MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 9 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Andy Thompson named interim vice president for academic success and student affairs and dean of students * Andy Thompson, assistant vice president and senior associate dean of students, has been named interim vice president for academic success and student affairs and dean of students at Kansas State University following an internal search. Thompson will report to the university president and will begin serving in the interim role immediately. As interim  more PR

NORTH NEWTON, Kansas, Nov. 2 -- Bethel College issued the following news: * * * Bethel University to Host Sixth Annual Starting Small Summit Nov 2, 2026 Bethel University is set to host the sixth annual Starting Small Summit Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2027. The event will take place from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the Everest-Rohrer Auditorium located on Bethel University's campus. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Tickets for the event will be $50. The Starting Small Summit will provide the South Bend/Mishawaka community with an opportunity to learn from high- more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Nov. 3 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * Bob Searle earns GCSAA's Excellence in Government Affairs Award Golf course superintendent's advocacy makes an impact in Maine - Lawrence, Kan. (Nov. 3, 2026) - Bob Searle, golf course superintendent at the Abenakee Club in Biddeford Pool, Maine, has earned the 2027 Excellence in Government Affairs Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) for his steadfast advocacy for the golf course  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 9 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Diane Murphy and Keegan Lopez honored as Professional Staff of the Week * Kansas State University recently recognized two employees as Professional Staff of the Week: Diane Murphy, assistant director and licensing officer in the College of Education's Center for Student Success and Professional Services, and Keegan Lopez, administrative specialist at K-State Libraries. Murphy was honored at the Nov. 3 home men's basketball game, and Lopez was recognized at more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 9 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Instrumental pilot preparation * Pilot students at Kansas State University Salina can now save time and money while earning one of their flight ratings, as the Federal Aviation Administration has granted the campus self-examining authority to award instrument ratings. K-State Salina students can now earn their instrument rating after passing an end-of-course test administered by the campus's chief flight instructor or assistant chief flight instructor, ra more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 9 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * K-State Extension program prepares youth babysitters to provide reliable childcare option * MANHATTAN -- A Kansas State University program that trains teenagers and others to safely care for young children can be a welcome choice for families struggling to find reliable childcare outside traditional business hours. Tristen Cope, a family and youth development agent for K-State Extension's Chisholm Trail District, said the "Prepared to Care" babysitting cl more PR

SALINA, Kansas, Nov. 4 -- Kansas Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * NAIA Approves Fifth Year of Eligibility The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) membership has approved a fifth year of eligibility, replacing the current four-year limit. The new model, which goes into effect in fall 2027, links the fifth year of eligibility to academic progress rather than age. If the student-athlete is earning the required number of credit hours, and they meet all other eligibility requirements, they can com more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 9 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * People with Purpose: Mindy Markham * Mindy Markham equips others to face uncertainty by letting them know they aren't navigating it alone. Mindy Markham believes that connection and communication can sustain us through even the most difficult of transitions. Markham, director of the School of Health Sciences and winner of the Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head, has dedicated her career to helping people navigate life's transitions. Wheth more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 9 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Record number of Husker entrepreneurs compete in 3-2-1 Quick Pitch * A record 195 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, representing 40 majors and eight colleges, registered for the 18th annual 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition Nov. 3. Hosted by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, the competition awarded $18,000 to 36 winners and connected students with experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders. Held throughout Howard L. Hawks Hall, students  more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Routine Invasive Procedures for Stable Heart Disease Offer No Long-Term Survival Advantage Over Drug Therapy * Patients with stable heart disease and abnormal stress tests who have invasive procedures early in their care do not live longer than those initially treated with drugs and lifestyle changes alone, an international study shows. The findings build on results from th more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 9 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * University holiday schedule announced * The state of Kansas has released the schedule of state-designated holidays for calendar years 2026 and 2027. The following information includes details about reduced university activity during the December 2026 and January 2027 holiday season. Calendar year 2026 state holidays * Veterans Day: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, not a university holiday * Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 * Discreti more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 8 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Student Publications wins two national Pacemaker Awards, reaches historic milestone of 55 * College Heights Herald earns top national honors in multiplatform and newsmagazine categories; editor Anthony Clauson receives national student freedom of information award WKU Student Publications at Western Kentucky University continued its remarkable record of national excellence this weekend, bringing home two prestigious Associated Collegiate Pre more PR