WOOD DALE, Illinois, April 10 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, was awarded the 2023 Component Repair Supplier of the Year - Large Volume Category by Atlas Air Worldwide (Atlas Air). AAR's Component Services sites in Grand Prairie, Texas, and Wellington, Kansas, were selected from  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 10 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Civil rights advocate Sherrilyn Ifill will present the Emily Taylor and Marilyn Stokstad Women's Leadership Lecture on April 19 at the University of Kansas. Ifill's lecture will serve as the keynote address for Brown v. Board at 70: Looking Back and Striving Forward, an April 18-19 conference sponsored by KU's School of Education & Human Sciences and the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park in Top  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 9 -- Brown University issued the following news: In a breakthrough that could help revolutionize wireless communication, researchers unveiled a novel method for manipulating terahertz waves, allowing them to curve around obstacles instead of being blocked by them. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- While cellular networks and Wi-Fi systems are more advanced than ever, they are also quickly reaching their bandwidth limits. Scientists know that in the near fut  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Elliott Harris, who previously served as the United Nations' assistant secretary-general for economic development and chief economist, will present the 2024 Self Graduate Fellowship Symposium Lecture at the University of Kansas. Harris will present "Growth, Globalization, and Geopolitics: How Effective Can National Economic Policy Be?" at 3:30 p.m. April 19 in Woodruff Auditorium at the Kansas Union. His  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 10 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * KEY QUOTE: "In answer to an audience member question on what could be done, Kelly encouraged those present to put pressure on their state legislators. 'I really believe that if the Legislature both in the House and the Senate had the opportunity to debate and vote, that Medicaid expansion would pass.'" * * * Gov. Kelly tells Hays Rotary to 'pressure local legislators' for vote on Medicaid expansi  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 10 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University is hosting a digital summit at Fort Riley for the local military community to explore digital innovation and next-gen academic programs. Transitioning soldiers, active-duty military members, veterans and their families from Manhattan, Junction City, Salina and surrounding communities are invited to the K-State Digital Summit at Fort Riley from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24.   more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 9 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Two Kansas State University graduate students were awarded the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools Excellence in Teaching Award at the association's annual meeting in St. Louis. Delaney Sullivan, master's student in English, Camden, Delaware, and Endy Lopes Kailer, doctoral student in agronomy, Piedade do Rio Grande, Brazil, were selected for the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools, or MAGS,   more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 9 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University is one of only 145 universities and colleges worldwide to be honored by the Exercise is Medicine global health initiative for its commitment to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health and is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions. For the first time, K-State -- through the department of kinesiology -- earned a gold-level designation fro  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 10 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas is receiving $8.2 million to begin implementing the Kansas Digital Equity (DE) Plan, which recently received federal approval. This announcement solidifies the state's commitment to transform the landscape of high-speed internet connectivity and digital opportunity across Kansas. "Providing Kansans with the digital resources they need will  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 10 -- The Kansas Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Communities can learn to create walk-, bike-friendly towns during April 24 webinar Communities in the beginning stages of creating more walk- and bike-friendly towns can greatly benefit from attending the Walk Bike Roll online webinar on April 24. Titled "Tell Your Story! How to Leverage Storytelling to Build Project Support and Momentum," the webinar is hosted by the Kansas Department of Tra  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 10 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: University of Kansas Debate Team members Graham Revare, junior from Shawnee, and William Soper, senior from Bucyrus, took second place in the country at the 78th National Debate Tournament, held from April 4 to 9 at Emory University in Atlanta. They advanced to the championship debate, losing to this year's national champions from the University of Michigan. The KU team of sophomores John Marshall, from Lawrence,  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 10 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: It's not easy to go from teaching high school math and physics to teaching kindergarten special education. Yet that kind of movement in the teaching career is more common than one might realize. Even teachers who stay in one field may need to refine their skills in targeted areas, so researchers at the University of Kansas are leading a project to bring coaching to educators who teach math and science to students   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Editor's note: The U.S. News and World Report will release its graduate school rankings for 2024 Best Medical Schools, Best Engineering Schools and Best Clinical Psychology programs at a later date. This story will be updated. * * * Several Oklahoma State University graduate degree programs appeared in the annual "U.S. News and World Report" Best Graduate Schools rankings with the Spears School of Bu  more

WICHITA, Kansas, April 10 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: Textron Aviation today announced the entry into service of its enhanced Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD following first deliveries for each aircraft. These latest product investments aim to provide a modern and stylish tone that aligns with the newest Cessna Citation jets, while maintaining the renowned comfort, durability and performa  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 10 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news on April 9, 2024: By Bryce Puntenney Three UMKC graduate school programs were ranked among the top 40 in the nation in the rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report, with 10 programs ranked in the top 100. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program in the School of Nursing and Health Studies was ranked 19th in the nation, out of a total of 156 ranked schools. The program ranked 49t  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: Amos Rapoport's 1969 book, "House Form and Culture," proved groundbreaking in understanding the important influence of cultural factors in shaping the built environments in different communities around the world Rapoport, now age 95, dedicated his subsequent career to expanding upon the theories that he literally sketched out there more than half a century ago. Two of his former students, now professors   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 10 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas will host a public event with the Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., cousin and childhood best friend of Emmett Till, in conjunction with the traveling exhibition "Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See." The event will take place at 6 p.m. April 24 at the Spencer Museum. Seating is limited; free tickets are required. Parker was 16 years old and Till was 1  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 10 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court in Chiaverini v Napoleon over a Fourth Amendment question. The brief, which was led by the State of Iowa, argues that the length-of-detention rule supersedes a charge-specific rule when determining Fourth Amendment violations by the government. Jason Chiaverini, a jewelry store owner, purchased items illegally   more

EMPORIA, Kansas, April 9 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: A new volunteer-led giving circle, created less than a year ago to support Emporia State University and its students, is already making a big impact. Women for ESU was formed to increase philanthropic investment and to provide a pathway for women who share a vision for leadership and financial growth to come together and create opportunities for Emporia State students. Members pool their contributions into a grant   more