Kansas Lawmakers Could Pass ‘Bill of Rights’ to Help Foster Parents and Kids in a Chaotic System
Topeka, KS — Kansas foster parents could soon have stronger protections against discrimination and mistreatment as lawmakers push forward with a law promising new rights to them and the children they take in. The legislation promises foster parents training, timely payments and protections against discrimination based on race, religion, gender or marital status. For children, the […]
Boyer Family, Community First National Bank Endow $50,000 ‘Champion of Diversity’ Scholarship in K-State’s College of Education
Manhattan, KS— The family of James Boyer and Community First National Bank have created a scholarship for College of Education students at Kansas State University with the hope of supporting students of color pursuing degrees in education. Boyer, who passed away in 2017, was the first African American professor in the College of Education when […]
Inside One of the Anti-Abortion Crisis Pregnancy Centers That Might Get Millions from Kansas
Anti-abortion lawmakers in Kansas want to dramatically expand taxpayer funding for crisis pregnancy centers. Critics say they’re dangerous.
‘Living Well Wednesday’ Session to Focus on Anxiety, Overthinking
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – In small doses, anxiety might be a good thing, perhaps inspiring a person to act quickly in the face of danger, or think twice about a large expense. But too much anxiety…not so much. “The problem is when anxiety becomes […]
K-State Salina Professor Part of Research Team awarded National Science Foundation Grant for Accessibility Research
Salina, KS— Siny Joseph, professor and graduate faculty at Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus, is among a team of five researchers who have been awarded grant funding from the National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator program to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities. Wichita State University is leading the $750,000 National Science Foundation, […]
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Buffalo Soldiers – Fort Leavenworth
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University “Buffalo soldiers” is a term to describe the African-American members of the Army who served with distinction in the 1800s. Their service eventually paved the way for an integrated military and society – and it all began […]
K-State AG Economist Urges Producers to Review Crop Insurance Options
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS– A Kansas State University agricultural economist is encouraging farmers to know their options before considering a pair of crop insurance policies that would allow them to increase their coverage for row crops beyond what is allowed for individual policies. Jenny Ifft said […]
Kansas State University Seeks Applicants for Summer Rural Veterinary Medicine Program
Manhattan, KS— The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University seeks applicants for the Summer Program for Aspiring Rural Kansas, or SPARK, veterinary experience. SPARK creates direct and purposeful connections between aspiring veterinarians and veterinary practices in rural communities throughout Kansas. During the weeklong immersive experience, participants shadow veterinarians in rural communities to gain […]
Boyhood Home Now Open for Tours
Abilene, KS– Tours of President Eisenhower’s boyhood home are once again available to the public. Extensive preservation work including exterior lead paint abatement and maintenance updates closed the home for several months. The project is now complete and guests are welcome to once again step back in time and see the home where our nation’s […]
Kansas KidWind Challenge Kicks Off This Week with a Record Number of Teams
Topeka, KS– Just as the amount of wind energy being produced in the state is growing, so are the number of students participating in the Kansas KidWind Challenge. The annual event has grown from one regional challenge in 2016 to six regional events in 2022. This year’s competition promises to be bigger than ever with […]