MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced on Monday a $7 million federal investment to support the university's Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to position Kansas as a national leader in biomanufacturing and biosecurity. The funding will be directed toward the construction of the new Biomanufacturing Core and Training Facility, which wi  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: By Elizabeth Barton Andrew Torrance, a renowned scholar in intellectual property, patent law, biotechnology, food and drug law, biodiversity law and environmental law, will present his inaugural lecture as a Paul E. Wilson Distinguished Professor of Law. The lecture, "Innovation Hypercycles: The Rise and Fall of Technology Hotspots," will take place at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the Beren Petroleum Conference Center of   more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Kansas Supreme Court appointed three new members to the Language Access Committee. Newly appointed members will serve through June 30, 2027. They are: * Yolanda Bustamante, court interpreter, Overland Park * District Judge Laura Miser, 5th Judicial District * Olimpia Tyner, court interpreter, Lawrence The committee makes recommendations to the Supreme Court regarding the development and administ  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Kansas Supreme Court appointed two new members and reappointed five to the Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution. The new appointed members are: * Dr. Mark Glover, certified therapist and dispute resolution provider * Jerrold Jost, dispute resolution provider Reappointed members: * Jerome Hellmer, retired judge and mediator * District Judge Kendra Lewison, 18th Judicial District * Amanda Lo  more