Current News
Monday, Feb. 6, 2012
The right recipe: Engineering research improves laser detectors, batteries
Think of it as cooking with carbon spaghetti: A Kansas State University researcher is developing new ways to create and work with carbon nanotubes -- ultrasmall tubes that look like pieces of spaghetti or string.
Emerging markets: Business students travel to South America to learn from successful corporations
A group of 14 students from the College of Business Administration at Kansas State University recently spent 13 days in South America to find out about the growing markets of Argentina and Chile.
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
Hershey's president and CEO to be distinguished business lecturer
Audience members are in for a sweet treat as John P. Bilbrey, president and CEO of the Hershey Co., presents the spring distinguished lecture for Kansas State University's College of Business Administration.
Picture perfect: Landscape photographer Earl Iversen is Friends of the Beach Museum gift print artist for 2012
A landscape photographer known for his work with Kansas grassroots art sites is the 2012 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art gift print artist. The honor, awarded by the support group for Kansas State University's art museum, showcases one of the best artists in the state or region each year.
For mature audiences: Jim Henson puppeteers bringing 'Stuffed and Unstrung' to McCain Feb. 19
World-renowned puppeteers of The Jim Henson Company will take over Kansas State University's McCain Auditorium in their performance of "Stuffed and Unstrung."
Planning for 2025: College of Business Administration selects Andrus to direct research efforts
An experienced researcher will be the director of research in the College of Business Administration at Kansas State University.
Ready to soar: K-State Salina students achieve pilot and flight ratings
Aviation students at Kansas State University at Salina landed key pilot certifications and flight ratings during the fall 2011 semester.
Order in the court: Mock trial club organizes first public trial for Saturday
Expect no objections to the motion from the Kansas State University Mock Trial Club to hold its first mock trial before a public audience.
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012
Before the ring: Marriage therapist says high-conflict couples have work to do before saying 'I do'
A Kansas State University marriage therapist has Valentine's Day advice for couples contemplating commitments and engagement rings: Mix romance with a generous portion of reality.
Hail the chief: Myra Gordon's good works earn her chieftancy title of African village
At Kansas State University, Myra Gordon has many titles. She's associate provost for diversity; she's adviser to the Black Student Union; she's chair of the Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week Committee; and she's on or heads several other committees.
News tip: Five ways to get straight to the heart on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is just a few weeks away and Kansas State University experts are ready to help with tips for making the day perfect.
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012
Proud to help their peers: K-State Proud campaign selects 2012 leadership
K-State Proud, the first ever all-university, student-led campaign at Kansas State University, is back for its sixth year of students helping students.
Fostering scholarship: Senior's quest for knowledge drives research, volunteerism
Community has been a defining characteristic of Michelle Foster's life. As a high school senior Foster was selected as a Kansas State University Edgerley-Franklin Urban Leadership Scholarship recipient for notable contributions to her community.
Reward for excellence: Two Greek members receive Order of Omega scholarships
A Kansas State University sorority member and fraternity member have received scholarships for their leadership, academic excellence and a commitment to the Greek community from a national Greek organization.