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K-Staters in the news - February 2012

K-State's news services staff keeps track of news stories and features appearing in the media about K-State faculty 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.

Alumna, Megan Ehlers, “New Veterinarian Office Opens In Williamsburg,” 2/29/12 Lincoln Journal Star

Agricultural Economics, Glynn Tonsor, “Cattlemen’s Day, Stockmen’s Dinner To Be Held This Week,” 2/29/12 Drover's Cattle Network

Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, Michael Wesch, “John Q. Netizen,” 3/1/12 Campus Technology

Kansas State University, “Researchers Identify PRRS Genetic Marker,” 2/29/12 Pork Magazine

Kansas State University, “New Found Support For Creating 'College Towns' Like Other Universities,” 2/29/12 San Diego State University Collegian

Kansas State University, “Students Helping Students: ‘We Are Aggie Pride’ To Give Emergency Aid,” 2/29/12 UC Davis Enterprise

Human Nutrition, Tona Melgarejo, “Scientists Scavenge For Hyena Money At UC Berkeley,” 2/29/12 Oakland Tribune

Clinical Sciences, Michael Apley, “Animal Health Protocols Key,” 2/29/12 Drover's Cattle Network

National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, “Pharma-Biotech Capital Construction Investment Snapshot: 2012 North American Project Starts Top $16 Billion,” 2/29/12 Industrial Info Resources

Kansas State University, “O'Neal Seeks Higher University Standards,” 2/29/12 Topeka Capital-Journal

National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, “Opponents of Animal Disease Lab - NBAF - Gaining Steam,” 2/27/12 Kansas Public Radio

International programs, Jim Lewis, Marcelo Sabates, “K-State Expanding Recruiting In Vietnam,” 2/29/12 WIBW, Oshkosh Northwestern, The Republic via the Associated Press, Marion Star, Hutchinson News, Coshocton Tribune, The Northwestern, SciTimes, Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, WJAC-TV,KCTV-5, 2/28/12 Manhattan Mercury, 6News http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/vietnamoffice22812.html

Alumnus, Joseph Searles, ““This Week In Wall Street History” Highlights African-American Pioneers,” 2/28/12 The Tanning of America

Research, Ron Trewyn, Biosecurity Research Institute, Stephen Higgs, National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, “Plans Stall For Biodefence Lab,” 2/28/12 Nature.com, 2/27/12 Veterinary News

Students, Erin White, Rachel Hoppins, “2 K-State Students Finalists For Truman,” 2/28/12 KMAN http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/trumanfinalists22812.html

Entomology, Holly Davis, “UNL Housing Director Says It’s Not Time To Evacuate Bedbug-Infested Dorms,” 2/28/12 Daily Nebraskan

Family Studies and Human Services, Amber Vennum, “*Reunited, and It Feels So Terrible,” 2/27/12 MSNBC

Sociology Anthropology and Social Work, Michael Wesch, “YouTube and the Quest for the Audience,” 2/27/12 Anthropology News

Management, Bruce Prince, “*Redefining the Resume: Non-paper Approach in Recruitment Becoming More Common,” 2/27/12 Kansas City InfoZine

President, Kirk Schulz, Plant Pathology, Jim Stack, “*K-State, Australia Agreement Aims At Biosafety,” 2/27/12 Kansas Farmer

Kansas State University, “Extension Petition Turned In,” 2/27/12 Emporia Gazette

Kansas State University at Olathe, “'Innovation Campuses',” 2/27/12 Inside Higher Ed

Kansas State University, “*Northeast Kansas Happenings,” 2/25/12 Topeka Capital-Journal http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/brickman22712.html

Technology & aviation, Dennis Kuhlman, Kurt Barnhart, “Making The Rounds,” 2/25/12 Salina Journal

Student, Christine VanderPutten, “It's Your Business,” 2/25/12 Topeka Capital-Journal

National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, “Kansas Veterinary Biosecurity Lab Trampled in Spending Plan,” 2/24/12 Science Magazine

Computing & information sciences, Dan Andresen, “‘Data Farms’ Draw Big Tax Breaks, Incentives From States,” 2/24/12 KC Star

Kansas State University, “Colleges Offer Satellite Classes In Wichita Area,” 2/24/12 The Wichita Eagle

Kansas State University, “Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Create Big Effects On The Environment,” 2/24/12 The Wichita Eagle

President Kirk Schulz, National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, “Letter: The NBAF Payback,” 2/24/12 Topeka Capital-Journal, 2/23/12 Harvest

SE Agricultural Research Center, Lyle Lomas, “K-State Professor Honored,” 2/24/12 High Plains Journal

Kansas State University, “Corn Gene Helps Fight Multiple Leaf Diseases,” 2/24/12 High Plains Journal

President Kirk Schulz, student, Nate Spriggs, "Things To Know About Fake Patty’s Day," 2/24/12 KMAN

English, Philip Nel, "J.K. Rowling Writing Novel For Adults: What Do Scholars Think She Will Write Next?," 2/23/12 International Business Times

Family studies & human services, Amber Vennum, "Second-Chance Romance Might Not Bring Happiness," 2/23/12 U.S News and World Report, Health news, WAPT-TV, The Stir, Salina Journal, 2/27/12 Herald Times Reporter, The Oshkosh Northwestern, KCTV-5, WFTV-9, SciTimes, Wichita Eagle, U.S. News and World Report, The Republic (Columbus, Ind.), 2/29/12 iAfrica, 3/2/12 The Hand, Single Gal in the City, AskMen.com http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/cyclicalrelationships22012.html

Kansas State University, "5 Unusual Degrees To Consider In This Job Market," 2/23/12 ULife

Clinical sciences Fellow Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, "Beef Expert Says Time To Walk The Walk For Animal Welfare," 2/23/12 Midwest Producer

Kansas State University, "Soil Science Lectureship At K-State On Feb. 29," 2/23/12 Midwest Producer

Communication studies, theatre, & dance, Marci Maullar, Jennifer Vellenga, "Ebony Theatre To Host Broadway Performers," 2/23/12 1st Infantry Division Post

Animal Sciences & Industry, Daniel Fung, "*Cinnamon Health Benefits," 2/23/12 Mother Nature Network

Kansas State University, "Fort Hays Sets Record With Enrollment," 2/23/12 The University Leader

Kansas State University, "New building To Open March 2 At KU's Edwards Campus," 2/23/12 Kansas City Star, Hutchinson News

Kansas State University, "IACH Partners With K-State To Prevent Sexual Harassment," 2/23/12 1st Infantry Division Post

Agricultural Economics, Terry Kastens, “Farm Land Goes For A Premium As Commodity Prices Tick Up,” 2/23/12 ABC News

Alumnus, Dr. Jim Riemann, “Dr. Jim Riemann Recognized As Kansas State University Alumni Fellow,” 2/23/12 Kansas Department of Agriculture

Kansas State University, “To Celebrate Prairie Landscapes, Research Says To Take An Aesthetic Approach,” 2/22/12 Science Codex http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/prairie22212.html

National Bio and Agro Defense Facility, “Senator Talks NBAF, Issues At Town Hall Meetings,” 2/22/12 WIBW

National Bio And Agro Defense Facility, “USDA Expands Farming For Disabled Americans,” 2/22/12 Western Farm Press

Kansas State University, “Youth Animal Care Training Modules Now Available Online,” 2/22/12 Drover's Cattle Network

Kansas State University, “Scholarships Available To Kansas Students,” 2/22/12 Drover's Cattle Network

Family studies and human services, Amber Vennum, “*6 Reasons You Shouldn't Get Back Together With Your Ex, Brought To You By Science and 1 More, Brought To You By Me,” 2/22/12 Glamour, Fox News NY, WAPT, News LA, Metro, Fox News Network

Kansas State University, “K-State, Australian Company To Collaborate On Agriculture Security,” 2-22-12 KTKA, KSNT http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/australia22112.html

Kansas State University, “Board Of Regents Against Concealed Carry Changes,” 2/21/12 Hutchinson News

Kansas State University, “*Science Proves Getting Back With Your Ex Is An Awful Idea,” 2/21/ Gizmodo

Kansas State University, “*Fish Oil And Beetroot Juice -- Wonderful News For Diabetes And Heart Failure?” 2/21/12 New Health and Fitness

Student, Jay O’Neil, “U.S. Wheat Demand Improves,” 2/21/12 Ag Wire via Dow Jones Newswires

National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, “Kansas Bioscience Authority Gives Preliminary OK To Three Area Grants,” 2/21/12 Kansas City Business Journal

Human Ecology, Madai Rivera, “K-State To Host Bilingual Information Night,” 2-21-12 DodgeGlobe

Kansas State University, “Kansas State Student Robbed On Campus, Arrests Made,” 2/21/12 WIBW

Students, Carol Cooper, Megan Hederson, “Cessna Leadership Scholarship Recipients Named At K-State Salina,” 2/21/12 Salina Post

Student, Bethany Spare, “K-State Student From Ashland Wins Rotary International Scholarship,” 2/21/12 Wichita Eagle

National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, “Keep Plum Island Research Going,” 2-20-12 NewsDay.com

Kansas State University, “*Agriculture Secretary Vilsack To Give Landon Lecture At K-State,” 2/20/12 Kansas City Star, 2/24/12 High Plains Journal

Electrical and Computer Engineering, Noel Schulz, “Interview With Noel Schulz,” 2/20/12 IEEE SmartGrid

Family Studies and Human Service, Amber Vennum, “*KSU Researcher: Rekindling A Romance Often Extinguishes A Couple's Happiness,” 2/20/12 WIBW

Agronomy, Chuck Rice, “The Dirt On Dirt,” 2/20/12 Topeka Capital-Journal (Blog)

National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, “Editorial: Raising The Ante On NBAF,” 2/20/12 Topeka Capital-Journal

Kansas State University, “Rhodes Chemical Company Celebrates 50 Years,” 2/20/12 PCT Online

Students, Julia Kaufman, Michael Wimer, "Wildcat Cowboys Up!," 2/20/12 Manhattan Mercury

Department of Housing and Dining, Mary Molt, “IFMA Names 2012 Silverplate Winners,” 2/20/12 Foodservice Equipment and Supplies

Alumna, Alice G. Carlson, “Purple Reign,” 2/20/12 Salina Journal

Diagnostic medicine and pathobiology, Doug Powell, “DHH Site Largely Ignored,” 2/20/12 The Advertiser (Louisiana)

Kansas State University, “KU’s Osher Institute Offers Education Opportunities Without Homework, Tests,” 2/20/12 Lawrence Journal World

National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facilty, “Kansas Officials Open To Lab Funding Alternatives,” 2/19/12 Wall Street Journal, Kansas City Star, Belleville News Democrat, KCTV 5, KSN, KTKA, Lawrence Journal World, Topeka Capital-Journal, Kansas First News, Wichita Eagle, WIBW, Hutchinson News, BND.com, Glen Falls Post-Star

President, Kirk Schulz, "KSU Boss Also Runs A council," 2/19/12 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio-And Agro-Defense Facility, "Ag Boss Here For April Talk," 2/19/12 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio-And Agro-Defense Facility, "With Federal Funds Drying Up, Some In Topeka Are Willing To Talk About Helping," 2/19/12 Manhattan Mercury

Kansas State University, “Capitol Briefing: Redistricting Pingpong; Religious Freedom; Guns On Campus; Brownback Agenda,” 2/19/12 Lawrence Journal World

Philosophy, Chuck Reagan, “Forum On GPS Highlights New Exploration Place Exhibit,” 2/19/12 USA Today via Wichita Eagle

Agricultural economics, John Leatherman, “The Role of Agriculture,” 2/19/12 Salina Journal,

Kansas State University, “Doggone: Prairie Dogs Face and New and Deadly Threat,” 2/18/12 Audubon magazine

Kansas State University at Salina, “K-State Proud T-shirts Available,” 2/18/12 Salina Journal

Kansas State University, “Northeast Kansas Happenings,” 2/18/12 Topeka Capital-Journal

Human resources, Jennifer Gehrt, “It's Your Business,” 2/18/12 Topeka Capital Journal

Animal Sciences and Industry, Mike Brouk, “Kansas State Honors Distinguished Dairyman Of The Year,” 2/18/12 Dairy Herd Management

Kansas State University, “Briefly,” 2/18/12 Topeka Capital-Journal

Agricultural economics, Barry Flinchbaugh, “Flinchbaugh Predicts No Farm Bill Until Spring 2013,” 2/17/12 Agri-View

Provost April Mason, athletics, Suzie Fritz, student life, Heather Reed, “Kansas Profile - Now That's Rural Judge Tommy Webb - K-State Leadership Seminar,” 2/17/12 Gardner Edge

Center for Engagement and Community Development, David Proctor, "*Grocery Stores Critical To Sense of Small Town Community, Economy," 2/17/12 USA Today via Journal Gazette and Times-Courier

Information technology, Rebecca Gould, "Students Use Of Technology Promises To Change Shape Of Education," 2/17/12 West Franklin Voice

National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, "Brownback Is Confident Biosecurity Lab Will Be Built," 2/16/12 Kansas City Star, KSAL, KMBC, KOAM-TV, KSN, Canadian Business, Kansas City Star, Hutchinson News, Lawrence- Journal World, Wall Street Journal, 2/15/12 Wichita Business Journal, 2/18/12 WIBW, KCTV 5

National Bio-And Agro Defense Facility, "Commentary: Press Ahead With NBAF," 2/16/12 Pork Network/Dairy Herd Management, Abilene Reflictor Chronicle

Psychology, Brenda McDaniel, "A Litmus Test for Relationships: Healthy Vs. Destructive Conflict," 2/16/12 The Atlantic http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/feb12/highconflict20212.html

National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, "Roberts Fights For NBAF At Ag Hearing," 2/16/12 Emporia Gazette, Topeka Capital Journal, WIBW

Kansas State University, "Ksu Police Investigating Campus Home Invasion," 2/16/12 WIBW, KSNT, KTKA, Kansas First News

Educational leadership, David Thompson, Family studies & human services, Briana Goff, extension, Laura Weiss-Cook, graduate student, Jurdene Ingram, "‘Celebrating Couples’ Workshops Provide Advice On Relationships," 2/16/12 1st Infantry Division Post

Kansas State University, "Television Celebrities To Hit Manhattan This Weekend," 2/16/12 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, "Brownback Predicts Long Road For NBAF Funding," 2/16/12 Manhattan Mercury

Diagnostic medicine pathbiology, Doug Powell, “Wash Your Hands Of These Food Safety 'Facts',” 2/16/12 USA Today

Kansas State University, “Salina Airport Beginning To Lease Property,” 2/16/12 Salina Journal

Physiology, Brenda McDaniel, “Should Schools Teach Teens How To Be Good Spouses?,” 2/15/12 Huffington Post

Kansas State University, “Kan. Gov. Expected To Face Questions About NBAF,” 2/16/12 The Wichita Eagle, Topeka Capital-Journal, Kansas City Star, Hutchinson News

Kansas State University, “Dry Bay Perfect For Sunflowers,” 2/15/12 Hawke's Bay Today/New Zealand

National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, “Napolitano Says Bio, Agro-Defense Facility Needed,” 2/15/12 Kansas City Star, KCTV 5, News on 6 (Oklahoma), KWQC 6 (Quad Cities -- Iowa and Illinois), KKTV, WHAS 11, Raleigh News Observer, St. Louis Live, KFVS 12, WGEM, Brownfield, KUSI, WLBT, News Channel 10

Agronomy, Chuck Rice, “K-State Climate Team Helps With Plant Hardiness Zones,” 2/15/12 Drover's Cattle Network, 2/16 Kansas AgLand

Kansas State University, “*Food Waste Reduction: Post And Pre-Consumer Dynamics,” 2/15/12 Food Waste Focus

Kansas State University, “Researchers Identify Procedure To Increase Product Success,” 2/15/12 Food Navigator

Students, Jeffrey Albers, Noah Goza, Morgan Halderson, Nick Johnson, Katrina Sudbeck, and Jared Wendelburg, “Six Students Selected As New 2012 Agronomy Ambassadors,” 2/15/12 Gardner EDGE

Kansas State University, “Many In NY Cheer Delay Of Animal Disease Lab Move,” 2/15/12 New York Times, NPR, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, KTRE, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, “Local Republicans Voted For Lower NBAF Funding In 2011; Vow To Increase It Now,” 2/15/12 Kansas City Star, 2/18/12 Statehouse News, Kansas Reporter

Psychology, Brenda McDaniel, "*The Reasons To Research Romance," 2/15/12 MSNBC

Biology, Joseph Craine, Jesse Nippert, Adam Skibbe, biological & agricultural engineering, Stacy Hutchinson, "Time Of Year Important In Projections Of Climate Change Effects On Ecosystems," 2/15/12 USA Today via Red Orbit, 2/20/12

Kansas State University, "Five-Year-Old K-State Fan Refuses To Color Jayhawk," 2/15/12 Denver Post, 2/14/11 Yahoo! Sports

National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, "Gov.: NBAF Assessment Based On Scope And Cost, Not Location," 2/14/12 Topeka Capital Journal, KSN

Agriculture, Gary Pierzynski, "Kansas State Names New Ag Dean," 2/14/12 New Orleans Times-Picayune, Midwest Producer, KCTV5, Salina Journal, Kansas First News, KSNT

Computing & information sciences, Dan Andresen, "Google’s ‘Antenna Farm’ Plans Hint At TV Service," 2/14/12 Kansas City Star

Kansas State University, "Nitride Solutions Finalizes Series A Funding Round At $2.5m," 2/14/12 Semiconductor Today

National Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility, "Did Obama Kill Ag Project To Punish Kansas And GOP?," 2/14/12 Kansas City Star

Agricultural economics, Glynn Tonsor, "K-State’s Cattlemen’s Day 2012 Set For March 2," 2/14/12 Drover's Cattle Network, Gardner Edge

Kansas State University, “Obama Seeks 1.5% Rise For Basic Research, Emphasizing Economic Benefits,” 2/14/12 Chronicle of Higher Education

Kansas State University, “*5 Healthy Reasons To Love Love,” 2/14/12 Huffington Post

Psychology, Brenda McDaniel, “*Optimal Conversation Minifies Stress In Relationships,” 2/14/12 USA Today via Med India

Kansas State University, “Johnson County Triangle Portends A Brighter Economic Future,” 2/14/12 Kansas City Star

Diagnostic Medicine Pathobiology, Doug Powell, “Looking For Sprouts? You Might Have To Look Hard, Think Twice,” 2/13/12 Seattle Times

Kansas State University, “Obama's Budget Cuts Funding For NBAF Lab,” 2/13/12 Topeka Capital-Journal,

Kansas State University, “White House Cuts NBAF Funding,” 2/13/12 Wall Street Journal, CBS News, Kansas City Business Journal, Topeka Capital Journal, Kansas City Star, Wichita Eagle, KAKE-TV, Cattle Network, WIBW, KMBC-TV, Canadian Business, San Antonio Express-News, Houston Chronicle, KTKA, Kansas First News, 2/14/12 Lawrence Journal World, Salina Journal

Agricultural Economics, Michael Langemeier, “Where Have All Of The Wheat Acres Gone?” 2/13/12 Dairy Herd Management

Agricultural Economics, Kevin Dhuyvetter, “Farmers Watching Rents, Other Costs Closely,” 2/13/12 Ag Journal

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, "'

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, AzoNano http://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