Thursday - April 3, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Friday March 28, 2025 ( 6 items )  

'Theocratic' Kansas lawmakers denounce satanic ceremony at the state Capitol
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 27 [Category: Sociological] -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * 'Theocratic' Kansas lawmakers denounce satanic ceremony at the state Capitol FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" is a group of Kansas lawmakers behind a resolution denouncing a satanic outfit's pla  more

2024-25 NAIA Women's Golf Rating - No. 4 (March 27)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * 2024-25 NAIA Women's Golf Rating - No. 4 (March 27) KANSAS CITY, Mo. - British Columbia retained the top spot in the 2024-25 NAIA Women's Golf Coaches' Top 25 Rating, gaining three first-place votes, 14 in all, and a 10-point edge over No. 2 Keiser (Fla.), who had the top position in the fall. SCAD-Savannah (Ga.) stayed at No. 3, and the only s  more

2025 Nfinity NAIA Cheer & Dance National Championships Get Underway Friday in Ypsilanti
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * 2025 Nfinity NAIA Cheer & Dance National Championships Get Underway Friday in Ypsilanti * Selection Show * Schedule & Results * Digital Game Program * Live Video Broadcast KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The 2024-25 NAIA winter championships season concludes, Friday and Saturday in Ypsilanti, Mich., as 27 teams - 12 dance and 15 cheer - converge o  more

Four KU Professors in Chemistry and Engineering Named AAAS Fellows
LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 28 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Four KU professors in chemistry and engineering named AAAS fellows LAWRENCE -- Four University of Kansas professors have been elected as 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows, a distinct honor within the scientific community. This year's fellows: * Timothy Jackson, department chair and professor of chemistry * Ward Thompson, Richard S. Givens Chair and professor of chem  more

KU Engineering Department to Host 75th Annual Environmental Engineering Conference
LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 28 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU Engineering department to host 75th Annual Environmental Engineering Conference LAWRENCE -- On April 16, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the University of Kansas School of Engineering will host experts in the field of environmental engineering for a conference exploring the latest developments. "This year's theme, 'Preparing to Meet Tomorrow's Challenges,' emph  more

Two K-State Professors Receive One of U.S. Science's Highest Distinctions
MANHATTAN, Kansas, March 28 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: * * * Two K-State professors receive one of U.S. science's highest distinctions Eduard Akhunov, Bimal Paul selected as 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows By Rafael Garcia Kansas State University researchers Eduard Akhunov and Bimal Paul have been selected as 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows in recognition of their significant contributions t  more