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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kansas Newsletter for Saturday October 04, 2025 ( 8 items )  

Celebrating Milestones: 162 Associates Recognized for Years of Service
HAYS, Kansas, Oct. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Hays Medical Center posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Milestones: 162 Associates Recognized for Years of Service * On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, HaysMed proudly celebrated the remarkable commitment of its 2025 Service Award recipients. This year, 162 Associates were recognized for reaching significant career milestones, honored every five years of service. These individuals represent the heart of HaysMed's mission. Their dedicatio  more

Dodge City Community College Collaboration Grows Southwest Kansas Bachelor's Access
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 4 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Dodge City Community College collaboration grows southwest Kansas bachelor's access By Rafael Garcia, K State News and Communications Services, rafagarc@k-state.edu Thanks to a new collaboration between two leaders in Kansas higher education, students in Dodge City and southwest Kansas will have expanded access to the transformative power of a bachelor's degree--all from the comfort and support of their hom  more

Global education leaders to convene at Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Global education leaders to convene at Vanderbilt * Key Takeaways: * Vanderbilt Peabody College will co-host the Global Education Deans' Forum October 21 - 24 in Nashville. * The event will be co-hosted by Florida State University and the University of Kansas. * Leaders of education faculties from more than 30 colleges and universities around the world will attend. Vanderbilt Peabody College of  more

K-State Launches Inaugural Cohort of Presidential Engagement Fellows
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Oct. 4 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State launches inaugural cohort of Presidential Engagement Fellows Seven visionary faculty members selected to bring tomorrow's solutions to Kansas communities today. * What if the future of Kansas communities could be shaped by direct access to world-class research happening right now at Kansas State University? That bold vision becomes reality with the launch of K-State's inaugural Presidential Engagem  more

Senator Marshall: 97% of Rural America Voted for Trump: He's Not Going to Let Them Fail
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: 97% of Rural America Voted for Trump: He's Not Going to Let Them Fail * Senator Marshall Joins NewsNation Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Hill on NewsNation to discuss day two of the Schumer Shutdown and what's at stake for rural America and our health care system, and Republicans' policy solutions. Click HERE or on the image   more

Senator Marshall: This Shutdown is Driven by AOC, the Squad, & Liberal Media
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: This Shutdown is Driven by AOC, the Squad, & Liberal Media * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss the Schumer Shutdown Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Record with Greta Van Susteren on Newsmax to discuss the Schumer Shutdown, how the socialist left has hijacked the Democrat Party, and how Chuck Schumer is fighting for his po  more

University of Kansas: Critical Materials Crossroads Team Advances as Finalist for NSF Award of Up to $160M Over a Decade
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 4 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Critical Materials Crossroads team advances as finalist for NSF award of up to $160M over a decade The Critical Materials Crossroads team, led by the University of Missouri-Kansas City in partnership with the University of Kansas and Kansas Geological Survey and in collaboration with others in the region, has been named one of 15 finalists for the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award  more

Week Eight NAIA Women's Volleyball Update
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 3 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Week Eight NAIA Women's Volleyball Update * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- This week in NAIA women's volleyball, stories of resilience, teamwork, and rising stars unfolded across the country. Whether it was a comeback win, a milestone achievement, or a breakout performance, each team added a unique chapter to the growing narrative of the season. We dedicat  more