2025 Blogs
Students and faculty from the KU Edwards Campus Environmental Studies program applied their classroom learnings to benefit Renewing the Blue, a Kansas City-area, multi-year environmental project.
KU Edwards Campus Students Contribute to Area Environmental Restoration During Hands-On Coursework
September 16, 2025
Students in the Field Ecology course at the KU Edwards Campus (KUEC) went beyond the classroom last spring – literally and figuratively – to benefit a significant area environmental project.
JCCC Assistant Professor Beck Layne took advantage of K-State Olathe’s flexible graduate programs to advance her career while maintaining career and family responsibilities.
K-State Olathe Student Uses Advanced Education to Teach and Strengthen Regional Workforce
September 20, 2025
Working professionals in Johnson County and across the region are discovering new pathways to career advancement through innovative graduate programs that accommodate their busy lives while fulfilling critical workforce needs.
A recent study found KUEC graduates have added more than $652 million to the Kansas City area economy and gained $490 million in personal income.
Supported by JCERT, KU Edwards Campus Boosts Johnson County’s Economic Future, Studies Show
September 12, 2025
Since it opened in 1993, the KU Edwards Campus (KUEC) has driven significant growth in Johnson County’s economy.
A recent study by the Mid-America Research Council shows JCERT is delivering on its promise to provide annual and long-term economic benefits to the Kansas City region.
JCERT’s 15-Year Economic Report Shows Significant Regional Impacts
August 15, 2025
From increases in personal incomes to expanded career opportunities, the Kansas City region continues to reap substantial financial returns and community benefits from the ⅛-cent JCERT sales tax that began in 2009.
K-State Olathe is developing a pipeline of public health leaders to address local and national workforce shortages and aging populations.
K-State Olathe Strengthens Greater Kansas City’s Health Future through Advanced Degree
July 24, 2025
The aging population and need for a strong public health infrastructure have created a significant demand for public health professionals in the greater Kansas City area.
"Cancer research goes beyond discovering effective treatments - it encompasses prevention, early detection, better diagnostics, supportive care and improving quality of life." -Sandy Annis, BA, CCRP
Behind the Scenes of KU Cancer Center Clinical Trials
May 13, 2025
Cancer breakthroughs rely on a sophisticated, behind-the-scenes process that enables research to thrive.
Stephen Durney earned his bachelor’s degree in project management to enhance his skillset used in his role with the U.S. Army.
April 11, 2025
Stephen Durney, an IT specialist project manager with the U.S. Army, has a strong background in project management; he’s responsible for planning and facilitating battalion and higher-level military exercises...
K-State Olathe’s hands-on short courses at its new Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center are educating and upskilling manufacturing workers to meet the KC workforce demand.
K-State Olathe Offers Advanced Manufacturing Training as Industry Demand Surges
March 17, 2025
As demand for manufacturing training skyrockets both locally in the Greater Kansas City area and nationwide, Kansas State University Olathe is stepping up to the challenge.
KU Edwards student Daisha Holmes discovered a Master of Arts in Organizational Communication degree can set her up for a leadership role in a wide variety of industries.
February 18, 2025
Three students are creating management and leadership career opportunities through the Master of Arts in Organizational Communication degree program at the KU Edwards Campus.
As an anchor for regional cancer research, the KU Cancer Center makes a significant impact on the area’s healthcare.
Transforming Cancer Research and Care: The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s Impact
January 14, 2025
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is on a mission to change the landscape of cancer care.