KU extends social work program to western Kansas
KU launches a yearlong Master of Social Work program based in western Kansas to address the east west imbalance and serve licensed social workers in the region. The blended format combines online materials with periodic classes, aiming to bolster Western Kansas representation and opportunities for graduates.
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Wheat harvest begins in Douglas County as rain slows progress
Kermit Kalb of Wellsville seeks a balance of rain for corn and soybeans without saturating wheat ready to harvest. Harvest has started late due to cool spring and recent rain, with 10 to 20 percent cut prior to the storm. Test weights hover 58 to 62 pounds per bushel and yields reach about 50 bushels per acre.
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Endurance test on a multi day horseback trek
Valentina Vella endures six days of a westward journey with mixed feelings from hopeful mornings to mounting anxiety about water camps and horse welfare. The narrative notes her persistent survival concerns and gradual calm as the trek progresses.
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Kansas and Missouri university leaders retire with perks
Kansas City AP report notes university presidents in Kansas and Missouri are retiring with sizable exit packages, a trend the Association of Governing Boards calls common. Former Kansas University chancellor Robert Hemenway retired in 2009 and later earned $340,352 per year during a two semester teaching stint, while no salary continues in retirement.
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