K-State Today /today K-State Today is a daily email providing faculty and staff a single source of timely K-State announcements. Category: News and research en-us Wed, 10 Jun 2015 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss K-Publisher K-State remembers former President Duane Acker /today/announcement/?id=101477 Kansas State University is remembering former President Duane Acker, who died on Dec. 13 in his hometown of Atlantic, Iowa. Acker served as K-State's 11th president from 1975-1986. vpcm@k-state.edu (Division of Communications and Marketing) Fri, 20 Dec 2024 +0000 News and research K-State remembers former President Duane Acker Inaugural University Outstanding Scholar cohort is the future of research, teaching and service /media/newsreleases/2024-12/university-outstanding-scholars K-State's inaugural cohort of University Outstanding Scholars recognizes the incredible work being accomplished by tenured professors and associate professors across the university. eboragine@k-state.edu (Emily Boragine) Wed, 18 Dec 2024 +0000 News and research K-State geography and agronomy researchers to build climate resilience in agriculture-based communities /media/newsreleases/2024-12/Researchers-to-help-agriculture-based-communities-build-climate-resilience.html K-State scientists are collaborating with colleagues in Iowa, Nebraska and Arkansas to advance weather intelligence, strengthen climate resilience and address the impacts of environmental change. media@k-state.edu (Division of Communications and Marketing) Wed, 18 Dec 2024 +0000 News and research K-State advances biomanufacturing research through interdisciplinary hiring /media/newsreleases/2024-12/biomanufacturing-multidisciplinary-research-cluster-hiring Newly hired professors at K-State are establishing significant new research labs as the university builds its research enterprise in the expansive area of biomanufacturing. rafagarc@k-state.edu (Rafael Garcia) Mon, 16 Dec 2024 +0000 News and research Richt to lead study investigating troubling swine disease virus /media/newsreleases/2024-12/Richt-to-investigate-Japanese-encephalitis-virus.html Jürgen A. Richt is working to address the emerging threat that Japanese encephalitis virus, an emerging zoonotic pathogen, poses to U.S. swine health. jmontgom@vet.k-state.edu (Joe Montgomery) Mon, 16 Dec 2024 +0000 News and research Office of Civil Rights and Title IX changes office name /today/announcement/?id=101397 As of Dec. 13, the Office of Institutional Equity has officially been renamed the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX. frederick@k-state.edu (Justin Frederick) Mon, 16 Dec 2024 +0000 News and research All-call: Explore broadband opportunities at K-State /today/announcement/?id=101437 Kansas State University faculty and staff are invited to participate in an "all-call" discussion exploring the university's current efforts related to broadband expansion and development. ooengage@ksu.edu (Office of Engagement) Mon, 16 Dec 2024 +0000 News and research Reminder: K-State Today winter break schedule /today/announcement/?id=101241 View the K-State Today winter break publishing schedule and submission deadline. vpcm@k-state.edu (Division of Communications and Marketing) Mon, 16 Dec 2024 +0000 News and research K-State, GCCC collaborate on four-year degree programs in southwest Kansas /today/announcement/?id=101400 Kansas State University and Garden City Community College have signed a partnership agreement to bring bachelor's degree programs to southwest Kansas. media@k-state.edu (Division of Communications and Marketing) Fri, 13 Dec 2024 +0000 News and research K-State veterinarian shares tips to keep your pets safe and less stressed this holiday season /media/newsreleases/2024-12/K-State-veterinarian-shares-tips-to-keep-pets-safe-around-holidays.html The holiday season is full of cheer, but it can also bring hidden dangers for our beloved pets. From festive foods to holiday decorations, there’s plenty to watch out for. ryleec@vet.k-state.edu (Rylee Coy) Fri, 13 Dec 2024 +0000 News and research K-State students to serve as speakers, musicians at fall 2024 commencement /media/newsreleases/2024-12/Students-serve-as-speakers-and-musicians-at-fall-2024-commencement-ceremonies.html Kansas State University's commencement ceremonies will feature several students as musicians and speakers during the fall 2024 commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14. media@k-state.edu (Division of Communications and Marketing) Wed, 11 Dec 2024 +0000 News and research USDOT awards K-State Olathe $3.2 million to fund commercial motor vehicle safety in Kansas and the Midwest https://olathe.k-state.edu/about/news/2024/december/usdot-grants-fund-commercial-motor-vehicle-safety-in-kansas-midwest.html K-State Olathe is receiving two grants totaling more than $3.2 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, for safety initiatives involving commercial motor vehicles and buses. gtammen@k-state.edu (Greg Tammen) Wed, 11 Dec 2024 +0000 News and research