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K-State's media relations 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.

 

Current -- July 2008

 

Architecture, Larry Bowne, "Eco-Friendly Emergency Modules," 9/2008 Popular Science

Olathe Innovation Campus, "Olathe Growing, Becoming Hotbed Activity For Small Business," 8/2008 Kansas City Small Business Monthly

College of Human Ecology, Gayle Doll, "Kansas Kindergarten Held in Nursing Home," 8/18/08 Topeka Capital Journal

Political science, Dale Herspring, "Russians Melded Old-School Blitz With Modern Military Tactics," 8/17/08 New York Times

Management, Bruce Prince, "Wichita's Spending on Overtime Pay Leaps," 8/17/08 Wichita Eagle

Sociology, anthropology, social work, Donna Roper, "Chipping Away at History," 8/17/08 Topeka Capital Journal

K-State at Salina, "K-State Salina Continuing Education Offers Online Courses," 8/17/08 KSAL News http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/online81808.html

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Its The Same Old Thing," 8/17/08 Salina Journal

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Bioscience Authority OK's Operating Plan," 8/16/08 Individual.com

President Jon Wefald, "The State of Kansas $100,000 Club," 8/16/08 Wichita Eagle

Alumnus, Jerry Wexler, "Jerry Wexler, a Behind-The-Scenes Force in Black Music, is Dead at 91," 8/16/08 New York Times

International programs, "K-State Expects Record Number of New Undergraduate International Students For Fall Semester," 8/15/08 Interest!AlertNews, Topeka Capital Journal, Hutchinson News, KWCH,
NTV (Neb.), Earthtimes.org, NewsBlaze (Calif.), Sun Herald (Miss.), Business Journal of Milwaukee (Wis.), The Business Journal Phoenix (Ariz.), Twin Cities Business Journal (Minn.), Portland Business Journal (Ore.), Atlanta Business Chronicle (Ga.), Nashville Business Journal (Tenn.), Antonio Business Journal (Texas), Columbus Business First (Ohio), Cincinnati Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal, San Francisco Business Times, MarketWatch, Fox Business.com http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/intlsturecord81508.html

Athletics, "College Athletics Make Big Dividends," 8/15/08 Topeka Capital Journal

Aviation, "K-State's Aviation Department To Take Part in Air Events," 8/15/08 Wichita Business Journal, KSAL http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/festivals81508.html

Management, Diane Swanson, "Personal Use of Items on Company Time," 8/14/08 Abilene Reflector-Chronicle http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/supplies81108.html

Beach Museum, "Andy Warhol Photos Donated To K-State's Beach Museum Of Art," 8/14/08 Kansas City InfoZine http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/warhol81408.html

Student, Chris Ballnger, "This Ghost Wasn't So Friendly," 8/14/08 Star Herald

K-State, "Researchers Awarded $10.1 Million Grant," 8/14/08 Lawrence Journal World

Media relations, Cheryl May, alumnus, Pat Roberts, Biosecurity Research Institute, Pat Roberts Hall, "Roberts Sees Dip In Big Senate-Race Lead," 8/14/08 Harris News Service

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "NBAF Safety Will Rely Heavily on Not Always Reliable Human Factor," 8/14/08 Manhattan Mercury

Olathe Innovation Campus, "Brownlee Aids Campaign For Education Triangle," 8/14/08 Olathe News

Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy, "Forums Offer Place For Everyday Views," 8/14/08 Salina Journal, Abilene Reflector Chronicle

Alumnus, Eddie Saldanha, "Topeka High Grad Names Featured Artist at Fair," 8/14/08 Topeka Capital Journal

Student, Leah Mahanay, "Passing The Baton," 8/14/08 Salina Journal

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "NBAF Site Security Issues Addresses," 8/13/08 KTKA

Agriculture economics, Mike Woolverton, "Ethanol Drives Down Gas Prices, But Hurts Food Prices," 8/13/08 My Fox KC

Olathe Innovation Campus, "Johnson County Braces For Yet Another Sales Tax Vote," 8/13/08 Kansas City Star

Aviation, "Inner City Students Attending Aerospace Camp At K-State Salina," 8/13/08 KSAL http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/dcflight81308.html

K-State, "Army Soldier Show August 23-24," 8/13/08 WIBW TV

Agronomy, Jim Shroyer, "Controlling Volunteer Wheat Helps Reduce Insect & Disease Problems," 8/13/08 Cattle Network

Agricultural economics, Jim Mintert, "K-State Economist Sees Beef Output Cuts if Production Costs Remain High," 8/13/08 Southwest Farm Press

Aggieville, "Kansas Trivia & Tidbits," 8/13/08 americanprofile.com

College of Arts and Sciences, "OSU Hires New Liberal Arts Dean," 8/13/08 Gazette Times

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "New York: Fix Site, Don't Build," 8/13/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "DHS Confirms Documents Call Them 'Preliminary'," 8/13/08 Manhattan Mercury

Aviation, "Inner-City Kids Experience Flight at KSU Salina," 8/13/08 Manhattan Mercury http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/dcflight81308.html

Recreational services, "K-State's Challenge Course Reopens," 8/13/08 Manhattan Mercury http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/courseopen81308.html

Konza Prairie, "Konza To Hold Biennial Visitors Day Sept. 27," 8/13/08 Manhattan Mercury http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/konzaday81308.html

K-State, "Student Earns Mr. 4-H Title at County Fair," 8/13/08 Sun Publications

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Bio- And Agro-Defense Facility - Teachers Pet?" 8/13/08 Topeka Capital Journal

College of Veterinary Medicine, "World Rabies Day Gains Momentum," 8/12/08 catchannel.com

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "Law lets Campaigns Operate With Secrecy," 8/12/08 Kansas City Star

K-State, "K-State Encounters Power Outage," 8/12/08 Wichita Business Journal http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/power81208.html

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility,"Role of Politics Debated in Selection of Lab Site," 8/12/08 Kansas City Star

Political science, Dale Herspring, "K-State Political Scientist Says Georgia Underestimated Russian Military," 8/12/08 Manhattan Mercury

Apparel, textiles, and interior design, "How Much is it Worth," 8/12/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Role of Politics In NBAF Debated," 8/12/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Choice of Flora For NBAF Merits A Second Look," 8/12/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "NBAF's Benefits Apparraent, Risks Blurred," 8/12/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "K-State Confident it Can Earn Bid For Biolab," 8/12/08 Topeka capital Journal

Agricultural economics, Terry Kastens, "Rural Land in Heavy Demand," 8/12/08 Wichita Eagle

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "Internet Cartoon Pays Off For Kansas Candidate," 8/12/08 National Public Radio

Political science, Dale Herspring, "Peligroso Combate Ruso-Georgiano," 8/11/08 La Tercera http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/advisory81208.html

Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy, "Eisenhower Library Sponsoring forums on Issues," 8/11/08 Nebraska TV

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Decision To Skip Leavenworth as NBAF Finalist Was Unfair, Angry Lawmaker Says," 8/11/08 Baldwincity.com

Olathe Innovation Campus, "Odd Couple," 8/11/08 Sun Publications

Diagnostic medicine/pathobiology, Juergen Richt, "Bright Future is Forcasted For Biosciences in Kansas," 8/11/08 Kansas City Star

National bio and agro-defense facility, "May The Best Applicant Win," 8/11/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Government Disregarded Experts Over Biolab," 8/11/08 Kansas City Star

K-State, "Princeton Review Cites Kansas State," 8/11/08 Topeka Capital Journal, 8/10/08 Manhattan Mercury http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/princeton80508.html

Political science, Dale Herspring, "Back in The CSSR," 8/11/08 Czech Business Weekly http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/advisory81208.html

K-State, "The Battle For The Lower Third," 8/11/08 Broadcasting and Cable

K-State, "Roundabout Project," 8/11/08 www.acppubs.com

Biosecurity Research Institute in Pat Roberts Hall, Beth Montelone, "Montelone Named Interim Director of Biosecurity Research Institute in Pat Roberts Hall," 8/11/08 High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/jul08/montelone72508.html

Agronomy, Dan Devlin, "Improving Water Quality Focus of K-State's Work With Heartland Initiative," 8/10/08 High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal

Family studies and human services, Charles Smith, "Reduce Holiday Stress: Buy Less!," 8/10/08 Sheknows.com

Hale Library, Michael Haddock, "Books on Kansas Flowers Included in National Festival," 8/10/08 Manhattan Mercury

Office of mediated education, Shalin Hai-Jew, "One Native's Quest For Peace in Darfur," 8/10/08 Manhattan Mercury

Division of Continuing Education, "K-State To Offer Intercollegiate Athletics Course Online," 8/10/08 Manhattan Mercury http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/ncaacourse80808.html

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Flora Site: Just Politics?" 8/10/08 Manhattan Mercury

K-State, "Only Loose Freeze in Place at K-State," 8/10/08 Manhattan Mercury

Horticulture, forestry and recreation, Patty Zehl, "KSU Greenhouse Project Aims To Inspire Kids To Eat More Produce," 8/10/08 Manhattan Mercury

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "Conservatives Fall Short," 8/10/08 Topeka Capital Journal

Olathe Innovation Campus, "Is Perfect Tax Storm Brewing in JoCo?" 8/10/08 Kansas City Star

K-State, "Tech Center Eager To Grow," 8/10/08 Lawrence Journal World

Biology, Walter Dodds, "Letter: Headed For Disaster," 8/10/08 Topeka Capital Journal

Alumnae, Ben Wileman, "K-State Researchers work To Make Beef Industry Aware Of Costs, Considerations Of Switching To Natural Or Organic Methods," 8/10/08 High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "NBAF Hearing in Athens The Last," 8/10/08 Online Athens

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "NBAF Gets Puff Treatment From 'News,'" 8/10/08 San Antonio Current

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Sebelius Touts Kansas For Biodefense Lab," 8/10/08 High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal

K-State, "New R & D Center Planned In Kansas," 8/9/08 KRVN 880 Rural Radio

Political science, John Carlin, "Carlin To Stay on State Bioscience Oversight Panel," 8/9/08 Wichita Eagle

Veterinary medicine, Ronnie Elmore, "Presidential Pet Names," 8/8/08 Abilene Reflector-Chronicle, Silobreaker, St. Louis Post Dispatch http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/prespets80608.html

Agricultural economics, James Mintert, "Food Giants Race To Pass Rising Costs To Shoppers," 8/8/08 The Wall Street Journal

Agronomy, Chuck Rice, "Can Cattle Save Us From Global Warming," 8/8/08 World Changing

Agricultural economics, Ted Schroeder, Sean Fox, Jeri Stroade, animal sciences and industry, Jim Drouillard, "Researchers To Study DDGS Trade Risk Management," 8/8/08 Ethanol Producer Magazine

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "NBAF Bigger In Texas," 8/8/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "San Antonio Public Comments," 8/8/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, Olathe Innovation Campus, Dan Richardson, "Manhattan, NBAF Could Thrive Together," 8/8/08 Manhattan Mercury http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/olathenbaf81208.html

K-State, "Farmers See What's New," 8/8/08 Wichita Eagle

Anthropology, Michael Wesch, "Student Truth Generate Online Hit," 8/7/08 Times Higher Education

Landon Lecture, Robert Gates, "Call in The Civilians," 8/7/08 Jewish World Review

Psychology, "K-State Students Present Papers at Psychology Conferences," 8/7/08 Macroworld Investor, 8/10/08 Manhattan Mercury http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/psych80708.html

Student, Owen Kennedy, "Cates: Kennedy Won't Rule Out Running," 8/7/08 Topeka Capital Journal

Alumnus, Jeff Strater, "Democratic National Convention Delegate Jeff Strater To Blog Regarding Convention Experience," 8/7/08 PR Web Release

Beach Museum, "Captured in Oil," 8/6/08 Marysville Advocate

Landon Lecture, Robert Kennedy, "A Different Drummer: Breaking The 'Heart of America,'" 8/6/08 Cranstononline.com

Agricultural economics, Kevin Dhuyvetter, "Analysis - High Costs Force US Farmers To Alter Budget Plans," 8/6/08 Forbes.com, Gaurdian.co.uk

Alumna, Amy Collier, "Sophie & Gwendalynn Build Foundation For Success," 8/6/08 Kansas City Star

Veterinary medicine, Ronnie Elmore, "Veterinarian Says Pets Have a Place in Presidential Campaigns," 8/6/08 Interest! Alert News, 8/10/08 Manhattan Mercury http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/prespets80608.html

Political Science, Joe Aistrup, "We Probably Haven't Heard The Last From Phil Kline," 8/6/08 Kansas City Star

K-State, "City Unanimously For GE Aviation," 8/6/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "3-Dog Fight," 8/6/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Flora Fawns Over NBAF," 8/6/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Public Comments in Flora," 8/6/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "States Seeking Bio Lab," 8/6/08 Clarion Ledger

Communication studies, theater and dance, Marci Mauller, "K-State Program Not Part of Magazine Sales Scam," 8/6/08 Topeka Capital Journal, Manhattan Mercury http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/scam80508.html

Business administration, Anand Desai, "PAETEC Shares Plummet Again," 8/5/08 Democrat Chronicle

Entomology, Raymond Cloyd, "Harsh Winter, Cool Spring, Have Kept Bugs at Bay," 8/5/08 Topeka Capital Journal

K-State, "Primary Election Over, Main Event in November," 8/5/08 Sun Publications

K-State, "K-State Named Among Best Undergraduate Schools in Nation," 8/5/08 Wichita Business Journal
http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/princeton80508.html

National Institute for Strategic Technology Acquisition and Commercialization, "Motivengines Signs Exclusive License For a Compact Efficient Engine," 8/5/08 Trading Markets.com http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/motivcci80508.html

Agronomy, Jim Shroyer, "Unintentional Mixtures of Red, White Can Happen," 8/5/08 Cattle Network

Business administration, Anand Desai, "PAETEC Stock Rebounds Slightly," 5/08 Democrat Chronicle

Clinical Sciences, Dan Thomson, "Cattle Health: The Impact Of Feedlot BVD," 8/5/08 Cattle Network

K-State, "A Moment 'Outside The Box,' Please," 8/5/08 Hillsboro Free Press

Horticulture, forestry and recreation, Ted Carey, "Farmers Markets Have Made a real Comback," 8/4/08 Kansas Farmer

Alumna, Chelsea Good, "Farmers, Ranchers Care For Animals," 8/4/08 news-leaders.com

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "National Bio and Agro-defense Facility Means Worry For Some, Opportunities For Others," 8/4/08 Kansas City Star

Advanced Manufacturing Institute, "Institute Engineering Success in Kansas," 8/4/08 Manufacturing Business Technology Magazine http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/aug08/amisuccess80408.html

Animal science and industry, J. Scott Smith, "Marinades: A Healthier Way To Cook Meat," 8/4/08 Pratt Tribune

K-State, "Some Restaurant Workers Ignore Food Safety Practices," 8/4/08 Washington Post

Agronomy, Dadong Zhang, Shibin Cai, "Helping Wheat Pass The Acid Test," 8/4/08 USDA

Agricultural economics, Art Barnaby, "SURE Strategies in The Face of Disaster," 8/4/08 AgWeb.com

Horticulture, forestry and recreation, Ted Carey, "Farmers Market Week Recognizing a Nationwide Comeback," 8/4/08 Agri-view

K-State, "ML Ranch To Host KLA/K-State Ranch Management Field Day," 8/4/08 Cattle Network

Students, Ryan Standifird, Shane Dorsey, "27 Undergrads Receive 2008 Bayer Scholarships," 8/4/08 Golf Course Industry

Biology, John Blair, "Universities Hope To Become Part of Observation Network," 8/4/08 Lawrence Journal World

K-State, "National Merit Scholars Prepare For School Year," 8/4/08 Topeka Capital Journal

Agricultural economics, Jim Mintert, "K-State Economist Sees Beef Output Cuts If Production Costs Remain High," 8/3/08 High Plains Midwest Ag Journal

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Brunner Calls For NBAF Safety Assurances," 8/3/08 Kansas Livestock Association

K-State, "Reasons Why Restaurant Employees May Not Follow Food Safety Procedures,' 8/3/08 HuliqNews

Student, Stewart Lane, "Chef From Brookside Will Be Serving It Up During The Beijing Games," 8/3/08 Kansas City Star

Student, Danny Schneider, "Fuel Costs Drive Students To Adjust Class Schedule," 8/3/08 Lawrence Journal World

KCare, Bill Hargrove, "No-Tillage Plus: Cover Crops Offer a Model For Sustainability in Tropical Soils," 8/3/08 Organic Agriculture

K-State, "Wanted: More Vets For The Farm," Rob Daniel, 8/3/08 Iowa City Press-Citizen

Entomology, Ludek Zurek, "The Mosquito: Know The Enemy and Learn How To Defeat It," 8/3/08 Kansas City Star

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "A Win For The Kansas Bid," 8/3/08 Manhattan Mercury

Foundation, Tracy Robinson, "KSU Foundation Names Development Officer," 8/3/08 Manhattan Mercury

Athletics, Tom Pappas, "2008 Olympic Games Now or Never," 8/3/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "NBAF's Focus: The Study of Some Very bad Stuff," 8/3/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Plum Island Decision Was Based on Sound Science; Leave it There," 8/3/08 Manhattan Mercury Letter to the Editor

Architectural engineering, "K-State Students Design Award-Winning Heating and Cooling System For Competition," 8/3/08 Manhattan Mercury http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/jul08/ashrae73108.html

Alumnus, Steve Morris, "Proposed Plants Powering Campaigns," 8/2/08 Garden City Telegram

Chinese student association, "KSU To Host Olympic Opening Ceremony Party," 8/2/08 Manhattan Mercury

Anthropology, Michael Wesch, "The Anthropology of YouTube," 8/2/08 podcastingnews.com

Student, Diana Hylton, "Economy Big Issue in Election," 8/2/08 Pittsburg

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Benefits of New NBAF Facility Don't Outweigh Risks," 8/1/08 High Plains Midwest Ag Journal

Animal science and industry, J. Scott Smith, "Marinate Meat For Healthy Grilling?" 8/1/08 WebMD

Electrical and computer engineering, Ruth Douglas Miller, "Solar, Wind on The Horizon," 8/1/08 Salina Journal

Anatomy and physiology, Howard Erickson, "The Latest on The Omegas (Fats)," 8/1/08 Horse.com

McCain Auditorium, "K-State Posts McCain Auditorium Schedule," 8/1/08 Fort Riley Post

Student, Sarah Plevinski, Kimberly Bosco, "Foundation Awards Grants, Scholarships To Military Students," 8/1/08 Fort Riley Post

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "NBAF Opponent: Anthrax Case Raises Concerns," 8/1/08 Lawrence Journal World http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/jul08/mccain72108.html

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Public Turns Out Largely in Favor of Sitting NBAF at K-State," 8/1/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "NBAF's Potential Costs, Benefits," 8/1/08 Manhattan Mercury

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Both Sides of The Debate," 8/1/08 Manhattan Mercury

Grain science and industry, "Schafer Announces Awards Totaling $1.3 Million To Support Agricultural Marketing Products," 8/1/08 USDA

K-State, "Campus Viewpoints," 8/1/08 Chronicle of Higher Education

Anthropology, Michael Wesch, "Een Antropologische Introductie Van YouTube," 8/1/08 Webfeeder

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "State Makes Case For Biodefense Lab," 8/1/08 Wichita Eagle

National Bio and Agro-defense Facility, "Disease Facility Debated," 8/1/08 Topeka Capital Journal

Athletics, "Have Money, Will Travel: The Quest For Top Athletes," 8/1/08 Chronicle of Higher Education

K-State, "Earning Their Keep," 8/2008 Reason Online

K-State, "Distillers Grains Energy Value Varies," 08/2008 Ethanol Producer Magazine