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Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

National/International

Psychology a 'core' planning topic requiring more training, study says
10/16/25 Financial Planning
Planners want more training in "addressing financial abuse, control and power dynamics" in client households, learning "how to identify appropriate mental health referrals" and managing the tension within their customers' families, according to a study published last month in the Financial Planning Association's Journal of Financial Planning. Authors include K-State’s Megan McCoy and Blake Gray.

State/Regional

Food bank tours bring resources together for Kansans in need during shutdown
10/16/25 KWCH
“We’re a community and we all have to help each other out,” said Anne Pitts, director of Kansas State University’s Harvey County Extension Office. On Thursday, Pitts joined others in holding a food bank tour in Harvey County.

Local

Topeka college student turns fidgeting habit into inspiration for innovation
10/16/25 WIBW
“I got third place in that and through that competition, I got connected with GO Topeka, and then they connected me with K-State TDI.” The K-State Technology Development Institute (TDI) took on her project and helped design prototypes for free. “I’m just very grateful for their help,” She said of TDI’s mentorship.