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KU chancellor defends finances, calls for unity after ‘no confidence’ vote
KU Chancellor Doug Girod defended recent budget decisions and urged unity in the KU community following an unofficial vote in which nearly 80% of respondents said they had lost confidence in the university’s leadership.
KU chancellor defends finances, calls for unity after ‘no confidence’ vote
KU Chancellor Doug Girod defended recent budget decisions and urged unity in the KU community following an unofficial vote in which nearly 80% of respondents said they had lost confidence in the university’s leadership.
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KU pharmacy student, Free State High graduate selected as finalist for Rhodes Scholarship
Sivani Badrivenkata, a KU senior from Lawrence, has been nominated for a prestigious scholarship that would pay for her to study abroad at the University of Oxford in England.
KU professors create website documenting the return of land to Indigenous owners
Two KU professors have teamed up to create an interactive online storymap that documents instances when stolen land has been returned to Indigenous people, and a collection of “#landback” resources.
Kansas issues grants of $10.2 million to expand child care in Lawrence, Hays and Emporia
Gov. Laura Kelly said the state committed $10.2 million to build or renovate community multipurpose facilities in Lawrence, Hays and Emporia to add at least 310 licensed child care slots.
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Lawrence school board election results: Incumbents reelected to school board along with newcomers Costello, Franklin
Lawrence residents split their votes on Tuesday between school board candidates who opposed the decision to close three schools earlier this year and two incumbents who had voted for the closings.
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Teal, kindness highlight lessons left behind by Lawrence High alum James Lynch
Amid the red and black adorning Lawrence High homecoming festivities this fall, a pop of teal ushered in a campaign promoting kindness at the school. Here’s the story behind the movement and James Lynch, the 2017 alum who inspired it.
KU students to take masterclasses from renowned musicians; classes, concerts free to public
KU music students this week will learn from visiting professional musicians. The masterclasses and a series of concerts featuring the renowned pianist, violinist and cellist are also free for the public to attend.
In-state college application fees to be waived as part of Kansas Apply Free Days
Kansas residents who are interested in applying to in-state colleges can do so for free on Nov. 7 through 9 as part of Apply Free Days.
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Lawrence school district to seek community input on skills graduates need
The Lawrence school district will hold two public input sessions to get the community’s feedback on how to best prepare graduates for what comes next.
McLendon Classic Community Event to feature roundtable with coaches, KU faculty
KU Athletics is celebrating the first McLendon Classic, a recognition of John McLendon’s contributions to basketball and civil rights. A screening and roundtable event Sunday will feature Bill Self, Kevin Willmott, Melissa Peterson and NCC coach LeVelle Moton.
In Kansas school board races, test scores are a hot topic. What do they even tell us?
Conservative candidates for school board seats across Kansas have repeatedly asserted that scores on the state standardized test show schools are failing. But experts say that’s not necessarily true — and scores are just one part of the picture.
New director of Monarch Watch hopes to continue building program
Monarch Watch is still chasing butterflies — now under a new leader, Kristen Baum.
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Activist, writer Aileen Mioko Smith to give Q&A, discussion in Lawrence
Aileen Mioko Smith, an environmental activist and writer known for her work to document the effects of mercury poisoning in Japan, will make two public appearances during her visit to Lawrence this week.
University Dance Company’s fall dance concert coming to the stage this week
The upcoming University Dance Company Fall Concert will feature 47 students, including three Lawrence locals, presenting work in a variety of styles such as hip hop, ballet and contemporary.
Woodlawn Elementary PTO to hold holiday market
Woodlawn Elementary School and its Parent Teacher Organization are holding a holiday market to support the school, and the whole community is invited.
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School community prepares for centennial; alumni choir participants needed
The Liberty Memorial Central Middle School community is preparing for the school’s 100th anniversary celebration in November and seeking alumni to sing in the choir.
