Articles celebrating academic excellence in Lawrence and Douglas County, KS.
Have a story to share? Please let us know.
Latest
KU doctoral candidates earn Fulbright-Hays awards to conduct research abroad
Two KU doctoral candidates have earned prestigious honors and awards that will allow them to conduct research in South America.
Contributed photos
8 Lawrence students named as National Merit semifinalists
Eight students from three Lawrence high schools have achieved National Merit semifinalist status.
Lawrence Lions Alumni Association announces 2023 Hall of Honor inductees
The Lawrence Lions Alumni Association has announced a civil rights activist, a teacher and a musician as the 2023 Hall of Honor inductees.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Young artists of Van Go unveil 20 new benches, share what they learned from their work
For Van Go apprentice artist Barack Bennett-Robinson, drawing from emotion is part of making meaningful art. He and 19 other young artists on Friday night unveiled the benches they’ve been working on for eight weeks.
KU Chamber Choir earns clean sweep at international competition, festival in Greece
Members of the top choir at KU earned a clean sweep in both of their categories at an international competition in Greece, as well as surprise awards for the best overall program and best conductor.
KU Chamber Choir to travel to Greece for choral competition, festival
KU’s top choir is preparing to travel to Greece next week for a competition and festival where choirs from around the world will share each other’s cultures and love of choral fine arts.
KU theatre and film graduate earns award from department, plans to continue career in Chicago
Diego Rivera-Rodriguez thinks back to 2019 when he first witnessed the KU theatre and dance department’s iconic season opener tradition. He had no idea that he would graduate four years later as the recipient of the award tied to that 65-year tradition, he said.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Free State High School graduates challenged to find ‘clarity in moments of darkness’
As the sun set behind the Free State High School press box on Wednesday night, the light created a backdrop nearly as beautiful as graduate speaker Solie Edison’s speech to his fellow graduates.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence High graduates, like their school building, emerge stronger than they were 4 years ago
Lawrence High School graduates found themselves, like their school building, thrown into disarray during their high school years. But the building and graduates had one thing in common: they made it through the challenges stronger than before.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
C-Tran Program graduates celebrate, surrounded by family and friends
Friends and family of C-Tran Program students gathered at Lawrence school district offices Friday morning to celebrate the program’s five 2023 graduates.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Native American Student Services honors graduating seniors; history made with eagle feather dedication
Lawrence High School senior Inila Brave is set to give a speech at her school’s commencement ceremony next week, an honor that she said the Lawrence school district’s support program for Native American students helped prepare her for.
Former students honor Lawrence High School math teacher Matt Ellis with teaching award
In the halls of Lawrence High School, math teacher Matt Ellis will always be known for his collection of ties that he features throughout the school year. Now he’ll also be known as the winner of a teaching award that reflects his connection with his students.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Native American students participate in cultural activities through Lawrence school district’s support program
Out of the 574 federally recognized tribal nations in the United States, approximately 120 are represented within the Lawrence school district, Kenny St. Pierre told school board members on Monday.
Mac Moore/KSHSAA Covered
Free State wins fourth-straight forensics state title; Lawrence High takes fourth place
Free State High School took home its fourth-straight state forensics title over the weekend, and Lawrence High School finished in fourth place. Both schools sent multiple entries to the finals.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
High-fives, loud crowds encourage student-athletes in Lawrence school district’s adaptive triathlon
Middle and high schoolers and their supporters brought their school spirit to Lawrence High School on Wednesday to celebrate athletes of all abilities during the fourth annual Pat Grzenda Triathlon.
