EMPORIA, Kansas, April 5 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: For nearly three decades, Hershel and Augusta Shepherd's magnanimity and commitment to academic excellence have allowed Emporia State University to recognize and aid more than 300 outstanding upperclassmen through the Shepherd University Scholars program. The 12 recipients for 2024 were honored Thursday, April 4, in the Shepherd Scholars Recognition Ceremony and Reception at the Sauder Alumni Center's Butcher-Boer  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 5 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Ian Jacobs, a strategy and planning lead for the U.S. Department of State, has been named Kansas State University's new university strategy officer following a nationwide search. With an anticipated start date in early June, Jacobs will serve as the lead strategic advisor for the Next-Gen K-State strategic plan. He will usher the plan into its second year of implementation, carefully monitor its progress a  more

HESSTON, Kansas, April 5 -- Hesston College issued the following news release: Hesston College announces the establishment of a new endowed scholarship available for the 2024-25 school year: the Milo C. Albrecht Nursing Scholarship. Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Hesston's nursing program will have first preference for this new scholarship. Established with funds from the Milo C. Albrecht estate, this scholarship honors Albrecht's support of Hesston College and its nursing program.   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 5 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce it has been named among Kansas City's Best Companies to Work For by Ingram's. Ingram's "Best Companies to Work For" list recognizes workplaces of the highest quality in the greater Kansas City area--distinguished by management practices, educational opportunities, benefits, and teamwork spirit, setting them apart from thousands of other comp  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 5 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: As part of a national event, the ophthalmology team from Kansas State University's Veterinary Health Center will provide free eye exams for eligible service and working animals during the month of May. Each year, board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Hong Kong collectively provide more than 8,000 free eye exams as part of the American College of Veterinary Oph  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 5 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: Through the K-State 105 initiative, Kansas State University and The University of Kansas Health System announced today that the organizations are working together to explore ways to support health care in rural Kansas communities. The two organizations made the announcement during a joint news conference. The partnership is a first-of-its-kind collaboration that brings together the land-gr  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 4 -- Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued the following news release: Kansas lost approximately $88 million in estimated Quality Care Assessment revenues and interest, a performance audit by Kansas Medicaid Inspector General Steven D. Anderson revealed. Quality Care Assessments are fees that skilled nursing facilities pay to the state for Medicaid reimbursement purposes. The assessments are also matched by federal funds. "Continuing care" facilities provide differe  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 5 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 360, giving Kansas taxpayers additional flexibilities when contributing to a 529 program account, qualified ABLE program account, and first-time home savings account by allowing them to choose the timing of their deduction from state income tax. The bill allows Kansans to apply the deductions from contributions to these accounts to either the c  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 5 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Last month, Governor Laura Kelly's bipartisan Medicaid expansion proposal received support from 18 cities, counties, and state agencies during the Kansas Legislature's Medicaid expansion hearings. The Kansas League of Municipalities and the Kansas Association of Counties, representing more than 650 localities, were among this group. Their testimony was submitted for the hearings in the Hou  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 5 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following news release: A national group of state utility regulators and gas and electric industry representatives are working together to enhance the reliability and safety of the nation's electric power grid. Kansas Corporation Commissioner Dwight D. Keen is one of seven state commissioners selected to participate with seven gas and electric industry professionals in the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissi  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: An assistant professor of civil, environmental & architectural engineering at the University of Kansas who is studying the ability of wetlands to improve water quality by removing nitrate has won a five-year, $577,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. Amy Hansen is the recipient of an NSF Early Career Development (CAREER) award for her work to understand the role of vegetation in nitrogen exchan  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 5 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service staff accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. KU Kudos is published six times a year. Have something to share? Submit by June 1 for the next edition. Self-nominations are encou  more

SALINA, Kansas, April 5 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU) and JRI Hospitality announced a new collaboration on Thursday, one that will see JRI partner as the university's new food service provider. The collaboration begins early this summer. "We're excited for this next chapter in the story of building the student experience," said Dr. Matt Thompson, KWU president. "The food we serve our students is critical to the student experie  more

MARSHALL, Missouri, April 5 -- Missouri Valley College issued the following news: Missouri Valley College has announced that Lisa Pelofsky has joined President Joe Parisi's senior leadership team as chief grants officer and government relations liaison. Pelofsky, a Kansas City native, has more than 25 years of experience with fundraising and grant writing. She began her career on Capitol Hill as a Congressional staffer and has served in various fundraising positions on Congressional and Senato  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 5 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: KJHK 90.7, a student-operated radio station, was awarded "Best in the Nation" at the Intercollegiate Broadcast System (IBS) conference. The IBS conference, a pinnacle event in the broadcasting community, gathers aspiring broadcasters and industry professionals from high schools and universities nationwide. Two of KJHK's students team members were recognized with individual awards: * Alexis Vielma, station IT d  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 5 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news on April 3, 2024: Jackson County, Missouri, voters rejected a sales tax proposal April 2 to fund a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals and renovations to the Chiefs' home Arrowhead Stadium. While neither team has announced what move it will make next, the vote has signaled uncertainty about the organizations' future. Christopher Etheridge, a researcher who studies sports media and society, community groups and   more