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Tipoffs for Great Bend, Kansas (State) Newsletter for Thursday November 20, 2025 ( 12 items )  

'A Resource for All of Montana': Montana State Chosen as 'On-ramp' to Defense Department Projects
BOZEMAN, Montana, Nov. 20 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * 'A resource for all of Montana': Montana State chosen as 'on-ramp' to defense department projects The U.S. Department of Defense recently named Montana State University a Defense Innovation Unit OnRamp Hub, a designation that will bring the university's cutting-edge facilities and highly trained researchers together with companies to scale up technologies for use in defense projects. The DIU works with com  more

Century of FFA Leadership, Born at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A century of FFA leadership, born at Virginia Tech The youth organization founded in 1925 by four agricultural educators is now the nation's largest student-led organization, with more than 1 million members. By Marya Barlow When first-year student Grayson Long walks across Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus, she knows she's treading the same ground where the organization that shaped her life first began. A pas  more

FAU Innovation for Next-Generation AI Factories Featured by NVIDIA
BOCA RATON, Florida, Nov. 20 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Innovation for Next-Generation AI Factories Featured by NVIDIA Research Snapshot: As artificial intelligence data centers expand in size and power demand, traditional air-cooling systems are struggling to keep high-density GPU clusters cool and efficient. Rising temperatures limit performance, increase energy use, and increase operating costs  more

In new exhibition, Elise Kirk's photos imply that we all live in 'New Town'
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

Kan. Commerce Dept. Awards Over $7.6M in CDBG Grants to 19 Kansas Communities
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

KU Engineering will host 69th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference
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

Missouri S&T wins four awards from CASE
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

New KU partnership dedicated to engaged fatherhood, family, financial stability
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

Penn State: Special Education Professor Receives National Recognition
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Special education professor receives national recognition By Stephanie Koons Mildred Boveda, associate professor of special education in the Penn State College of Education, has received the 2025 TED Social Justice Award from the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children. The national honor recognizes her contributions to equity in teach  more

Relief for Students: Emporia State University Freezes Room & Board Rates for 2026-27
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

Study Finds Implementation Barriers to States' Plans of Safe Care for Infants With Prenatal Substance Exposure
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

WSU's Community Engagement Institute Helps Bring Fresh Food to Wichita's Neighborhoods
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