Researchers Taking Team Approach to Kansas’ Water Challenges
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service Manhattan, KS – The director of a Kansas State University program that works to address the state’s water challenges credits a team-first philosophy for progress being made to improve water quality and conserve available resources. Susan Metzger, the associate director for K-State Research and […]
Governor Kelly Announces Appointments to Early Childhood Transition Task Force
Topeka, KS – Governor Laura Kelly today announced her appointments to the Early Childhood Transition Task Force, which was created by Governor Kelly’s first executive order of her second term, Executive Order 23-01. The Task Force is charged with reviewing Kansas’s early childhood care and education system and developing a roadmap for the creation of […]
From School Choice to Parents’ Rights, Kansas Lawmakers Are Pushing Education Changes
Wichita, KS— Dozens of education bills making their way through the Kansas Legislature this session could have a profound effect on public schools. Conservatives want to make it easier for families to send their children to private schools — including diverting tax dollars — and they’re once again pushing for more parental control over what’s taught […]
Wheat Grazing Draws to a Close With First Hollow Stem on the Horizon
By Gail Ellis Stillwater, OK– The first hollow stem stage of grazed wheat, a lead indicator of when to remove cattle from wheat pasture to preserve yield potential, could arrive within the next two to three weeks for some varieties. Amanda De Oliveira Silva, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for small grains, said her wheat […]
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 […]