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Connecting care where it's needed

K-State Extension community health workers are improving access to care across Kansas, helping neighbors overcome barriers and take control of their health.

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Tamara Bauer named director of Institute for Community Health and Well-being

Tamara Bauer has been named the director of the Institute for Community Health and Well-being at K-State. In this role, Bauer will help translate the institute’s...

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Get your steps in with Walk Kansas

Walk Kansas is an eight-week, team-based challenge tracking your physical activity from March 22 to May 16. K-State employees can join at a discounted rate...

People with Purpose: Chuck Laughlin

As a McPherson County Extension agent focused on family and community wellness, Chuck Laughlin leads programming that helps residents build relevant life skills...

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Cancer rates are rising in western Kansas. K-State is helping community members address the issue

The Johnson Cancer Research Center is leading a community-driven effort to address residents' concerns about rising cancer rates and implement solutions to...

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Small batches, big ambitions

From sourdough startups to statewide networks, K-State's Community Food Systems team connects small business entrepreneurs with the tools, labs and partners...

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People with Purpose: Jin Lee

Enhancing culture is the goal in every room Jin Lee enters. As an associate professor of psychological sciences, Lee aims to make workplaces safer and healthier...

Jin Lee, wearing a black turtleneck and jeans, helps two students sitting at a table with computer work. Standing in the middle and leaning over the table, Lee points to the student's computer on his right. Both students look at the screen attentively.

Biomanufacturing initiative links education, industry and workforce needs

Kansas State University is continuing the Multidisciplinary Hiring Initiative in Biomanufacturing with four new faculty hires whose work strengthens research,...

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Doing good for Kansas

In recognition of the university's commitment to partnering with Kansas communities, K-State is one of more than 200 universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's...

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New K-State research seeks to help children breathe easier and avoid respiratory infection

Respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly known as RSV, sends thousands of young children to the hospital each year, and treatment options remain limited....

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