LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * In new exhibition, Elise Kirk's photos imply that we all live in 'New Town' * LAWRENCE The bucolic, Midwestern locales of Elise Kirk's photographs shown earlier this year at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art could hardly be further from the gritty heart of New York City, where Kirk made the series of photos being featured Nov. 19 through Dec. 12 at Washington University's Weitman Gallery. Kirk who is assoc  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 20 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Commerce Awards Over $7.6M in CDBG Grants to 19 Kansas Communities Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced more than $7.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding has been awarded for 19 projects across Kansas. These investments are aimed at strengthening infrastructure, housing, and economic opportunities in rural and low  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Kansas Farmer Blasts Trump's Tariffs, GOP Field Remains Silent * Kansas Farmers Union Executive Director Nick Levendofsky blasted Trump's tariffs in a new interview, saying they have "caused a lot of problems for farmers," including raising costs on farm equipment and potentially putting a number of farmers out of business permanently. Kansas Republicans running for governor have embraced the Admin  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Engineering will host 69th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference * LAWRENCE On Dec. 4, the University of Kansas Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the School of Engineering will host experts in the field of asphalt paving engineering for a one-day conference exploring the latest developments in the field. "We're looking forward to hosting industry leaders and government p  more

ROLLA, Missouri, Nov. 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri S&T wins four awards from CASE * Missouri S&T received four Best of CASE District VI Awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The CASE District VI awards showcase best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, advancement services, special events, and marketing and communications among colleges and universities in the district. District V  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 19 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New KU partnership dedicated to engaged fatherhood, family, financial stability * LAWRENCE Researchers at the University of Kansas have received a $3.75 million grant to implement a partnership designed to promote responsible fatherhood by fostering healthy relationships, engaged parenting practices and financial stability. The partnership with Cornerstones of Care will help implement Family Opportunity,  more

EMPORIA, Kansas, Nov. 20 -- Emporia State University issued the following news: * * * Relief for Students: Emporia State University Freezes Room & Board Rates for 2026-27 Emporia State has chosen to be the only Kansas Regent university that will not raise rates for both residence halls and meal plans for the 2026-27 academic year. The Kansas Board of Regents got its first look at proposed residence hall and contract board rates from its universities during its Nov. 19 monthly meeting. The pr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 20 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * New Study Finds Implementation Barriers to States' Plans of Safe Care for Infants with Prenatal Substance Exposure A recent study from researchers at the Rollins School of Public Health and University of Kansas Medical Center shows that nearly every U.S. state now has a policy to support infants exposed to substances before birth--but most remain difficult to access  more

WICHITA, Kansas, Nov. 20 -- Wichita State University issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * WSU's Community Engagement Institute helps bring fresh food to Wichita's neighborhoods Wichita's neighborhoods are getting a fresh boost thanks to a city-funded, community-led effort managed by Wichita State University's Community Engagement Institute. Through the Healthy Corner Store Initiative (HCSI), Wichita State's Center for Public Health Initiatives works alongside small stor  more