Pittsburg State President Resigns Over Thai University Involvement
Donald Wilson resigns after 11 years as Pittsburg State University president amid reported policy differences with the Kansas Board of Regents over his work on establishing the International University in Thailand. The board planned to discuss a replacement behind closed doors. Wilson said the resignation relates to disagreements with regents, not the university’s internal operations.
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Lawrence Library to Honor Longtime Director at Open House
National Library Week starts with a Sunday reception at the Lawrence Public Library to honor late director Wayne Mayo, who served 31 years, and welcome Bruce Flanders, the new director since January 3. The event runs 1:30 to 5:30 pm with a Wayne Mayo Memorial dedication around 1 pm.
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Prairie park bill offers limited federal ownership in Kansas
Legislation filed by Senator Nancy Kassebaum and Representative Pat Roberts would set aside 180 acres of the 10894 acre Z-Bar Ranch in Chase County for National Park Service ownership. The land, valued at about 2 million, would be donated by the National Park Trust to be kept as a neighborly, non-expansive park.
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