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Friday, June 26, 2026

National/International

'Stuck in survival mode': Why only 15% of Americans feel hopeful about money — and how to join them
6/25/26 MoneyLion
“We’re seeing inflation at higher rates, though not in all sectors,” said Megan McCoy, program chair and associate professor for Kansas State University’s Personal Financial Planning program. “The price of TVs may seem OK, but where inflation is hitting is in food costs and housing. Those are felt faster.”

State/Regional

K-State's flexible new degree programs prepare students to be agricultural leaders in the places that need them most
6/25/26 KWCH
K-State is making it easier for rural students to earn an agriculture degree in areas farther away from the main campus. In addition to work on the main campus or online, the school is now allowing students to earn part of their degree at the office in Garden City. The school has also diversified the ag program itself by offering more degrees that fall within the ag industry.