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Researchers aiding freshmen with ADHD succeed in college find it helps to plan management strategies 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects 1 to 4 percent of college students, according to national studies. For freshmen with ADHD, the transition to college can be especially diffic...
Frontier program uses field trip to Mexican border to inspire students studying food security 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
At the Santa Teresa, N.M., port of entry, about 300,000 cattle a year imported from Mexico pass through the national security checkpoint.
Agricultural economist sees corn crop underwriting losses at about $10 billion 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
Kansas State University agricultural economist Art Barnaby is well aware of corn growers’ struggles this year as they deal with blistering summer heat and drought. But after crunching the numbers, he ...
Researchers find cattle vaccine works to reduce E. coli O157:H7 in a large-scale feedlot setting 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
A commercial vaccine for cattle can effectively reduce levels of E. coli by more than 50 percent, a Kansas State University study has found. The vaccine is also effective using two doses instead of th...
Researcher recommends physical activity be part of school day, after-school programs 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
Along with reading, writing and arithmetic, do you know if physical activity will be a big part of your child's school day? What about after school and on weekends -- is your child getting enough phys...
Test of tolerance: Diversity keeps grasslands resilient to drought, climate change 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
For much of the year drought has been plaguing American grasslands. But a recent study found that grasses do not appear to be losing the turf war against climate when it comes to surviving with little...
Researchers advocate for importance of music education as schools cut music programs across Kansas 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
There's a little less harmony inside Kansas school walls these days. Two Kansas State University researchers say programs are facing cuts that could put the future of music education in Kansas in dang...
County great Lyle Lovett kicks off McCain Performance Series on Aug. 26 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
A Grammy-winning singer and songwriter who has been called "a star as big as Texas itself" will open Kansas State University's 2012-2013 McCain Performance Series.
Source of conflict: Study finds factors that can shape divorced mothers' co-parenting experiences 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
The type of relationship a woman has with her ex-partner is a factor in how the couple shares custody of children, according to a Kansas State University expert on postdivorce and co-parenting relatio...
Professor uses new collaborative tool in the classroom 30 Nov -0001 | 12:00 am
A Kansas State University professor is gaining attention for creating a textbook replacement that saves students money and provides instructors with teaching flexibility.
