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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Doug Ball named interim president at Pittsburg State University
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State will soon have a new leader, at least temporarily. Last week, the Kansas Board of Regents announced that Chief Financial Officer/Vice President for Administration Doug Ball will be the university's interim president. Ball will fill the spot currently held by DR. Dan Shipp, who is leaving at the end of May to become the next president of Maryville University in St Louis. Ball has served in his current role at Pitt State since 2017 and earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from PSU. A search committee is narrowing the field of applicants to find Pitt State's next president, but school leaders say that could take a while. Doug Ball named interim president at Pittsburg State University ROTC Commissioning Ceremony held at PSU PSU nursing student overcomes barriers and achieves her dream PSU students build dog houses to support foster-based rescue Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
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PSU nursing student overcomes barriers and achieves her dream
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Graduating Pittsburg State University senior Shelby Blythe will never forget the moment she was pinned as a new nurse. The Nursing Pinning Ceremony is a moment that would be memorable for anyone entering the world of nursing, but this was moment was extra special for Shelby Blythe—she received her pin from her 6-year year old daughter, Hadlie. Pitt State officials say this was a special moment for more than just Blythe and her daughter, as brothers Sam Reda (BBA '64) and Jack Reda (BBA '72), who made this moment possible, got to witness it in person. The Reda brothers are sons of first-generation PSU graduate Sam Reda, Sr., who graduated from the university in 1933. The brothers co-founded the Reda Educational Foundation two years ago; Pitt State officials say the foundation exists to assist students who face barriers to college. An extra special moment for the brothers as Blythe is their first Reda Scholar to graduate. Officials say Blythe started at Pitt State in 2017 but stopped after just a few semesters when she became pregnant. She returned to complete her prerequisite in 2021 and was subsequently accepted into the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing. Blythe is now 26 and has accepted a job as a registered nurse in the cardiology unit at Freeman Health System in Joplin. 'I've always known I wanted to give back, even at a young age. Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to be a nurse—so much so that my parents have old photos of me around 3 or 4 years old with a stethoscope. It's something I've always known I wanted to do! It's been so challenging and hectic at times due to my personal life and how challenging the load of nursing school is, but it's truly been the most rewarding and amazing experience, it's given me the opportunity to love my job and help others, all while giving my family a better life. Pitt has been one of the best parts of my life the past few years and I am so happy I made the decision to attend,' said Blythe. Officials say six other nursing students—all of whom are currently juniors—are Reda Foundation Scholars following in Blythe's footsteps. Pitt State says the scholarships broke down barriers they faced so they could finish their degrees. Pitt State says the Nursing Pinning Ceremony is held each May at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, just before Commencement ceremonies. This year, 82 pre-licensure students, 37 RN to BSN students, six MSN students, and 10 DNP students from the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing were pinned. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Farm show and graduation attract thousands to Pittsburg area and hotels
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The city of Pittsburg is in the middle of its three busiest weekends for its hotels. Chris Wilson with Explore Crawford County says there are roughly 600 hotel rooms in Pittsburg and last weekend, this weekend and next weekend they're all full. Last weekend, more than 200 people came to the area for the 2nd annual 'Coal Miners Gravel Ride'. More than half of those came from out of state. This weekend is the 50th annual Four State Farm Show at the Robert W. Plaster Center. The event brings in between 12,000 to 15,000 attendees and vendors from the Four States area and across the U.S. Next weekend 1,000 students will graduate from Pitt State and University administrators say they're expecting several thousands of visitors from out of state to come watch graduation. 'Pittsburg has a lot more hotels and restaurants than they used to, so that's definitely a benefit for the show. Overflow Some would go to Parsons, Kansas, probably some to Joplin, Missouri. But the majority of the exhibitors will stay here in Pittsburg,' Lance Markley, Four State Farm Show Co-Manager. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Top 5 Plays of the Week — Week 35
JOPLIN, MO — After a week of high school & collegiate sports, we showed off our Top 5 Plays of the Week from around the Four States area. Play #5: Carl Junction's Deacon Endicott (6.0 IP, 7 K's, & 1 hit allowed vs West Plains) — Carl Junction's Deacon Endicott was just one inning away from going the distance. Through six innings pitched, Endicott allowed just one hit and struck out seven against West Plains. Advertisement Play #4: Mt. Vernon's Braden Dodson (catches runner on stolen base attempt) — Mt. Vernon's Braden Dodson threw out a runner trying to advance to second base last week. With great pop time, Dodson showed off his versatility, catching the Neosho runner. Play #3: Pitt State's Alex Rodgers (makes a phenomenal catch robbing a home run) — Pitt State centerfielder Alex Rodgers took away a home run in the Gorillas game against Washburn last week. Rodgers leaped high above the wall to make the catch, as Pitt took two of three in the series with the Ichabods. Play #2: Columbus's Kash Smith (hits two grand slams in one game) — Columbus's Kash Smith completed a rare feat against Galena last week. In a record breaking day, the freshman hit two grand slams against the Bulldogs. Advertisement Play #1: MSSU's Abby DeSanto (hits home run in final career at bat) — With her season cut short due to a medical condition, MSSU's Abby DeSanto hit a home run in her final at bat for the Lions. The senior came in the game as a pinch hitter for starter Emily Perry, hitting a solo shot to remember for a lifetime. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSNF/KODE |
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Pitt State faculty and students win top honors internationally
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University faculty and students have received high international honors at a conference in St. Louis. Officials with Pitt State say Associate Professor Byron McKay and Assistant Instructional Professor Trevor Maiseroulle from the university's School of Technology and Workforce Learning both received the Distinguished Technology & Engineering Professional Award at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) conference in St. Louis. Pitt State officials claim the Distinguished Technology & Engineering Professional Award is only given to the top 5% of those working in the profession and is indicative of technology and engineering educators who have demonstrated an exceptionally high level of career competence. 'They must demonstrate professional ability, exceptional character, and have developed a reputation of excellence within the profession through service, scholarly activity, and teaching,' noted Professor Andrew Klenke, director of the university's School of Technology and Workforce. 'Byron and Trevor have excelled in each of these categories and have definitely earned this prestigious honor.' Klenke also said he was surprised to be the recipient of two awards himself, winning the ITEEA Teacher Educator of the Year Award as well as the ITEEA Special Recognition Award. The Educator of the Year is the highest honor given by the Council for Technology and Engineering, with only 68 people receiving the award since its inception in the 1950s. Officials say other awards given to Pitt State students include: Nine Pitt State students were inducted into the newly resurrected Alpha Alpha Chapter for Epsilon Pi Tau, the leading international honor society for technology that recognizes academic excellence. It is led by McKay and Maiseroulle. Will Niffen (Technology & Engineering Education) Hannah Reilly (Technology & Engineering Education and Wood Product Manufacturing) Gage Davenport (Technology & Engineering Education) Jack Banman (Technology & Engineering Education) Melania Wright (Technology & Engineering Education) Kendryc Walker (Technology & Engineering Education) Jozzalynn Duke (Graphic Communications) Hayden Miller (MSCTE Graduate Student) Jessica Kohley (MSCTE Graduate Student) Pitt State says starting in Fall 2025, EPT will be open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the university's Crossland College of Technology. In competitions that drew eight other universities including Purdue and Brigham Young, students from Pitt State scored well: 2nd in Manufacturing (Hannah Reilly, Jack Banman, Gage Davenport, Will Niffen, Jozzalynn Duke, and Kendryc Walker) 4th in Problem Solving (Hayden Miller, Jack Banman, Kendryc Walker, Melania Wright, and Will Niffen) 5th in Teaching Lesson (Hayden Miller and Jessica Kohley) 4th in Technology Challenge For more information about the School of Technology and Workforce at Pitt State, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
