EMPORIA, Kansas, Nov. 8 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: * * * President Ken Hush honored with Lifetime Achievement award Emporia State University proudly honored President Ken Hush with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the Black & Gold Gala last Friday evening, recognizing his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to STUDENTS. Since his appointment as president, Hush has led Emporia State through a period of bold transformation centered on one unshakable p  more

HAYS, Kansas, Nov. 8 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * FHSU advisors present faculty mentorship referral model at Annual NACADA Conference Two professional advisors from Fort Hays State University's College of Education recently presented at the NACADA Annual Conference on October 28. Megan Maska and Peony Weber, professional advisors in FHSU's Department of Teacher Education, shared their work in a poster session titled "Referral to Relationship: A Structured Re  more

HAYS, Kansas, Nov. 8 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Successful Engagements with International Partners October 2025 The Office of Global Affairs and International Student Services is proud to share the success of two recent international engagement events that strengthened Fort Hays State University's partnerships and global presence. 1. NextGen Challenge with Hayek Global College - Brazil On October 11 and October 18, Dr. Ed Vengrouski and Dr. He  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 8 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Groundbreaking graduate work recognized by K-State's highest-ranking professors Doctoral candidates earn prestigious awards from university distinguished professors. By Julia Hall, Graduate School, julia21@k-state.edu From advancing global food security to transforming agricultural byproducts into sustainable materials and uncovering new insights into muscle degenerative disorders, three Kansas State Unive  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 7 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Kansas Geological Survey expands research, laboratory space for rock core, critical materials analysis * Industry executives, state policymakers and University of Kansas leadership joined the Kansas Geological Survey on Nov. 6 for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Watney CORELAB, which includes a 5,500-square-foot expansion of the existing laboratory space. The celebration centered on the K  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 7 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Kansas honors outstanding direct support workers with 2025 DSW Awards * LAWRENCE The Kansas Direct Support Workforce Initiative has announced the recipients of the 2025 Direct Support Worker (DSW) Awards, recognizing exceptional Kansans who provide critical, person-centered care and support to individuals with disabilities across the state. The Kansas Direct Support Workforce Initiative, supported by the   more

SALINA, Kansas, Nov. 8 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * KWU Announces Launch of Marching Band Program Kansas Wesleyan University will launch a marching band program in the fall of 2026, adding to the Music Department's wide range of ensemble and performance opportunities for Coyote students. "Here at Kansas Wesleyan, we are committed to providing involvement opportunities for our students," said Ken Oliver, executive vice president. "While there may be s  more