Creative Endeavors: Research, Grants and Innovation
Another milestone has been reached with the completion of the simulation hospital at Pittsburg State University; all that remains are minor punch list items and a final cleaning before the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing is able to move in. Full story
A program that still flies under the radar locally has attracted national attention, bringing to the Pittsburg State University campus this month a U.S. congressman, the head of the National Science Foundation, and a top state official. Full story
Pittsburg State University Associate Professor Ram Gupta has been named to the list of the top 2 percent of scientists in the world, a list released by Stanford University this fall. While he’s flattered by the honor and loves being in a research lab, what makes him most proud, he said, is the success of his students. Full story
Grants awarded to three programs for which Pittsburg State University is known will help those programs better serve students by preparing them for the workforce. A $1 million grant from the HRSA, the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention — Registered Nurse Training Program will provide a total of 20 scholarships per year for the next three years in the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing. Full story
Wildlife viewing is one of the fastest growing wildlife-related recreation activities in the U.S., and those who live within driving distance of PSU will have opportunities to learn more about it this fall, thanks to a continuing partnership between the Biology Department and the Sperry-Galligar Audubon Society. Full story
The region's economy took a significant step forward with the announcement of a $3 million federal grant by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), to find ways to use sustainable materials to create products that can be commercialized. Full story
Sure, GPA matters when you’re applying to veterinarian school. A decent GRE score also helps. But it’s equally important to have experience working with animals in a professional setting and networking with those in the field. Full story
As experts across the nation continue to grapple with environmental challenges, students right here in Pittsburg are conducting research that could provide clean energy solutions. Full story
Marissa Vail has been accepted by the KCU Partners Program — a competitive early admission program for KCU Medical School that allows selected students at PSU to streamline their education. Full story
Pitt State is offering a new emphasis in the Bachelor of Integrated Studies that will prepare graduates to lead innovation in healthcare systems. Full story
For the first time, students in the Department of Communication at Pittsburg State University will graduate with professional certifications in social and digital media in addition to their degrees. Full story
A groundbreaking ceremony for a building that will help usher in a new era of nursing education was held Thursday at Pittsburg State University. Full story
Media production students from Pittsburg State University have been honored with nine Kansas Association of Broadcaster’s Awards in various categories during this year’s state competition. Full story
As demand grows for developers, new degree and local partnership provide pipeline. Full story
Scientists, farmers, and county extension agents from across the region will gather in Southeast Kansas for three days in February to uncover the details of every challenge, large and small, that producers face from sunup to sundown. Full story