Kansas State University News

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This week on The Local Show, Sam Zeff takes us inside the Unmanned Aircraft Systems program at Kansas State University, one of only two such programs in the country.

Manhattan, KS-Like a stealthy enemy, blast disease invades rice crops around the world, killing plants and cutting production of one of the most important global food sources.

The regents expected to vote Wednesday afternoon on new tuition rates proposed by the universities.

Education deans at two Kansas public universities criticized Tuesday a think tank's report of U.S. teacher-training programs that concludes too many mediocre graduates have been making their way into classrooms.

A prosecutor says he'll appeal the probation given to Kansas State University graduate student for a head-on crash that killed two people.

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A picture may be worth a thousand words, but Sarah Flynn's pictures may lead to changes that could inspire thousands of future leaders and innovators.

Kirk Schulz, university president, and Noel Schulz, associate dean for research and graduate programs in the College of Engineering and Paslay professor of electrical and computer engineering, both received the Fort Riley Distinguished Trooper Award on June 12. Created in 2001, the award recognizes the sustained public service and contributions of ... (more)

Theresa Vail, 22, who previously won the Miss Leavenworth County crown, won the Miss Kansas pageant this month at Pratt Community College.

A Kansas State University graduate student responsible for a head-on collision that killed an Ogden couple will serve 60 days in the Riley County Jail.

A Kansas State University research associate has received a prestigious fellowship to support his research on mosquitoes and ways to prevent the spread of malaria.

I have been teaching for 23 years in the School of Journalism at The University of Kansas.

Liane Larson grew up in Kansas. Her parents are military veterans who served in Kansas.

A Kansas Community Garden Conference, designed to answer everyday questions about gardening, provide practical tips for planning and managing a community garden, and improve community health, will be offered July 8-9 at Kansas State University, according to a news release.

Brad Jepsen joined Networks Plus as a network technician. He is a 2009 graduate from the Manhattan Area Technical College with an associate of applied science in information and network technology.

Catherine Younger, Victoria, and Randy and Stefani Dreiling, Hutchinson, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Ashley Erin Dreiling, to Clinton Daniel Herl, son of Dan and Pat Herl, Victoria.

When Yingling Aviation owner Lynn Nichols sent his son and daughter off to college, he quietly wondered whether, someday, either would want to work at the company that provides services for general aviation aircraft.

Kansas universities and colleges are beginning to come to grips with what they are calling "devastating" budget cuts imposed by the state Legislature.

Thad and Susan Howell of Syracuse announce the engagement of their daughter, Marisa Howell, to Joe Englert.

The Kansas Department of Agriculture and Kansas State University broke ground on a new facility Friday afternoon at Research Park.