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Former KU professor to give talk on biography of George ‘Nash’ Walker
A former KU professor will give a talk on his new book, a biography on the trailblazing Black performer George “Nash” Walker who spent formative years in Lawrence.
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Former KU professor to give talk on biography of George ‘Nash’ Walker
A former KU professor will give a talk on his new book, a biography on the trailblazing Black performer George “Nash” Walker who spent formative years in Lawrence.
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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Restoration of native species, new boardwalk and volunteer contributions define future of Haskell Wetlands
The Haskell Wetlands, once harmed by detrimental farming practices, are undergoing a revitalization due to the Indigenous stewardship of the Haskell Greenhouse team. More than two dozen volunteers helped during a restoration event Thursday.
Kansas task force debates use of graduation rate to gauge student success
Disagreement exists on the Kansas Legislature’s task force reworking the state’s public school finance formula about the importance of high school graduation rate as a measure of student success.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
KU entrepreneurship hub gets $10M boost from donor
A donor’s $10 million gift will support the construction of a new entrepreneurship hub at the former home of McLain’s Market, KU announced Thursday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Trump wants to cut tribal college funding by nearly 90%, putting them at risk of closing
The Trump administration has proposed cutting funding for tribal colleges and universities by nearly 90%, a move that would likely shut down most or all of the institutions created to serve students disadvantaged by the nation’s historic mistreatment of Indigenous communities.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Families allege years of trauma in Lawrence special education
One word came up often as Annette Camlin described her family’s decadelong experience with Lawrence Public Schools’ special education services: trauma.
Camlin was one of several parents who joined former teachers to voice crucial concerns about the district’s SPED services.
Natasha Torkzaban/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members to share plethora of skills and knowledge at How-To Festival
Lawrence residents will exchange their miscellaneous knowledge and talents at an annual festival hosted by the library this weekend.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell Greenhouse seeks volunteers for wetlands restoration day
Indigenous land stewards caring for the Haskell Wetlands are inviting all interested volunteers to join them for an evening of ecosystem restoration this week.
Here’s a look at the 2025 candidates for Lawrence school board
All three incumbents whose terms will soon end and four challengers have filed to run for Lawrence school board this year.
More than a dozen carillon recitals coming up in Lawrence
Carillonneurs from across North America are heading to Lawrence, and numerous concerts are scheduled throughout the second week of June. There will also be Sunday evening concerts all summer.
Peaslee Tech launches $10M endowment campaign to increase access to technical training
The Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center is fundraising $10 million for debt-free scholarships, the center announced.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
‘It’s never too early, it’s never too late’: Lawrence adult education graduates earn GEDs, diplomas
Joseph Johnson found there’s more to his story after he attempted to end his life at age 20. Collecting his high school diploma on Thursday, six years later, was a testament.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Students want KU to push back against state law requiring university to eliminate DEI programs
Some students at KU said they are worried about the impact of a new state law prohibiting state universities from funding positions or programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion starting Aug. 1.
Lawrence school district names interim principal for Prairie Park Elementary School
Denise Johnson, a longtime Lawrence school district employee, has been named interim principal of Prairie Park Elementary School.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to meet Tuesday; no reports on agenda
The Lawrence school board will meet Tuesday to consider approving several items on the consent agenda. There were no reports or new business items on the board’s agenda as of Monday afternoon.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Free summer meals in Lawrence available for all kids
Kids can eat a free lunch three days a week through the month of June, and families can pick up weekly meal kits to prepare and plan ahead through June and July.
