The Newton Kansan
Kansas State University has launched a hypertension awareness and prevention program that officials hope will improve the health and well-being of residents in the state, which hovers just above national averages for the disease.
Local
K-Staters get cameras rolling for 48-Hour Film Challenge
3/27/23 The Mercury
Four teams competed in K-State’s 48-Hour Film Challenge this weekend, taking two days to develop their ideas from inception to completed short film.
Monday, March 27, 2023
National/International
2-day farmers' fair: Punjab farmers encouraged to use PAU-developed PBW 826 wheat variety
3/25/23 The Indian Express
A two-day farmers' fair (Kisan Mela) kicked off on Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) campus in Ludhiana, Friday, even as rain played spoilsport for some hours. Dr Bikram Gill, noted wheat breeder from Kansas State University, USA, was the chief guest . . . Extolling PAU for its remarkable contribution to the nation’s food buffer and being a world-renowned agricultural institution, Dr Gill urged the farmers to encourage their wards to pursue agricultural education at PAU. He also warned the farmers against the excessive use of water, which in the next 15 years can lead to water insecurity. He urged farmers to conserve five essential resources – land, sunlight, water, air and germplasm; and appealed to them to make responsible use of water.
Regional/State
*K-State Technology Development Institute builds custom machine
3/24/2023 WIBW
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute is helping Hillsboro Industries, a Kansas manufacturing company, continue producing high-quality livestock trailers by designing and fabricating new machinery.
Want to 'save the bees' in Kansas? Here's why keeping honeybees might not help
3/24/2023 The Wichita Eagle
There are roughly 400 species of bees that can be found in Kansas, and in the coming weeks, you’ll start to see them emerge for the spring and summer seasons. That's according to Brian Spiesman, pollinator expert and assistant professor with Kansas State University's entomology department, who said you’ll most likely see bumblebees and honeybees first.
Local
*K-State Foundation Chief Investment Officer to retire after 18 years
3/24/2023 WIBW
After 18 years at the Kansas State University Foundation, Senior Vice President of Investment and Chief Investment Officer Lois Cox, CFA, CFP, will retire on June 30.
K-State basketball success could boost applications. Don't call it the Tang effect — yet.
3/23/2023 The Topeka Capital-Journal
The Kansas State men's basketball team is dancing, and their success could be the university's in more ways than one. K-State officials are reporting an increase in applications for the university, following a period of years in which higher education institutions across the state and country have seen enrollment slumps and drops.
Friday, March 24, 2023
National/International
How the meaning of a 'Made in the USA' label could change for meat and poultry products
3/23/23 St. Louis Public Radio/NPR
If meat products, such as roast, don't sell better with a U.S.A. label then companies can choose to leave it off, said Glynn Tonsor, an agriculture economics professor at Kansas State University, who also co-authored the 2015 report. "Conversely, say for rib-eye steaks, if people see value in that, you might see that label more on rib-eye steaks."
Regional/State
*K-State success in NCAA Tournament could lead to bump in enrollment applications
3/20/23 KAKE
Kansas State men’s basketball team is still dancing in the NCAA Tournament after winning their first two games this last weekend.
The excitement for their success is being felt off the court as well in Manhattan.
“It's great to highlight those teams to be able to have it on a national stage but also just to be able to showcase our, our you know, our K-State community and the character of the people that follow those teams," Karen Goos the school's vice provost of enrollment management told KAKE Monday.
Goodland grain processing facility to be recommissioned, create 40 new jobs
3/23/23 KSN
The company is working with experts at Kansas State University to advise farmers on the best practices for growing canola. Canola is a good crop For planting in a winter wheat rotation as it can prevent weed growth and improve wheat yields.
Local
*K-State open house shares hands-on campus life experience
3/23/23 WIBW
Kansas State University is offering to the public the opportunity to explore the campus at the All-University Open House.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Regional/State
Latinos to College
3/20/23 Te Lo Cuento News Kansas City
Graciela Berumen appeared on a live segment promoting Kansas State College Advising Corps and grants for Latino students.
Local
*K-State University holds “All In” Day
3/22/23 WIBW
All In for K-State was held today, the university’s day of giving, to raise funds to bring financial education to all new students, equipping them with the knowledge they need to make smart decisions and relieve some stress.
Wenesday, March 22, 2023
Regional/State
Wind-driven tree pollen plagues metro-area allergy sufferers
3/21/23 KCTV
Dennis Patton, a horticulturalist with K-State Extension in Johnson County, said the pollen causing discomfort right now is harder to spot than you might realize.
Local
*U.S. State Department recognizes K-State with New Partner Award
3/22/23 JC Post
Kansas State University is receiving the New Partner Award from the U.S. Department of State for expanding the U.S. partner base and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives and educational exchange through the university's participation in the Online Professional English Network.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
National/International
Wheat Futures Fall After Export Deal Reached – Daily Grain Highlights
3/20/23 MarketWatch
Incidences of tar spot disease – the name for a fungal disease that creates dark lesions on corn husks and ultimately kills the plant – were discovered in fields growing in Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota last growing season, said Kansas State University in a study published earlier this month.
8 Ways to Boost the Health Benefits of Gardening
3/20/23 AARP
Gardeners can “easily meet” the goal for moderate activity, says Candice Shoemakers, a retired professor of horticulture at Kansas State University.
‘Tar spot’ is killing corn across the Midwest
3/21/23 KRQE
A fungal disease targeting corn crops is moving across the Midwest and Great Plains, according to a report from researchers at Kansas State University.
Regional/State
*K-State recognized for efforts to help non-English speakers
3/20/23 WIBW
Kansas State University has been recognized for its dedication to teaching others how to speak and understand the English language.
Automation use jumps on U.S. farms, report says
3/20/23 Ag Update
The findings are reported in a study conducted by Kansas State University precision agriculture economist Terry Griffin and colleagues with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, according to a university news release.
A “serious disease” is killing corn across the Midwest
3/20/23 KSN
“Tar spot” is moving across the Midwest and Great Plains, according to a report from researchers at Kansas State University.
Monday, March 20, 2023
National/International
A new disease that kills corn is spreading across the Midwest and Great Plains
3/17/23 NPR
Tar spot is moving across the Midwest and Great Plains according to a report from researchers at Kansas State University. The disease, which was present in Mexico, first appeared in Indiana and Illinois in 2015. Since then, it has spread to surrounding states — farmers spotted it in Nebraska for the first time in 2021 and in Missouri, Kansas and South Dakota last growing season.
How to get rid of fleas in the house
3/17/23 Care.com
Fleas thrive in environments with warm temperatures and higher humidity levels, so warm-weather climates like Florida and the southeast have some of the highest flea populations in the U.S., says Susan Nelson, a clinical professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University.
State/Regional
Kansas fire season is here, K-State officials say
3/18/2023 The Mercury
The beginning of the year has been quiet for Kansas wildfires after above average moisture in January, but the trend may not continue into peak fire season. Chip Redmond, manager of the Kansas Mesonet, a network of 70 weather stations throughout the state, said short-term weather drives fire potential and determines grass’s ability to burn.
Flint Hills Discovery Center receives STEM education grant from NASA
3/17/2023 WIBW
Flint Hills Discovery Center has been awarded a Community Anchor designation by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and funding to provide a series of aerospace-themed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education programs to area youth. The Discovery Center project includes a planned Aerospace Day at the Flint Hills Discovery Center on Saturday, Aug. 26, in partnership with Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus.
Local
K-State opens applications for animal science leadership academy
3/19/2023 JC Post
Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry is opening its doors this summer to high school students who have an interest in becoming leaders in the livestock industry and related careers. Department officials have announced that applications are now open for the Kansas State University Animal Science Leadership Academy, known as KASLA, set for June 21-24 in Manhattan.
*TASTY LESSON | K-State Bakery Science Club offers delicious learning experiences
3/18/2023 The Mercury
Not many classes at Kansas State University allow students to eat their lessons. In the bakery science program, though, taste-testing is customary. K-State is the only four-year university in the U.S. that offers a bachelor’s degree in bakery science and management. The degree track is offered under the Department of Grain Science and Industry. Baking instructor Aaron Clanton said the milling science program was established at the university around 1910, and the baking program came later in the 1960s.
Friday, March 17, 2023
National/International
ACE Agriculture Act to spur high-risk, high-reward research
3/16/23 Beef Magazine
"Long-term, intentional investment in innovative, next-generation agriculture research is critical to cementing our nation's leading role in the global ag economy," said Richard Linton, president of Kansas State University. "The ACE Ag Act offers a clear path forward to ensure technological and financial barriers are removed as we work to build forward-thinking solutions for some of the most pressing issues within the ag industry, including water conservation and crop resilience."
State/Regional
*Community profile: KSRE Midway District director talks Mental Health First Aid
3/15/23 Salina Post
K-State president visit:
In December of last year, K-State President Richard Linton visited central Kansas as part of his statewide listening tour. On his tour, Linton stopped in Ellsworth to attend a rural mental health summit hosted by K-State Extension and the Because We Care Group.
The meaning of 'Made in the USA' could change for meat and poultry products
3/16/23 KCUR
If meat products, such as roast, don't sell better with a U.S.A. label then companies can choose to leave it off, said Glynn Tonsor, an agriculture economics professor at Kansas State University, who also co-authored the 2015 report. "Conversely, say for rib-eye steaks, if people see value in that, you might see that label more on rib-eye steaks."
Local
*Two high school seniors receive K-State leadership scholarship
3/16/23 WIBW
Two high school seniors are recipients of Kansas State University’s Edgerley-Franklin Leadership Scholarship.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
National/International
Sustainable cows can lead to greater profitability
3/15/23 Farm and Ranch Guide
Developed with the help of a USDA NIFA grant, researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Kansas State University, the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, and Theta Solutions, LLC worked to create the software.
Regional/State
*K-State to host community events in Crawford County
3/15/23 The Joplin Globe
As part of the Kansas State University presidential community visit initiative, K-State will be in Crawford County on Tuesday, March 28.
Local
*Sutherland Foundation Innovation Lab offers resources for growth and creativity
3/15/23 WIBW
The Sutherland Foundation Innovation Lab at K-State’s Hale Library isn’t just for students.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
National/International
*Ardent Mills Commits $3.5 Million to Kansas State University’s Ag Innovation Initiative
3/14/23 Associated Press
Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, today announced a $3.5 million gift to Kansas State University’s Ag Innovation Initiative.
How ChatGPT has changed how academics write, research
3/14/23 The Oklahoman
Opinion piece written by Michael Matthews and Thomas Kelemen, assistant professor at Kansas State University.
State/regional
Goodland to get up to 40 new jobs with oilseed facility
3/14/23 ksn.com
Scoular is partnering with Kansas State University to advise farmers on the best ways to grow canola
Families celebrate World Water Day in Hays
3/14/23 KWCH
K-State Watershed Specialist Staci Minson said picking up after pets also helps.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
National/International
Hydrograph signs LOI with CGT to develop graphene blend
3/14/23 Stockwatch
Publicly listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange Dec. 2, 2021, the Company acquired the exclusive license from Kansas State University to produce both the high quality cost effective graphene and hydrogen through their patented detonation process.
*Ardent Mills Commits $3.5 Million to Kansas State University’s Ag Innovation Initiative
3/14/23 Up Matters
Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, today announced a $3.5 million gift to Kansas State University’s Ag Innovation Initiative.
Getting cows in condition can help with calving, next breeding season
3/13/23 The Eagle
A.J. Tarpoff, a Kansas State University veterinarian, says the goal of cows at a 5 or 5 and a half puts them near the middle of the 1 to 9 body condition score system.
Monday, March 13, 2023
National/International
KSU's Paulk honored by ASAS
3/10/2023 WORLD-GRAIN
Chad Paulk, associate professor of feed science and management in Kansas State University's (KSU) Department of Grain Science and Industry, has been named an American Society of Animal Science Midwest Section (ASAS) Awardee and will receive the Outstanding Young Researcher Award at the ASAS' annual meeting in Madison, Wisconsin, US, in April.
Mosquito-Transmitted Viruses: What You Need To Know
3/12/2023 Spectacular Magazine
Yan-Jang Huang, a research assistant professor for the Kansas State University Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, wrote an academic review on different mosquito-transmitted viruses. In the article, he and his colleagues, Dana Vanlandingham, and Stephen Higgs, specified what mosquitos transmit what viruses. "West Nile virus grows in birds, and mosquitos feed on the birds and they get infected, and they transmit it back to other birds. But sometimes they'll feed on humans – they're not so picky," Huang said.
State/Regional
*K-State awards scholarship to three high school seniors
3/10/2023 WIBW
Kansas State University awarded the K-State Civic Leadership Scholarship to three high school seniors from a group of 10 finalists. Kansas State University announced the scholarship rewards students who are making a difference and demonstrating creativity by developing projects and programs with a lasting impact on those they serve.
KC, Wichita, Topeka startups earn share of $100K as K-State accelerator spreads prize money across region
3/10/2023 Startland News
A demo day with $100,000 on the line culminated in a Kansas City startup leaving the stage with the event’s second-highest winnings. Poshed on the Go earned $23,500 in funding Thursday from the Kansas State University Accelerator program, coming in just behind the grand-prize winner, PillReady, Wichita, with $36,000.
Local
*OPINION: K-State fusing research to economic development in the state
3/11/2023 JC Post
David Rosowsky is vice president for research at Kansas State University. There are some remarkable things happening in Kansas. Our public higher education institutions have played an important role in educating Kansans over the years, preparing graduates for life and work and serving their communities in myriad ways. A subset of those public universities — our research universities — have been essential economic engines in our state.
KSU meteorologist: Weather patterns play large role in wildfires
3/11/2023 Salina Post
Chip Redmond, the manager of the Kansas Mesonet, a network of 70 weather stations throughout the state, said short-term weather drives fire potential and determines grass's ability to burn, making fire season predictions challenging. "Contrary to popular belief, large wildfires in Kansas are usually independent of long-term drought conditions," Redmond said. "Weather events like a mid-latitude cyclone -- a low pressure system that typically forms east of the Rocky Mountains and moves across the Plains -- typically feature strong winds and provide significant challenges with shifting winds that make firefighting dangerous and fire spread nearly impossible to suppress."
Friday, March 10, 2023
State/Regional
*Three high school seniors earn K-State’s Presidential Scholarship
3/9/23 KWCH
Kansas State University awarded the Presidential Scholarship, the largest scholarship award in the state, to three high school seniors on Wednesday.
Local
*Groundbreaking for new K-State Edge District office building set for April 6
3/9/23 The Manhattan Mercury
Kansas State University officials will be breaking ground on the university’s newest building in its Edge Collaboration District early next month.
*K-State scientists publish research on ecology
3/9/23 WIBW
A team at Kansas State University published research that links increased woody vegetation to declining stream quality in grasslands.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Regional/State
*K-State offering summer STEAM program for middle schoolers
3/8/23 FOX4
For the third straight year, Kansas State University’s College of Education is offering its Virtual Summer STEAM program.
*Salina South student among finalists for KSU Presidential Scholarship
3/8/23 Salina Post
Kansas State University has awarded the Presidential Scholarship, the largest scholarship award in the state, to three high school seniors.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
National/International
Merck Animal Health Supports Future Swine Practitioners through Partnership with AASV Foundation
3/8/23 Farms.com
Scholarships, totaling $50,000, were awarded to 10 veterinary students for 2023. The recipients were announced at the 54th AASV Annual Meeting, held in Aurora, Colorado, March 4-7.
- Conrad Schelkopf, Kansas State University, Class of 2024
Regional/State
*Salina South student among finalists for KSU Presidential Scholarship
3/8/23 Salina Post
The food scientist in Richard Linton leans back in a purple-and-white chair in Call Hall to recite contents of his favorite ice cream.
Local
*K-State gets approval for Edge expansion coming this Spring
3/7/23 WIBW
The Edge, the state-of-the-art collaboration district that creates a pathway for future talent and growth at Kansas State University and across the region, has reached another milestone by receiving approval to build additional commercial office space at 1960 Kimball Ave.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
National/International
The Freezer Tip For More Tender Fried Steak
3/6/23 Tasting Table
Plus science supports this method; one study from Kansas State University found that certain cuts were up to 10% more tender post-freezer session.
New US research on ASF contamination in feed mills
3/6/23 Farms.com
Kansas State University’s Dr. Chad Paulk and his colleagues are currently examining chemical decontamination of feed mills.
NIRSA Rec Center: Celebrating Women’s History Month
3/6/23 Athletic Business
Kathleen Hatch, Morrison Family Associate Vice President for Student Well-being at Kansas State University and Past President of NIRSA will become the fifteenth woman to be recognized with the Association’s most prestigious accolade.
Regional/State
*Kansas State University president reimagining land-grant mission one scoop at a time
3/6/23 Kansas Reflector
The food scientist in Richard Linton leans back in a purple-and-white chair in Call Hall to recite contents of his favorite ice cream.
*$13.5 million awarded by K-State Scholarship Patrol in 4-year stint
3/7/23 WIBW
Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus completed the Scholarship Patrol for the fifth year in a row.
*K-State offering summer STEAM program for middle schoolers
3/7/23 KSNW
For the third straight year, Kansas State University’s College of Education is offering its Virtual Summer STEAM program.
Monday, March 6, 2023
National/International
How to Keep Revenge Spending From Ruining Your Retirement
3/3/2023 User Walls and The New York Times
In the first couple of months this year, thousands of American workers at companies like Google and Twitter have lost their jobs. Interest rates on car loans, credit cards and mortgages are higher than ever, and inflation keeps rising. And the talk of a recession in 2023 hasn't gone away. All of this uncertainty can lead to what personal finance experts call a scarcity mind-set, said Megan McCoy, a professor of financial therapy at Kansas State University. We become hyper-aware of how much things cost and stop buying things we love, she said.
Gene-Edited Pigs Show Resistance To PRRS
3/3/2023 Successful Farming
The Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) costs hog farmers $500 million in losses of reproduction productivity per year. A new breed of pigs developed by Acceligen, a precision breeding and genetic innovator, could change that. . . By using gene editing and protein modifications developed by Kansas State University, Acceligen has bred pigs naturally resistant to PRRS.
Regional/State
*Kansas State University students from Panhandle earn fall semester honors
3/3/2023 Star Herald
More than 4,200 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the fall 2022 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 also are recorded on their permanent academic records.
K-State Technology Development Institute holds open house
3/3/2023 WIBW
The Kansas State University Technology Development Institute recently completed a modernization and retooling project to assist manufacturers better. The institute held an open house today in Manhattan to show what they have retooled. The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $1.7 million CARES grant in December 2020 to enable the institute to expand its ability to provide cutting-edge technologies needed to design, fabricate and launch new products. Having these upgrades will help not only manufacturers but also the students going into the workforce.
Local
K-State food scientist provides tips to improve healthy lifestyles
3/4/2023 The Mercury
Eating healthy can be a challenge with busy lifestyles, but small changes can benefit your overall health. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee encourages daily physical activity and replacing some foods with more nutritious options. "The concept of nutrition includes choosing healthful foods, then after consumption, the body breaks the foods down into the nutrients that provide fuel for our bodies. So, for example, a fresh orange would be more nutritious than a can of orange soda," Blakeslee said.
Friday, March 3, 2023
National/International
‘I Inherited Millions From My Mother, and Everyone Knows’
3/2/23 MSN
Finally, it’s worth thinking about how you’ll set some boundaries around your money in the future. “It sounds like you have some anticipatory anxiety around other people asking you for money, or feeling like they deserve it more than you do,” says Megan McCoy, a financial therapist and professor of personal financial planning at Kansas State University. “Creating and holding boundaries around this money does not mean that you are greedy or selfish.”
Regional/State
There's a dangerous new tick in town, and it's already killing cows across several U.S. states
3/2/23 KCUR
Part of the reason theileria is so devastating to cattle is because it’s new to the U.S., said Cassandra Olds, a microbiologist at Kansas State University who studies the relationships between pathogens and hosts.
Study analyzes land ownership by location
3/2/23 Kansas Farmer
Experts expect nearly 40% of American agricultural land will transition ownership in the next 15 years. As Kansas farmers retire and land is either sold or inherited by farming or non-farming heirs, the makeup and location of the new owners of that land has been changing over time, reports Kansas State University agricultural economist Robin Reid.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
National/International
‘I Inherited Millions From My Mother, and Everyone Knows’
3/2/23 The Cut
Finally, it’s worth thinking about how you’ll set some boundaries around your money in the future. “It sounds like you have some anticipatory anxiety around other people asking you for money, or feeling like they deserve it more than you do,” says Megan McCoy, a financial therapist and professor of personal financial planning at Kansas State University. “Creating and holding boundaries around this money does not mean that you are greedy or selfish.”
Regional/State
*New educational center aims to bring more jobs to Kansas
3/1/23 KSNT
K-State is getting ready for Scorpion Biological Services Inc. to come to Manhattan, with the creation of the Biomanufacturing and Training Education Center.
Local
Big biotech meets the Little Apple
2/28/23 K-State Collegian
“Obviously that has real implications for students engaging in research, whether they’re undergraduate students or they’re graduate students working in the laboratories,” Rosowsky said.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
National/International
Wyoming teachers are leaving. The reasons why may be about more than money
2/28/23 Casper Star-Tribune
Across the U.S., at least 36,000 teaching positions are open. On top of that, there are at least another 163,000 underqualified teachers, an analysis by researchers at Kansas State University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found.
State/Regional
Walk Kansas offers the opportunity to enjoy being healthier
2/28/23 WIBW
Walk Kansas is a K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) health initiative promoting personal health and well-being by helping participants adopt healthy lifestyle habits.
Local
*Aretha Franklin tribute performance set for Thursday at KSU
2/28/23 Junction City Post
The 2022-2023 McCain Performance Series presents "R.E.S.P.E.C.T." at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in Kansas State University's McCain Auditorium.
