K-State in the news — September 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, Sept. 29, 2023
National/International
Wilbur-Ellis Announces Student Teams Honored in the Second Annual Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award
9/28/23 Yahoo! Finance
The top honor of $25,000 was presented to the Grain Science Team from Kansas State University for their proposal to increase production of perennial crops. The team made the case that perennial crops require less soil-intensive practices than annual varieties, and outlined how increasing production of perennials could promote soil health, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, water quality, and agricultural systems that can adapt better to climate change. Last year, another KSU team also took the top Innovation Award honor.
Local
*George Takei encourages young people to be idealistic participants in politics
9/28/23 The Manhattan Mercury
Former Star Trek actor George Takei’s graphic novel “They Called Us the Enemy” was selected as the 2023 K-State First Book. He spoke at Kansas State University’s McCain Auditorium about his experiences in the internment camps to promote his novel.
*K-State’s Digital Summit for Teens to provide immersive digital innovation
9/28/23 WIBW
Kansas State University’s first Digital Summit for Teens will provide next-gen higher education digital innovation.
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023
National/International
DOD Awards $53 Million in Grants Under the National Defense Education Program
9/27/23 U.S. Dept. of Defense
The following four- to five-year grants support scholarship programs for students intending to pursue research careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields.
Kansas State University (Manhattan, Kansas): “Applied Research and Innovation Scholarship for Engineering Students in Advanced Aerospace Technologies, AI, and Cybersecurity (ARISE)”
Local
*K-State sees first enrollment increase in nine years
9/27/23 KMAN
For the first time in nine years, Kansas State University is up in enrollment.
*K-State to host artificial intelligence symposium with Manhattan Public Library
9/27/23 JCPost
Delve into the world of artificial intelligence to better understand the rising technology and its use in education at a free symposium Oct. 16-18 presented by Kansas State University and the Manhattan Public Library.
*K-State engineer receives grant to build sustainable infrastructure for tribal communities
9/27/23 WIBW
A Kansas State University engineering professor received a collaborative National Science Foundation grant to build sustainable infrastructure for tribal communities.
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023
National/International
AI and science: what 1,600 researchers think
9/27/23 Nature
“Machine learning can sometimes be useful, but AI is causing more damage than it helps. It leads to false discoveries due to scientists using AI without knowing what they are doing,” said Lior Shamir, a computer scientist at Kansas State University in Manhattan.
Nearly 10K teachers are missing in Pennsylvania: We need to do something about it | Opinion
9/26/23 PennLive.com
Over the past few weeks, nearly 55.4 million K-12th grade students in the United States returned to school. Missing from their classrooms? At least 55,000 teachers, according to new data published by Dr. Tuan Nguyen, a Kansas State University education professor.
State/Regional
Eclipse watch parties planned across Kansas
9/26/23 KSN.com
The Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan will be holding an eclipse viewing event with K-State Professor Chris Sorensen giving a special presentation at 10 a.m. on the day of the eclipse, according to the center’s social media.
*K-State 105 partnership initiative to expand FHSU-led small business development center operations in northwest Kansas
9/26/23 KNCK-AM
The K-State 105 initiative is supporting small business development in Northwest Kansas through a collaborative approach that leverages the expertise and small business connections of higher education and statewide and regional partners.
Local
*K-State’s Beach Museum of Art opens new interactive art exhibition
9/26/23 WIBW
Kansas State University’s Beach Museum of Art will open a new interactive art exhibition.
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023
National/International
*K-State to host Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics Symposium
9/26/23 Farms.com
“We are thrilled to witness the K-State community uniting for an event that promotes teamwork among students and faculty across diverse disciplines, all aimed at empowering the adoption of technologies for sustained agriculture,” said Valentina Pereyra, doctoral student and member of the organizing committee of the symposium.
*Kansas State University announces new ag professor
9/25/23 Pet Food Industry
Bringing a wealth of experience in companion animal food technology and nutrition, Julia Pezzali will become the new assistant professor of pet food science in Kansas State University’s grain science and industry department starting in November.
*K-State Receives Grants For Cattle, Swine Vaccine Development
9/25/23 Feed Lot
The Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine has received two grants to fund research for vaccine development to protect cattle and swine from infectious diseases.
State/Regional
*Rolling Hills Zoo rhino’s cause of death still unknown but K-State research finds surprise
9/25/23 WN/Salina Journal
While a cause of death is still unknown, a white rhinoceros who died at Rolling Hills Zoo has been able to offer information for scientific research.
Old World Bluestem invading some native pastures
9/26/23 The Grand Island Independent
This resource from K-State shows ID characteristics and management info: https://www.frontierdistrict.k-state.edu/livestock/docs/2.
Breaking the rules in agriculture
9/25/23 Great Bend Tribune
Everything in the column was the correct protocol straight from K-State’s Crop Production Specialist such as eliminating volunteer wheat and planting after the fly free date.
Local
*K-State launches next-gen Institute for Digital Agriculture, Advanced Analytics
9/25/23 JC Post
Kansas State University is setting the stage as a national leader in digital agriculture with the launch of the interdisciplinary Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics.
Monday, Sept. 25, 2023
National/International
Burns & McDonnell Opens Student Success Center at Kansas State University
9/22/2023 UtilityDive
Burns & McDonnell has opened a Student Success Center at Kansas State University . . . The Burns & McDonnell Student Success Center will serve as an innovative hub for students pursuing careers in engineering, architecture, construction and related fields.
State/Regional
*K-State 105 partnership initiative to expand FHSU-led Small Business Development Center operations in northwest Kansas
9/22/2023 Great Bend Tribune
The K-State 105 initiative is supporting small business development in northwest Kansas through a collaborative approach that leverages the expertise and small business connections of higher education and statewide and regional partners.
*K-State launches institute that enhances digital technologies, analytical methods
9/22/2023 WIBW
Kansas State University is launching an institute that enhances agricultural and analytical methods and digital technologies. Kansas State University officials said they are setting the stage as a national leader in digital agriculture with the launch of the interdisciplinary Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics.
*K-State's food pantry moves into new space to offer better well-being for students
9/22/2023 WIBW
Cats' Cupboard: The K-State Food Pantry invited the community to tour its new facility today. The new facility was made possible by a gift from David and Tracy Lockton. Cats' Cupboard transitioned from Fairchild Hall to this brand-new facility for space to offer an enhanced experience to students facing food insecurity, as well as educational and engagement opportunities that promote student health, success, and well-being.
Local
*KSU Foundation elects 35 new members, reelects 82
9/22/2023 JC Post
Following a vote at the September 8 meeting of the Kansas State University Foundation's board of trustees in Manhattan, two members were reelected to a three-year term on the foundation's board of directors, two members were newly elected to the board of directors and 35 new members were elected to four-year terms on its board of trustees. Additionally, 82 members were reelected to the board of trustees.
Friday, Sept. 22, 2023
National/International
Kansas State president on university’s future
9/22/23 World Grain
To continue attracting world-class faculty and to build the number of students studying grain, milling and baking science, Kansas State University must have “a facility, infrastructure and equipment that’s at the level where industry is,” said Richard H. Linton, PhD, president of Kansas State University.
State/Regional
*K-State wants to know: What makes Allen County tick?
9/21/23 Iola Register
Allen County will host a delegation from Kansas State University Oct. 4 and 5, as university leaders plan to visit Humboldt and Iola as part of a university initiative to better understand and assist the diverse communities it serves.
Kansas Board of Regents sculpt $300 million plan for boosting state aid to public higher education
9/21/23 Kansas Reflector
Ethan Erickson, vice president for administration and finance at Kansas State University, received approval from the board for $25 million to support new or renovated buildings that would be tied to an agriculture innovation center dedicated to beef, dairy and grain science research and instruction. This appropriation would be set up as a one-to-one match from the private sector. The land-grant university has identified $133 million for the agricultural development project budgeted at $208 million, he said.
Kansas State earned support from the Board of Regents for$5 million in state tax dollars to create a water research institute to tackle quality and quantity challenges. The institute would delve into water scarcity as well as food production and urban planning for benefit of the state, he said.
“We have to do this,” said Marshall Stewart, a senior vice president at KSU. “It’s a top priority for the state of Kansas.”
Local
*K-State announces new strategic plan for the future
9/21/23 KSNT
Marshall Stewart, the senior vice president and chief of staff at K-State, joined the 27 News morning show to speak about a new strategy being implemented at the university.
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023
National/International
Research team develops smallest antibody scaffold
9/20/23 Fox 8
A collaborative scientific team led by researchers at the Applied Biomedical Science Institute (ABS), Scripps Research, Kansas State University (K-State), University of Louisville, OmniAb, Inc., and Ligand Pharmaceuticals has discovered and validated a potential new class of therapeutic agent based on the unique antigen binding regions of cow antibodies.
What is a balance transfer and how does it work?
9/20/23 Wallet Hub
"Research, comparative shopping, and reading the details are paraount to fully understanding the proposal from the company that is recieving the transfer," Derek J. Sensing, Practicing Professor, Personal Financial PLanning, Kansas State University.
State/Regional
K-State releases new record-keeping APP for cattle
9/20/23 KLA
Kansas Small Business Development Center Assistant State Director Laurie Pieper said the plan is far reaching. “It’s helping to boost the economies in all 105 counties in the state of Kansas through connecting them with expertise and resources and support that they need to create wealth and really help the economies locally,” Piper said.
Importance of early pregnancy checks for cow-calf producers
9/20/23 Kansas Ag Connection
Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute recently emphasized the importance of determining a cow's pregnancy status early on. This knowledge greatly aids in deciding which cows to keep and which to part with.
Local
*K-State Salina continues commitment to leadership education with new programs
9/21/23 Salina Post
K-State Salina now offers a new leadership course taught in collaboration with K-State's Staley School of Leadership. All incoming students participate in this introductory course, ensuring leadership competencies are developed for all K-State Salina students.
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023
National/International
*K-State 105 partnership initiative to expand FHSU-led Small Business Development Center operations in Northwest Kansas
9/19/23 KTLA
The K-State 105 initiative is supporting small business development in Northwest Kansas through a collaborative approach that leverages the expertise and small business connections of higher education and statewide and regional partners.
State/Regional
Initiative partnering Fort Hays State, K-State aims to boost small businesses across Kansas
9/19/23 KWCH
Kansas Small Business Development Center Assistant State Director Laurie Pieper said the plan is far reaching. “It’s helping to boost the economies in all 105 counties in the state of Kansas through connecting them with expertise and resources and support that they need to create wealth and really help the economies locally,” Piper said.
K-State develops system elevating organic produce safety
9/19/23 Kansas Ag Connection
Kansas State University’s Technology Development Institute is making waves in the agricultural sector. In a bid to address food safety concerns prevalent in the organic produce world, they’ve unleashed an ingenious solution.
Local
Remote Online Initiative Project kicks off to help professionals in the remote work field
9/19/23 WIBW
Kansas State University and the North Central Regional Planning Commission are launching a project in helping remote work.
Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
National/International
*K-State 105 partnership initiative to expand FHSU-led Small Business Development Center operations in Northwest Kansas
9/19/23 Trading View/Reuters
The K-State 105 initiative is supporting small business development in Northwest Kansas through a collaborative approach that leverages the expertise and small business connections of higher education and statewide and regional partners.
Fall Turkey Hunting Is Cancelled for 2023, Kansas Officials Say
9/18/23 Wide Open Spaces
Due to low population numbers, the KDWP and the National Wild Turkey Federation are funding a population research project at Kansas State University in January 2024.
*Kansas State Researchers to Lead Team Addressing Food Safety in Organically Raised Produce
9/18/23 AgriMarketing
Kansas State University’s Technology Development Institute in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is working with a team of researchers from across the country to address organic-compliant food safety concerns for the produce industry.
State/Regional
Kansas senator plants seeds of awareness concerning farmers mental health
9/18/23 WIBW
“There are a number of resources that are available through K-State and through our extension network to help producers.”
Is the farm bill just for farmers?
9/18/23 Great Bend Tribune
Farm and food policy go hand in hand, so current discussions leading to the next U.S. Farm Bill is likely to affect the availability of food, said Kansas State University agricultural policy specialist Jenny Ifft.
*Nicole Gonzales of Greenleaf Attends High School Summer Institute Hosted by K-State College of Business Administration
9/18/23 NCK Today
Nicole Gonzalez of Greenleaf received an inside look at what it’s like to be K-State business students at the 2023 High School Summer Institute, put on by the Center for Principled Business in Kansas State University’s College of Business Administration.
Monday, Sept. 18, 2023
National/International
*AI chatbots may be the future of personality tests in job hiring
9/16/2023 Knowridge
Tianjun Sun, a psychologist at Kansas State University, teamed up with experts from several other schools to see if a computer chatbot can do a better job at understanding your personality.
Kansas wildlife panel suspends turkey hunting season this fall
9/15/2023 Yahoo! News and The Wichita Eagle
And next January, a new research project at Kansas State University will examine wild turkey populations and ecology to inform state harvest and habitat management.
K-State Lands $1M to Boost Grain Sorghum Research
9/15/2023 Farms.com
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded nearly $1 million to a Kansas State University program to lead research and innovation in sorghum production, boosting a crop that is grown more in Kansas than anywhere else in the United States.
State/Regional
*K-State's Technology Development Institute produces system to improve food safety in produce
9/16/2023 WIBW
Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute produces a system to improve food safety in produce. Kansas State University officials said K-State's Technology Development Institute in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is working with a team of researchers from across the country to address organic-compliant food safety concerns for the produce industry.
*K-State veterinary research team finds unusual parasite in white rhinoceros
9/16/2023 WIBW
A Kansas State University veterinary research team found an unusual parasite in a white rhinoceros, which is the first case report ever made in the U.S. K-State officials said the findings were published in the September issue of Parasitologia, an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal. Theresa Quintana, a concurrent doctoral and Master of Public Health student, from Topeka, was the student first author on the article.
Local
*K-State College of Ag ranks among top 10 on website
9/15/2023 The Mercury
K-State ranks No. 6 out of the 253 agriculture departments Niche, a site that uses data, ratings and public reviews to find the quality of college programs, considered for its 2024 selection. "K-State is honored to be included in Niche's top-10 list for 2024 Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences in America," said Ernie Minton, dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension.
*'Labor of Love' | Beach exhibit showcases use of art in Kansas schools
9/16/2023 The Mercury
"To the Stars Through Art" presents pieces that were collected from over a dozen school districts in Kansas. They were once displayed on classroom walls, bringing life and color to the room. Now, these works are on display at K-State's Beach Museum of Art through May. The exhibit is a history lesson with paintings, prints and folk crafts — a window into the early- to mid-20th century.
Friday, Sept. 15, 2023
National/International
The debate over crop insurance, as climate change drives the price up
9/14/23 NPR
Taxpayers pick up most of the bill for this protection. The government pays roughly 60 cents on the dollar for crop insurance premiums and shells out hefty subsidies to the crop insurance companies involved on top of that. Jennifer Ifft, an agricultural economist at Kansas State University, says the program keeps growing bigger and more important.
450,000 Americans May Have A Meat Allergy Caused By Tick Bites
9/14/23 Discover magazine
“Some people [with alpha-gal syndrome] are very sensitive even to the smell of meat,” says Yoonseong Park, an entomologist at Kansas State University who studies AGS and lone star ticks.
State/Regional
‘It’s more than just laundry.’ Free wash day at this KCK laundromat helps build community
9/14/23 The Kansas City Star
Kim Weaver is the Local Health Action Team Lead for Communities Organizing to Promote Equity or COPE. Her organization is the primary funder for the event and covers the utility bill and food for the day. Other funding and donations come from Laundry Love, the K-State Research Extension, Mothers of Wyandotte County, Keeler’s Woman Center, and Ladies of Pearl.
Local
*K-State research reveals AI potential
9/14/23 The Manhattan Mercury
A Kansas State University psychologist researcher discovered that artificial intelligence could help create accurate personality tests for job candidate selection tools, among other tasks.
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023
Local
*K-State names university’s 2023 Company of the Year
9/13/23 WIBW
Kansas State University officials said the university’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is honoring Burns & McDonnell as its 2023 Company of the Year. This annual selection is based on exhibited commitment to engineering education and high standards and quality performance in the engineering profession.
Girls in Aviation event planned at K-State Salina Sept. 30
9/13/23 Salina Post
The Kansas State University Aerospace and Technology Campus Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) will host its seventh annual Girls in Aviation Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at K-State Salina's Maintenance Hangar, 2435 Hein Avenue in Salina.
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023
National/International
Immigrant amnesty could increase their wages and boost US economy: Report
9/12/23 Phys.org
Undocumented immigrants represent a quarter of the immigrants living in the United States—around 12 million people. These people participate heavily in the U.S. economy, but their lack of legal status affects their wages, said author Hugh Cassidy, an associate professor of economics at Kansas State University.
Bacon Prices to Rise as State Slaughterhouse Laws Take Effect
9/12/23 The Messenger
“I expect we'll see more ground products [in California] because it's a way to keep more pork in the market,” said Glynn Tonsor, a livestock economist for Kansas State University.
State/Regional
*K-State leaders to travel for a community visit in the Allen County region
9/12/23 WIBW
Kansas State University leaders will travel for a community visit on Wednesday, Oct. 4 and Thursday, Oct. 5 in the Allen County region.
*George Takei plans visit to K-State, here’s how to get tickets
9/12/23 KSNT
Kansas State University announced in a press release on its website that Takei, best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek franchise, will be at the university for a lecture later this month. Takei will be speaking about his book, “They Called Us Enemy,” during his visit.
Local
*In Focus 9/11/23: Richard Linton
9/11/23 KMAN
The president talks about the university’s NextGen K-State Strategic Plan, unveiled Friday and some of the goals of this new initiative.
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023
National/International
HydroGraph and EMP Shield to Create Next-Gen EMI Shielding
9/11/23 Associated Press
Publicly listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange in December 2021, the Company acquired the exclusive license from Kansas State University to produce both graphene and hydrogen through its patented detonation process.
K-State Releases App for Animal Record-Keeping
9/11/23 Morning AgClips
Kansas State University agricultural economics and veterinary medicine staff are taking their knowledge on animal record-keeping to mobile phones with an app that is now available in app stores for iPhone and Android devices.
Farm Legislation Also Affects Nutrition Programs, Says K-State Officials
9/12/23 Farms.com
Farm and food policy go hand in hand, so current discussions leading to the next U.S. Farm Bill is likely to affect the availability of food, said Kansas State University agricultural policy specialist Jenny Ifft.
Local
*Tracz Family Band Hall holds dedication ceremony
9/10/23 KMAN
Director of Bands, Dr. Frank Tracz (Trace) says that he is excited for the K-State Marching Band to have their own space.
*K-State looks to add 50% more students by 2030 in new initiative
9/11/23 The Mercury
Under a new long-term plan, K-State officials want to increase enrollment by more than 50%.
Monday, Sept. 11, 2023
National/International
Kansas schools fear Evergy rate hikes, higher bills will harm teacher recruitment
9/10/2023 Yahoo! News, AOL and The Kansas City Star
"People are always going to look at upfront costs over everything and they're not going to look at the lifecycle costs, which would really drastically reduce that first cost," said David Carter, director of the K-State Engineering Extension, which houses the Kansas Energy Program that offers small businesses, agricultural producers, government agencies and K-12 schools with energy-related education and technical assistance.
In the Wake of Fukushima's Waste Water Release, Public Perception on Nuclear Power Could Face a Roadblock
9/8/2023 MarketScale
An expert in this area is Amir Bahadori, who is an Associate Professor at Kansas State University. His expertise lies in environmental engineering, particularly in the areas of air quality and climate change. His work has provided insightful perspectives on a range of topics related to environmental safety and sustainability. Bahadori is an authority on the scientific, regulatory, and public perception challenges surrounding issues like radiation and nuclear energy.
Aviation industry urged to respond to medical guidance on cabin fumes
9/10/2023 Medical Independent
According to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), such fume events are uncommon. However, a Los Angeles Times investigation in 2020 cited a FAA-funded study by Kansas State University which found the rate of these events occurred in one in every 5,000 flights.
State/Regional
*Founded as the first U.S. land-grant, can K-State reinvent itself for the 21st century?
9/10/2023 The Topeka Capital-Journal
It hasn't been two years since he arrived in the Sunflower State, and Richard Linton has already been in more than 80 of Kansas' 105 counties. The Kansas State University president has walked through the wheat fields of far western Kansas. He's stepped through each of the state’s public universities and most of the community colleges. And in meeting with ground-level community members and statewide leaders, Linton has come away with one impression. K-State can do better — and be better — as it, the nation's first land-grant university, redefines what it means to educate and serve the people of Kansas.
*K-State biologist researches methods to help with cervical cancer treatment
9/9/2023 WIBW
A Kansas State University biologist is researching methods to help with cervical cancer treatment. Kansas State University officials said according to the World Health Organization, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. K-State biologist Nicholas Wallace is researching methods to make cervical cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy and reduce the toxicity of treatment for patients.
State/Regional
*K-State unveils new NextGen strategic plan
9/10/2023 KMAN
Kansas State University unveiled the new K-State NextGen Strategic Plan after over a year of development. Kansas State University president Richard Linton spoke about the plan on Thursday and said it was necessary in helping the university move into the future.
New K-State app aims to make lives of Kansas farmers easier
9/8/2023 KSNT
Members of Kansas State University's agricultural and veterinary staff have released a brand-new app meant to give rural farmers a helping hand. The new app, CalfDex, is the result of a project funded through a grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program, according to K-State. The app is free to download for iPhone and Android users.
Friday, Sept. 8, 2023
National/International
Your Post-Vacation Guide to Getting Your Finances Under Control
9/7/23 The Cut
Instead of making goals that require cutting back, think about what you wish you could spend more money on. “This is a good thought experiment to try with a friend or a loved one,” says Megan McCoy, a professor of personal financial planning at Kansas State University.
Industry experts impart snack and bakery insights on SF&WB multimedia channels
9/7/23 Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Ernie Minton, dean of Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture, is one of several academics at the land-grant university focused on the future of food. He took time out of his busy schedule to speak with Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery about his career, the department’s record of important work, and the mission of the newly formed Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation.
Financial Advisors Can Assuage Clients’ Fears By Promoting Self-Efficacy
9/7/23 Market Scale
Meghaan Lurtz, is a Professor of Practice at Kansas State University. With a multidisciplinary background that spans psychology, finance, and therapy, Lurtz brings a uniquely comprehensive approach to the field of financial planning
State/Regional
*ROCK HILLS STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT STEM DEGREES AND CAREERS THROUGH K-STATE EDUCATION PROGRAM
9/7/23 KNCK
Students from USD 107 Rock Hills learned about degrees and careers in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math thanks to a three-year grant awarded to Kansas State University's College of Education Rural Education Center.
*Newstalk: Troy Harding
9/7/23 KWCH
Troy Harding, integrated studies department head for K-State Saline, did a live studio TV segment with KWCH 12 News.
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
National/International
Why Do Cats Knead Like They’re Making Biscuits?
9/7/23 Scientific American
Behavior experts have proposed several reasons for why domestic cats “make biscuits,” as kneading is sometimes dubbed, although never fear, cats still retain their mystery. “Some of these are just theories because we don’t know,” says Susan Nelson, a veterinarian at Kansas State University. “Cats don’t get the funding for studies like dogs do.”
State/Regional
K-State local foods program to offer fellowships for Kansas communities
9/6/23 Ottawa Herald
A Kansas State University program that aims to improve the health of Kansans by increasing access to locally grown foods is giving the effort a big boost this fall.
Local
*K-State Salina industry partnerships help students gain real-world experiences
9/6/23 KSAL
Thanks to multiple industry partnerships, Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus connects companies and students through internships to provide students with real-world career experiences and present companies with new perspectives and future employee options.
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023
National/International
*Department of Defense gives K-State engineer a $300K grant
9/2/23 American Military News/The Manhattan Mercury
The U.S. Department of Defense has given Kansas State University professor Hongyu Wu a $300,000 grant for research related to the Navy.
K-State Researchers Land $1.9M Grant to Improve Crop Genetics
9/4/23 Morning AgClips
The National Science Foundation has awarded more than $1.9 million to a team of Kansas State University researchers to identify key genetic elements that enhance scientists’ ability to generate farm crops and other plants from tissues or cells.
Watch Kansas State University marching band perform Metallica halftime show
9/3/23 Loudwire
Kansas State University’s marching band—The Pride of Wildcat Land—is the latest to join the competition and rise to the challenge.
State/Regional
Best counties to raise a family in Kansas
9/1/23 The Wichita Eagle
#7 Riley County, Kansas. Top private schools: Kansas State University Center for Child Development.
K-State recommends CDC guidelines as COVID cases expected to rise
9/2/23 KSNT News
Kansas State University is urging students to adhere to guidelines from federal health authorities in light of an expected increase in COVID-19 cases.
Wild turkey research to be conducted at Kansas State University
9/2/23 Salina Post
To address these declines, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is partnering with the National Wild Turkey Federation to fund key wild turkey research at Kansas State University with researchers within the Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and College of Horticulture and Natural Resources.
Local
Industry offers resources to help; short supplies of certified seed wheat
9/1/23 JC Post
Luckily, Kansas growers have a wealth of resources available for this research, including K-State’s Kansas Wheat Variety Guide or the “Wheat Varieties for Kansas and the Great Plains” best choices book.
Eric Meyer of the Marion County Record visits K-State
9/1/23 The K-State Collegian
Kansas State hosted Eric Meyer, editor and owner of the Marion County Record, in Kedzie Hall Friday to speak to journalism students about the police raid on the Record which took place Aug. 11.
Friday, Sept. 1, 2023
National/International
*In wake of diagnosis, Richard Linton says K-State has given him new definition of family
8/31/23 MSN
Richard Linton had long known that Kansas State University could be a special place for his family.
*Many Parents Don’t Know How Kids Are Doing in School: 9 Insights into Pandemic Recovery & Aftermath
8/31/23 Yahoo! News
Tuan Nguyen, a Kansas State University education professor, last year set out with two colleagues to collect statewide data on teacher shortages. They counted more than 36,500 vacancies in 37 states and D.C. for the 2021-22 school year. Updated data found that teacher shortages had grown 35% among that group, to more than 49,000 vacancies.
State/Regional
*K-State program aims to ignite interest in STEM degrees and careers
8/31/23 KWCH 12 News
Kansas State University is helping students pursue degrees and careers in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math thanks to a three-year grant awarded to the College of Education’s Rural Education Center.
How Kansas State’s Gene Taylor became one of the nation’s best athletic directors
8/31/23 The Wichita Eagle
Gene Taylor has spent the past 39 years working with different athletic departments all across the country. And during that time he has never felt like a celebrity in any of the college towns he has called home. Until now.
Local
*Department of Defense gives K-State engineer a $300K grant
8/31/23 The Manhattan Mercury
The U.S. Department of Defense has given Kansas State University professor Hongyu Wu a $300,000 grant for research related to the Navy.
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