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Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

National/International

US farmers largely see corn as the best option to achieve profitability
2/18/26 Reuters
"Right now, the soybean market is more of a political game than the corn market," says Dan O'Brien, an economist at Kansas State University.

From classrooms to communities: How Global UGRAD alumni become ambassadors for American innovation
2/18/26 Medium
A 2022 Global UGRAD alumni who studied at Kansas State University, Santiviago is the co-founder and creative director at Kuara Magic. “I took courses in manufacturing engineering, which helped me design professional solutions quickly for a wide range of problems. I also studied entrepreneurship, which strengthened my skills in leadership, team management, budgeting, and event organization.”

State/Regional

K-State Salina selected for Delta’s pilot career program
2/18/26 KSN
“Our students are very excited about the name brand and the ability to work for a company that is so well recognized,” said Kristen Regan, executive director of strategic initiatives for K-State Salina. “The pathway program provides our students a leg up in having an opportunity after they graduate.”

Local

Salina engineering student among 30 others representing KSU to recruit and promote profession
2/18/26 Salina Post
31 student leaders in Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering have been selected to represent the college through the Engineering Ambassadors