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K-State Extension programs target heart health, maternal wellness across Kansas

A community health expert with Kansas State University’s extension service says two community-based programs are helping Kansans take charge of their health...

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Small chips, big impact

An applied learning experience gives K-State engineering students the opportunity to build organ chips, collaborate across disciplines and contribute to research...

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K-State is helping Kansans better understand agricultural property taxes

The Kansas Property Tax Estimator Tool, developed through K-State's Department of Agricultural Economics in collaboration with Cornell University, is a free,...

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Moving to protect the mind

K-State professor Denver Brown examines how physical activity could potentially have protective effects and help ease the burden of depression for individuals...

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Radiant research

The newest member of K-State's nuclear engineering team is already transforming lives through her research and preparation of the future workforce.

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Research to real-world impact

On Wednesday, Oct. 28, K-State faculty, staff and students can learn more about leveraging community engagement and how working with community partners can...

$400,000 grant advances college, career and financial planning for Kansas students and families

A $400,000 grant will support the Kansas Futures Project, a statewide initiative connecting college and career planning with financial education to help Kansas...

WellCAT Well-being Challenge encourages students to explore campus resources

The new WellCAT Well-being Challenge encourages K-State students to explore campus resources throughout October, while an upcoming survey will help the university...

When grief crosses borders

Grief is difficult enough without being thousands of miles from home. Doctoral candidate Adam Hedelund shares what international students have taught his research...

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People with Purpose: Migette Kaup

Migette Kaup — professor of interior design and research director for the Center on Aging — is rethinking how the spaces around us can better serve people...

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