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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Kansas launches virtual self-help center to aid court processes
TOPEKA, Kan. — A new virtual self-help center is helping connect Kansans with legal resources and information. PSU marks 50 years of MBA program with alumni celebration Pittsburg's 'Camp Now and Then' offers kids summer fun Doug Ball named interim president of Pittsburg State University Pittsburg fire recruits train in realistic house fire drill Same-day access walk-in clinic opens in Pittsburg Representatives of the Kansas Judicial Branch say the website, is designed to share information, forms, and tools to help Kansans with district court processes. Our goal was to create a reliable electronic resource for people who are navigating the court system on their own,' said Sarah Hoskinson, Chief of Access to Justice at the Office of Judicial Administration. 'It's to help people who don't understand or aren't familiar with court processes. It also helps district courts that serve people who come to court without an attorney.' Features of the self-help center homepage include an 'I need help with' section that officials say features on-demand resources provided by input from the Kansas legal community and data searches. Links provided on the homepage connect visitors with information like where to conduct legal research or the location of a court hearing. Officials also say this new service greatly benefits district courts, especially small or rural ones. 'Some district courts maintain their own self-help information, but only if they have staff to manage it,' Hoskinson said. 'The statewide virtual self-help center may fill an unmet need for some district courts, while creating efficiencies for others.' 'The committee discussed the need for this resource for some time. The Office of Judicial Administration Information Services team helped us turn that vision into reality. It is a practical and important resource for self-represented parties and other court users,' Chief Judge Kevin Berens said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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Doug Ball named interim president of Pittsburg State University
PITTSBURG, Kan. — A new president is in charge at Pittsburg State University, at least for now. 'I did grow up right here in southeast Kansas, mostly in Baxter Springs, just south of here and so Pitt State was something that was kind of always in my environment, always in my awareness,' said Doug Ball, PSU Interim Pres. So it was an easy decision when Doug Ball decided to get his undergraduate degree at Pittsburg State University. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration… and he isn't the only one in the family who's a Gorilla. 'My father also attended here. In fact, I was born in Pittsburg while my father was a student here at Pittsburg State, and so Pittsburg State's been part of my life from day one, in some ways, literally. And so it's been exciting to be here at different times in my life and different capacities,' said Ball. That includes his career path. Doug Ball named interim president of Pittsburg State University Doug Ball named interim president at Pittsburg State University ROTC Commissioning Ceremony held at PSU PSU nursing student overcomes barriers and achieves her dream Ball joined PSU as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Administration eight years ago. 'There's really two major components of my job responsibilities, finance and facilities. So on the finance side, it's everything from accounting to budgeting and purchasing. Also that fits in there is our human resources team is part of the organization. And then on the facility sides, the planning and maintenance and care for our facilities on campus.' He's now adding to those responsibilities, officially taking over at interim PSU president from Dr. Dan Shipp who is moving on to head Maryville University. 'It's all about keeping us moving forward on the critical projects we've got going on,' said Ball. Ball adds that he loves Pitts State, which is a great motivation for the extra challenges that lie ahead. 'I had a fantastic impact to my life and my career as a result of my time here as a student. And I love the chance to see that repeated for students over and over again.' Ball is serving as president on a short-term basis while the Kansas Board of Regents searches for a permanent replacement… a decision that school leaders say could take several months. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
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
16-04-2025
- Science
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Pittsburg State's Research Colloquium sees high student turnout
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students from all over the Four State region presented ideas at Pittsburg's annual science showcase called the Research Colloquium. Pittsburg hosts Spring Artwalk, celebrates area artists Pittsburg approves higher recoverable costs for Creekside Villas Pittsburg to host Art Festival on Saturday Pittsburg State highlights construction careers for future workers Kansas courts engage college students with live hearings The Research Colloquium is described by Pittsburg State University as an event that allows students and faculty to share ideas, celebrate discoveries, and enjoy new perspectives. 'We proudly witnessed record-breaking participation, reflecting an extraordinary level of academic engagement and enthusiasm,' said Associate Vice President of Research and Support Ram Gupta. Event organizers say this year's event had the highest number of participants in the last ten years, reaching a number of nearly 160 entrants. Gupta said the event highlights the vibrant research culture and intellectual curiosity thriving across departments. For the students, it sharpens essential skills like public speaking, critical thinking, and effective communication — all vital for future professional and academic success. Gupta also says interests were diverse, including: David Mendez of St. Mary's Colgan High School presented finding on the effect of music on the development of a child. Maya Craven of Joplin High School presented her findings on how the use of sheep wool pellets—a discarded item—could be used to aid water conservation in areas of drought. History major Makenzie Coomes (not pictured) outlined the factors that contributed to the success of the university under the leadership of President William A. Brandenburg. Biology major Rylan Mason, who summarized her work to document native and non-native plants in Bates County, Mo.—an under-surveyed region where she has found 36 county records. 'This is a space where mentorship flourishes, creativity thrives, and students are empowered to become the next generation of thinkers, problem-solvers, and leaders,' Gupta said of the event. Pittsburg State tells us more than 20 esteemed judges were present to choose winning presentations, both poster presentations and oral presentations in high school undergraduate, and graduate levels in several categories: Overall poster presentation winners Graduate: Josh Ortolani (Synergistic Long-Term Protection of Inorganic and Polymer Hybrid Coatings for Free-Dendrite Zinc Anodes) Dharmikkumar Patel (Mechanically Robust, Self-Healing, and Reprocessable Geraniol Based Epoxy Vitrimer by Dynamic Boronic Ester Bonds) Undergraduate: Jayme Barkley (Hyperbranched Polyesters Containing Natural Antibacterial Compounds) High School: Christian Cavener (A Novel Analysis of the Redshift Dependence of the Masses of the Supermassive Black Holes of a Sample of Quasars) Overall oral presentation winners Graduate: Khadija Ceesay (Beyond the Poster: Unveiling the Realities of War and the Trauma of Soldiers in Literature from WWI to Vietnam) Undergraduate: Trevor Bohnenblust (Market Augmentation of the U.S. Soybean Crush Spread) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Students support 60+ homes in annual PSU volunteer day
PITTSBURG, Kans. — It was a big day in Pittsburg, as volunteers gave back to the community. 200 students started the day off early outside the Pittsburg State University Crossland Technology Center, Crossland College of Technology for 'The Big Event'. Kitted out with trash bags, gloves, rakes, and everything else they needed, groups of students split up to serve more than 60 houses in the community. Volunteers offered a helping hand raking leaves, cleaning gutters, planting gardens, and washing windows for Pittsburg residents who need a little assistance. Students support 60+ homes in annual PSU volunteer day Southeast Kansas museum teams with PSU for digital growth Historians gather at Pittsburg State for annual research conference 'It's going to allow us to take our programs to the next level': PSU plans multi-million dollar automotive program expansion 'It's just like a fun, easy way just to be outside. And also, every year I've had every house we've gone to, all the people who've like, helped have been always super sweet. So. And also, I feel like we don't really get to meet people in the Pittsburg community that well. So this is also a great way to do that, too,' said Ali Fabrizius, PSU junior. 'This tradition just kind of keeps Pittsburg State in ties with community. We get good relationships with businesses because of this. We get good relationships with homeowners. There's some people who've been doing it for all 22 years, and really it connects the students to Pittsburg and makes sure that Pittsburg's town is in connection with its university,' said Darrel McLeod, PSU SGA Community Engagement Director. The Student Government Association hosts The Big Event every year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
