MADISON, Wisconsin, May 1 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Rebekah Taussig Rebekah Taussig wasn't alone, but she sure felt like it. Paralyzed since the age of 3, Taussig couldn't help noticing that depictions of disability were limited to the monstrous Hunchback of Notre Dame, inspirational Helen Keller or angelic Forrest Gump. None came close to capturing her experience, nor did she expect them to. "I'd never considered disability an identity wort  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 2 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on May 1, 2024: * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after co-leading with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach on behalf of 19 other state attorneys general in filing suit in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) over the Biden Administration's new rule attacking the abil  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, May 1 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: A professor who delights in sharing his knowledge and mentoring the next generation of biologists is the 2024 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor at Emporia State University. Dr. William Jensen, professor of wildlife ecology, director of ESU Natural Areas and director of the Schmidt Museum of Natural History, learned of the award during his field ecology class on Tuesday, April 30. Jensen began his career at Emporia  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, May 1 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: Nearly 600 Emporia State University students are candidates for degrees during spring commencement ceremonies at White Auditorium on May 10 and 11. Graduate ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 10. Undergraduates will receive their degrees at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11. White Auditorium is at 111 E. Sixth Ave. in downtown Emporia. Wint Winter, a member of the Kansas Board of Regents, will give remarks during the  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, May 2 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: A new academic partnership between Emporia State University and Washburn University School of Law will benefit ESU students who want to become attorneys and help address the problem of legal representation across much of the state. The partnership allows students to complete a bachelor's degree as well as a law degree in six years. The 3+3 program of Law Early Admission Program, where students spend three years at ea  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Committee has selected Julia Murphy as the CAS Orange Gown Graduate for Oklahoma State University's Spring 2024 undergraduate commencement ceremony. "I am honored to be the Orange Gown Graduate for the College of Arts and Sciences for the spring of 2024," Murphy said. "It is a privilege to represent my college at graduation and I hope to make CAS proud as a studen  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 2 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Husch Blackwell continues its strategic national growth efforts with the addition of energy partner Carrie Collier-Brown. She joins from Locke Lord where she was a partner. Based in Austin, Texas, Collier-Brown focuses her practice on energy regulation and administrative litigation in the Texas energy market, including before the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT. She advises clients in a  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 2 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird co-led a 21-state coalition in a lawsuit challenging the Biden Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms' extreme new rule that effectively bans gun sales. The rule significantly expands the definition of a "firearms dealer," forcing Iowans to register as federal firearms dealers to sell even a single gun between family members. Americans wh  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, May 1 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Even though some of them are walking across the graduation stage themselves, several Kansas State University students are taking active roles in this spring's commencement ceremonies. The students will sing, play instruments and deliver addresses for thousands of K-State degree candidates in spring 2024. * Roxana Linares, senior in aeronautical technology, Arkansas City, will give the student address and se  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 2 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax collections for April were $1.42 billion. That is $101 million, or 7.7%, more than the monthly estimate. Total tax collections are up 9.6% from April 2023. "These revenue numbers underscore how important it is to provide responsible tax relief now," Governor Laura Kelly said. "I remain committed to cutting taxes in a fiscally responsible, co  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: More than 130 undergraduate students participated in the 27th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium this year. The symposium took place online April 15-19 and featured oral and poster presentations as well as artist's talks and creative displays from many disciplines. Presentations can still be viewed on the symposium website. In addition to the previously announced ACE Talks presentation winners, who eac  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 2 -- Northwood University issued the following news: Three Northwood students traveled to Ottawa University in Kansas earlier this month for the 2024 Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) League Competition. "This is a great experience for students to show their creativity and ability to educate an audience," stated Dr. Alex Tokarev, an associate economics professor at Northwood University. "Students created a commercial, engaged in a video game competition, and face  more

STERLING, Kansas, May 2 (TNSres) -- Sterling College issued the following news release: Sterling College had a strong presence at the 156th Annual Meeting of the Kansas Academy of Science & Kansas Entomological Society (94th Annual) held at Emporia State University on April 5-6. Sterling College students presented six oral and posters presentations during the meeting. "Sterling College had great representation at the Kansas Academy of Science (KAS) meeting this year with a total of six student  more

FORT SMITH, Arkansas, May 2 -- The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith issued the following news: By Rachel Putman The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has announced Dr. Toni Alexander as its new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Alexander, a seasoned academic leader, will assume her new role on July 8, 2024, following a comprehensive national search. "I'm honored to be invited to join such a dynamic institution and community," Alexander said. "Being able to return to a College o  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: A study of body size in leaf-nosed bats of the Solomon Islands has revealed surprising genetic diversity among nearly indistinguishable species on different islands. The research team behind the study from the University of Melbourne, Australia, included several evolutionary biologists from the University of Kansas -- who collected specimens in the field, conducted genetic analysis and co-wrote the researc  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 2 -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes, on April 16 and 18. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala with 2%Football took first place and a $15,000 cash prize. Sicilia Ayal  more