K-Staters in the news
K-State's news and editorial services staff keeps track of news stories and features appearing in the media about K-State faculty, students and programs. If you know of a current article that we don't have listed, please let us know and we will add it.
K-State faculty members have a great reputation for being helpful to the news media. We see the results of this cooperation in national and regional news clips.
Current -- February 2012
Kansas State University, "House Bill Would Allow Students To Carry Guns On Campus," 2/13/12 USA Today via Wichita Eagle
Extension, Bruce Snead, "Home Leisure Event To Begin Friday At BiCenter," 2/13/12 Salina Journal
Kansas State University, "Researchers At Kansas State University Target Ethanol," 2/12/12 Langley Energy News via Food Weekly News
Sociology, anthropology, & social work, Michael Wesch, Physics, Christopher Sorensen,"A Tech-Happy Professor Reboots After Hearing His Teaching Advice Isn't Working," 2/12/12 Chronicle of Higher Education
Student, Lee Scherman, "Robots Shoot Basketballs During Annual Science And Technology Fair," 2/12/12 Salina Journal
Kansas State University, "Huelskamp And Roberts To Attend Salina Congressional Day Luncheon," 2/12/12 Salina Journal
Psychology, Richard J. Harris, "*Obsessions: Crying At The Movies," 2/10/12 CNN
Physics, Bharat Ratra, "Cosmologist Discusses Scientific Facts, Unknowns," 2/10/12 Hays Daily News
Psychology, Brenda McDaniel, "Going With the Flow of Talk Brings Couples Closer," 2/10/12 Psych Central, http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/couples20912.html
Student Life, Pat Bosco, "*Area schools on Princeton Review Best Value list," 2/10/12 Kansas City Star, 2/9/12 KTKA
Kansas State University, "Meeting Scheduled," 2/10/12 Salina Journal
Emeritus, Thomas Murray, "Another Linguist, Another Murder, Part I," 2/10/12 Chronicle of Higher Education
Economics, Tracy Turner, "What the $25 billion Mortgage Settlement Means to You,"2/10/12 Kansas City Star, LoanSafe.org
Student, Ricardo Cruz, "Kansas State Student Vies For Best Bagger Title," 2/10/12 WIBW
Economics, Dan O'Brien, "Watchers Eye $7 Wheat," 2/9/12 Agriculture.com
Emeritus, James McCain, "Eisenhower Presidential Library Celebrates 50 Years," 2/9/12 Abilene Reflector-Chronicle
President Kirk Schulz, "Five High School Seniors Earn K-State's Kassebaum Scholarships," 2/9/12 Hutchinson News, Kansas City InfoZine, http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/kassebaum20912.html
Kansas State University, "Arena Results a Relief," 2/9/12 Wichita Eagle
Alumna, Margaret W. Burcham, "President Nominates USAF’s First Female Four-Star, USACE Promotes First Female General," 2/9/12 Defense Media Network
Kansas State University, "Love of Pets Behind Many Animal Welfare Opinions," 2/9/12 Kearney Hub
Students, Reagan Kays, Meghan Blythe, "KLA: Kansas Students Receive National Scholarships," 2/9/12 Drover's Cattle Network
Kansas State University, "Students Sought For Animal Science Academy," 2/9/12 Pratt Tribune, 2/7/12 High Plains Journal
Student, Bronson Blackwell, "KSU Commemorates Black History Month," 2/9/12 Manhattan Mercury
Kansas State University, "Plenty of Musical Acts to Hit Manhattan Area this Weekend," 2/9/12 Manhattan Mercury
Alumni, Lew Hitch, "Ex-K-Stater Lew Hitch Dead At 82," 2/9/12 Manhattan Mercury
Psychology, Brenda McDaniel, "Happier Couples Have More Rewarding Conversations," 2/9/12 Manhattan Mercury
Kansas State University, "What Wasn't To Like About McCain's 'Mamma Mia'?" 2/9/12 Manhattan Mercury
Mechanical & nuclear engineering, Gurpreet Singh, "Graphene Based Carbon Nanotubes," 2/9/12 Graphite Blog, http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/nanotube20612.html
Psychology, Brenda McDaniel, "With Optimal Conversations, Young Couples Experience Less Relationship Stress, Higher Satisfaction: Study," 2/9/12 Health Canal Medical Xpress, Phys.Org, PsyPost, Times of India, USA Today via Medial Xpress, 2/10/12 The Times of India, Psych Central http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/couples20912.html
Animal sciences and industry, Randy Phebus, "*UNL Scientists Receive Grant To Research E. Coli, Partner With Kansas State, USDA," 2/8/12 Daily Nebraskan
Agriculture, John Holman, "Biomass Or Bust: Kansas Ethanol Plant Seeks Higher Ground," 2/8/12 Harvest Media
Diagnostic medicine pathobiology, Doulgas Powell, "It’s All A Question of Food Safety," 2/8/12 The Toronto Star
Kansas State University, "Kansas Senate Votes To Move Manhattan To U.S. House 1st District," 2/8/12 Kansas Reporter
Physics, Bharat Ratra, "Science Talk To Feature K-State Professor," 2/8/12 Hays Daily News
Music, Frank Tracz, "BHS Students Participate in Honor Band/Faculty Frank Tracz," 2/8/12 Bainbridge (Ga.) Community News
Kansas State University, "Silver Lake District Finalizes Vision Statement," 2/8/12 Topeka Capital-Journal
Arts & sciences, Joseph Aistrup, "INSIGHT KANSAS: Can Conservatives Govern?," 2/7/12 Pittsburg Morning Sun
Dean of Student Life, Pat Bosco, "*Guide Lists KSU Among Best Value In Nation," 2/8/12 KTKA, Manhattan Mercury
Agricultural research, Phillip Stahlman, "Weed Science Society Of America Announces 2012 Winners in Annual Awards Program," 2/8/12 Agri Marketing
Diagnostic medicine pathobiology, Doug Powell, "Assessing The Food Safety Culture Of A Manufacturing Facility," 2/8/12 IFT
Agricultural economics, Glynn Tonsor, "Outlook, Inventory And COOL," 2/8/12 Drover's Cattle Network
National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, "Kansas Lawmakers Surprised Brownback Sees Threat To Biolab," 2/7/12 USA Today via Wichita Eagle, KCTV5, KSALLink, KMAN, KSNT.com, Capital Press, Lawrence Journal World, The Republic, KCTV-5, KSNT-TV, KAKE-TV, WIBW-TV, Wausau Daily Herald, Kansas First News, Kansas City Business Journal, 2/7/12 San Antonio Express-News, Manhattan Mercury, Wausau Daily Herald, Kansas City Business Journal, KAKA.com, TheRepublic.com , Bio Prep Watch, Hays Post, Hays Post, 2/13/12 Hutchinson News
Kansas State University, "Frankenfats: How The Food Industry Created A Monster," 2/7/12 HUFFPOST HEALTHY LIVING
President Kirk Schulz, "Kansas High School Seniors Receive State's Largest Scholarship," 2/7/12 KSNT, 2/8/12 Kansas First News, KTKA http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/presidential20712.html
Kansas State University, "Grocery Store Owners Lobby For Full Liquor License," 2/7/12 Topeka Capital-Journal
Agricultural economics, Glynn Tonsor, Fellow of clinical sciences, Kimberly Stackhouse-Lawson, "Producers Told Animal Welfare Activists Here To Stay," 2/7/12 Lincoln Journal Star
Salina Aviation, Hugh Irvin, "Commission To Take Up Anti-Discrimination Changes In 90 Days," 2/7/12 Salina Journal
Kansas State University, "'Prey' Tell," 2/7/12 Salina Journal
National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facilty, "Huelskamp To Tour NBAF In Manhattan," 2/6/12 Abilene Reflector Chronicle, Tim Huelskamp
Kansas State University, "'Super Senior' Graduation Rates Improving," 2/6/12 Daily Nebraskan
Mechanical and nuclear engineering, Singh Gurpreet, Electrical and computer engineering, "*The Right Recipe: Engineering Research Improves Laser Detectors, Batteries," 2/6/12 Lab Spaces, BioPortfolio, Nanotechnology Now, Silobreaker, Graphene Times, American Society of Nanomedicine, PhysOrg, Kansas News Press, Manhattan Mercury, 2/8/12 NewsWise, AzoNanohttp://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/nanotube20612.html
Kansas State University, "Puppet Show to Come to McCain," 2/6/12 Manhattan Mercury
Management, Donita Whitney-Bammerlin, "Adventurous Professor Likes To Grab The Bull By The Horns," 2/6/12 Manhattan Mercury
Kansas State University, "Life After Boeing: Kansas Refocuses Efforts To Land Aviation Jobs,"2/6/12 Political Fiber
National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, "Redistricting Could Affect NBAF Funding," 2/6/12 Manhattan Mercury
Music, David Pickering, "Presbyterian Church's 2,096- Pipe Organ Gets Inspection, Just In Time For Concert," 2/6/12 Manhattan Mercury
Kansas State University, "'Madwoman of Chaillott' Engagingly Produced at KSU," 2/6/12 Manhattan Mercury
Kansas State University, "Group Wants Gays, Transgenders Protected By Civil Rights Ordinance," 2/5/12 Salina Journal
Kansas State University, "Concert Will Benefit Geske Family," 2/5/12 Salina Journal
Geography, Max Lu, "*Google Maps Help Predict Meth Labs Before They Open," 2/5/12 Fast Company, 5im, The Inquisitor
Arts & sciences, Joe Aistrup, "Governing Challenge," 2/5/12 Wichita Eagle
Associate Provost Myra Gordon, "Kansas State Scholar Named Chief Of African Village," 2/4/12 The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/myra20212.html
Biology, Mark Ungerer, "*Evolution Studied In Sunflower's State," 2/4/12 Topeka Capital Journal
Kansas State University, "*Northeast Kansas Happenings," 2/4/12 Topeka Capital-Journal
Physics, Christopher Sorensen, "*Getting The Super Bowl Down To A Science," 2/3/12 The Providence Journal
President Kirk Schulz, "Khaki and Green Preceded Purple," 2/3/12 KSAL.com
Family studies & human services, Bradley Klontz, "Is Your Subconscious A Bad Financial Advisor?," 2/3/12 Hawaiian Business
National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, "Memo To Congress: Bipartisanship Works In Kansas ," 2/3/12 BizJournals
Alumna, Lung Ying-tai, "Profile: High Expectations For New Culture Chief," 2/3/12 Focus Taiwan News Channel
Alumnus, Ken Canfield, "George Will Column: Lifting Up The Fatherless," 2/3/12 Washington Post, 2/5/12 Denver Post
Kansas State University, "What Does Extension Do?," 2/3/12 Emporia Gazette
Graduate student, Wilson Smith, "*Kansas Student Researching How Plant Waste Could Become Building Material," 2/3/12 Public Radio International
President Kirk Schulz, "Big12 Board Begins Search For New Commissioner," 2/3/12 Fort Worth Star Telegram
Kansas State University, "Advocacy Group Sues to Get University's Teacher Ed. Syllabi," 2/3/12 Education Week
Kansas State University, "University Of Missouri Campuses Seek Tuition Increasesm," 2/3/12 Kansas City Star
Diagnostic medicine pathobiology, Doug Powell, "Listeria Risk Spurs Michael Foods To Widen Egg Recall," 2/2/12 Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Republic, 2/3/12 St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Family studies & human services, Sandra Stith, "Before The Ring: Marriage Therapist Says High-Conflict Couples Have Work To Do Before Saying 'I Do'," 2/2/12 Health Canal, 2/3/12 PhysOrg http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/highconflict20212.html
Kansas State University, "Corn Gene Helps Fight Multiple Leaf Diseases," 2/2/12 Physorg.com
National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, "GOP, Ks. Chamber Rip Redistricting Plan," 2/2/12 Topeka Capital-Journal, 2/10/12 San Antonio Express-News
Kansas State University, "K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy Planned For June 6-9," 2/2/12 Sabetha Herald
Kansas State University, "UC Davis Researchers Partner In Beef E. Coli Research Project," 2/2/13 UC Davis Health
Kansas State University, "Houston 4-H Receives Grant To Support Military Kids," 2/2/12 Macon (Ga.) Telegraph
Students, Julia Kaufman, Julia Milligan, Trenton Heinen, Isaac Spear, "'Ware Bears' Learn About Rodeo, History," 2/2/12 1st Infantry Division Post
Student, Meghan Blythe, "National Cattlemen’s Foundation Awards Scholarship," 2/2/12 Drover's Cattle Network
Agronomy, Mary Knapp, "January Temperatures In Kansas Among Warmest On Record," 2/2/12 KSAL, 2/7/12 McPherson Sentinel
Alumni, Ray Vaughn, "Ray Vaughn Of MSU Named Alumni Fellow By Kansas State," 2/2/12 MSU University Relations
Plant Pathology, Bikram Gill, “JK Govt Keen To Promote Bio-Technology Research In State,” 2/2/12 Ground Report
Human Nutrition, Mark Haub, “*How To Hack A Twinkie,” 2/1/12 Fox News
College of Arts and Sciences, Joe Aistrup, “Schmidt Re-Introduces 'Stand By Your Ad',” 2/1/12 Topeka Capital Journal
Accounting, Amy Hageman, “*Environmental Disclosure Makes Companies Look Greener,” 2/1/12 Live Science
Kansas State University, “Carlin and Keenum: Reinvigorating Land-Grant Institutions Is Vital,” 2/1/12 Roll Call
Kansas State University, “Kansas State University Awards Students For Outstanding Academic Work,” 2/1/12 Fort Scott Tribune
Extension Agent, Laura Dickinson, "Sizing Up (Down?) Your Water Features," 2/1/12 USA Today