LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Capitol Federal Foundation names KU Business banking certificate program * LAWRENCE A gift from the Capitol Federal Foundation of Topeka will name the University of Kansas School of Business' newly launched certificate program to the True Blue Certificate in Banking. The gift, also supported by KU Business alumnus John B. Dicus, who is chairman, president and CEO of Capitol Federal, will establish endowe  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 19 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * Crescendo Gala Chairs Give Back to UMKC Co-chairs for annual UMKC Conservatory fundraising performance give back through time and talents * The UMKC Conservatory hosts its annual Crescendo gala each fall to celebrate their community and raise funds for student scholarships, facilities and more. The gala is hosted each year under the leadership of several chairs and honorary chair  more

OLATHE, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- Garmin, a global positioning system technology developer for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor and sport activities and utilities, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Garmin announces feature updates for select smartwatches and cycling computers Garmin Connect+ adds 3D maps to help users better understand the terrain they are covering * Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced new software and feature updates for select smartwatches, including  more

HAYS, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * Heart of a Tiger: the unsung heroes of the FHSU Financial Aid Office By Tisa Mason In the heart of our university lies a team that enables students to dream bigger, expect more, and achieve their educational aspirations: the Financial Aid Office. As the facilitators of access and affordability, these dedicated professionals navigate a complex landscape of federal regulations and ever-evolving technology. The  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU debaters win prestigious Wake Forest tournament * LAWRENCE The University of Kanas debate team of Rose Larson, Milwaukee, and Luna Schultz, Houston, won the 69 th Franklin R. Shirley Classic Debate Tournament hosted by Wake Forest University, which took place Nov. 15-17. The KU duo defeated a team from Emory University in the championship debate. The Wake Forest tournament is a major national tourname  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU filmmaker's new series captures stories, traditions of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska * LAWRENCE A University of Kansas filmmaker and scholar has released a new YouTube series capturing stories and traditions of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. Rebekka Schlichting, assistant professor of the practice at the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications, released the serie  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New publication examines ancient Greek debate: What attracts us when we fall in love? * LAWRENCE Nearly 2,500 years after it was first written, people are still discussing the meaning and resonance of the after-dinner speeches given in Plato's "Symposium." The dialogue takes place at an Athenian banquet in the year 416 B.C. where the seven main characters all present a speech in praise of "eros," which i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Newsweek: "Democrats Let Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Lead--Now They're Winning" * Newsweek: "Democrats Let Kansas Governor Laura Kelly LeadNow They're Winning" New reporting from Newsweek highlights how DGA Chair Governor Laura Kelly has played a critical role "as a leader of the Democrats' national effort to counter Trump and elect governors" and paved the way for the historic 2025 victories of Mi  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Researchers at KU launch new Kansas Flood Mapping Dashboard * LAWRENCE For Jude Kastens, who grew up on a farm in northwest Kansas, rainfall always was serious business. Although flooding wasn't as big a problem in his hometown as in central and eastern Kansas, it was "always memorable" when heavy rain caused local streams to swell from their banks into surrounding river valleys. "Being a farm kid in rur  more

WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 18 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Textron Aviation named Goodwill Industries of Kansas Industry Partner of the Year * Textron Aviation has been named the Industry Partner of the Year by Goodwill Industries of Kansas. In addition, Textron Aviation employee Briana Vanegmond was honored as Scholar of the Year, recognizing her inspiring journey through Goodwill's Re-Entry Services program to he  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Tom Weishaar re-elected president of Kansas Association of Court Services Officers Tom Weishaar, chief court services officer in the 1st Judicial District, was re-elected president of the Kansas Association of Court Services Officers at the association's fall conference. The 1st Judicial District is composed of Atchison and Leavenworth counties. "To have two successful conferences a  more

WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- Wichita State University issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * New Scholars Walk honors faculty excellence A new Scholars Walk on the Wichita State University campus honors the achievements of faculty and their roles as scholars, mentors and innovators. Installed this month, the Scholars Walk is a series of banners along the northeast walkway from the Plaza of Heroines to Heskett Center highlighting faculty from each of WSU's academic colleges  more