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Thursday, March 19, 2026

National/International

The Cost of Waiting to Talk About Senior Care
3/19//26 The Good Men Project
Support from outside the family can also reduce tension and help keep discussions focused on shared goals. Erin Martinez, Ph.D., CFLE, associate professor of gerontology at Kansas State University, says involving a neutral party — such as a family therapist, social worker, or trusted friend — can help facilitate more collaborative decision-making. She also encourages caregivers to draw on local and community-based resources.

Laserfiche Announces 2026 Run Smarter® Award Winners
3/19/26 AP
Laserfiche — the leading SaaS provider of intelligent content management — today announced the winners of the 2026 Laserfiche Run Smarter® Awards.

• Kansas State University: Laserfiche Program of the Year, U.S./Canada

Local

Alerts issued about alpha-gal syndrome from tick bite
3/19/26 Marysville Advocate
K-State responds: Kansas State University researchers and extension specialists have teamed up on a project to help alleviate the negative impacts of the allergy to red meat that affects a growing number of people.

Hale Library music collection continues to grow at K-State
3/18/26 WIBW
Kansas State University staff member is adding to a special collection at Hale Library. K-State music librarian Thomas Bell says he’s prioritized the library’s music collection to create something for everyone. “Music is something that people have in common, almost everyone loves music,” he said. Bell has been adding to a growing collection of thousands of music pieces at the library.