OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Dec. 3 -- Black and Veatch posted the following news release: * * * Alaska Railbelt Reliability Council selects Black & Veatch to lead first-ever regionwide energy plan guiding power reliability for three quarters of Alaskans The Alaska Railbelt Reliability Council (RRC) has selected Black & Veatch to develop the Railbelt's first-ever systemwide Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) -- a comprehensive, long-term strategy for ensuring that the power system serving most Alaskans  more

OLATHE, Kansas, Dec. 3 -- Garmin, a global positioning system technology developer for automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor and sport activities and utilities, issued the following news release: * * * Built for the backcountry: Garmin introduces inReach Mini 3 Plus satellite communicator with voice, text and photo sharing Compact and rugged communicator helps explorers stay connected with loved ones while adventuring beyond cellphone coverage * Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is expanding its popular   more

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Dec. 3 -- Black and Veatch posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Louisiana celebrates the legacy of Sterlington- A new chapter in a storied history Entergy Louisiana officially cut the ribbon on its new Sterlington Solar Facility in Ouachita Parish. This milestone marks the dawn of a cleaner, more sustainable era in a place deeply rooted in Entergy's history. Honoring the past, powering the future The solar facility site sits adjacent to what was once the i  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Dec. 3 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State joins national effort to prepare next generation of veterinary entomologists By Crystal Ly Kansas State University is addressing a critical nationwide shortage of veterinary entomologists through the Research and Extension Experience in Veterinary Entomology for Students program, an innovative new program designed to provide undergraduates with hands-on research experience. Veterinary entomologists  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Dec. 3 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State Libraries launches Express Delivery for rapid access to current journal articles K-State Libraries has introduced Express Delivery from Article Galaxy Scholar, a new service that provides rapid access to current journal articles not available through existing database and journal subscriptions. With Express Delivery, students, faculty and staff can often receive select articles within minutes. Expre  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Dec. 3 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Historic feel, modern amenities Boyd Hall renovation gives K-State honors students new home By Rafael Garcia For a short moment, Jacob Huyett had the rare opportunity to feel the magic of discovering his K-State home for a second time. Huyett and his fellow Putnam Hall residents had been waiting all semester for the chance to see their new residence hall, ahead of Kansas State University's planned move in  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 2 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU part of collaborative grant to prepare new generation of special education leaders * LAWRENCE The University of Kansas is part of a new program designed to boost collaboration among universities to prepare a new generation of leaders in special education. Two KU researchers will partner with colleagues at Wayne State University and the University of Arizona on Collaborative Approaches to Impactful Spec  more