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KU to raise tuition by 3.5% across the board; student fees will also increase
The Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday approved tuition increases for most of the state’s public universities, including KU.
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Community invited to tour KU Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden
Community members are invited to a semiannual tour of KU’s Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden, set for the day after the summer solstice.
KU program to offer free assistance to complete FAFSA applications
KU is offering Douglas County folks help to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at no cost to the applicants.
Lawrence community members invited to immerse themselves in ‘here-ing’ labyrinth
Events coming up Friday and Saturday invite Lawrence community members to become immersed in an ear-shaped tallgrass labyrinth, learn about the environment and participate in a poetry exercise.
KU professor to study biodiversity in the Philippines with Fulbright award
Rafe Brown, KU professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, has won a scholarly award that will allow him to spend a year in the Philippines studying biodiversity.
Kansas Board of Regents evaluating action plans for underperforming university programs
Jewish studies, philosophy, geography, physics: The Kansas Board of Regents is in the process of determining which underperforming programs at state universities will be chopped and which will be subjected to progress reviews.
KU extends athletic director’s contract, will double his annual salary
Travis Goff, director of athletics for the University of Kansas, has signed a seven-year contract extension that includes a base salary boost to $1.3 million each year.
KU names next vice chancellor for research
The University of Kansas has selected Shelley Hooks, professor and associate vice president for research at the University of Georgia, as the next vice chancellor for research.
Reconstruction underway at KU’s Potter Lake to preserve lake’s health, bring new life
Potter Lake on KU’s campus is getting a “makeover” this summer to preserve its long-term health, and it’s started with dredging the lake.
University of Kansas, KU Police silent on arrests of 3 student protesters
The University of Kansas has yet to comment on its authorization to have three student protesters arrested inside an open campus library last week.
All Kansas universities request tuition hikes; Emporia State plans to slash student fees
All six of Kansas’ state universities have proposed tuition increases for the 2024-2025 school year. KU is proposing a 3.5% tuition increase for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Repatriation completed for portion of Native American ancestral remains in KU’s collections
Human remains belonging to at least 104 Native American ancestors and one ceremonial mask that were in KU’s possession have been identified and repatriated with tribal nations in Kansas, Florida and Mexico.
KU Class of 2024 celebrates graduation despite surroundings under construction
Construction at the football stadium did not hinder thousands of University of Kansas graduates and their families from celebrating their accomplishments Sunday.
Pro-Palestine protesters disperse from KU campus after police arrive; 3 arrested
Law enforcement threatened to arrest protesters after a group of about 100 gathered on KU’s campus in solidarity with Palestine Thursday night, continuing calls for the university to divest from Israel. It appeared three protesters were arrested.
Dillons to close 23rd Street location, open one on KU’s west campus
Dillons is planning to close its 23rd Street store and open a larger one at The Crossing At KU, the new mixed-use development in progress on west campus.
Jewish KU students, staff gather for Shabbat in solidarity with pro-Palestine movement
More than two dozen Jewish KU students, faculty, staff and community members gathered Friday evening for a special Shabbat service with a message: Not all Jewish people are Zionists.