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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.
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KU is in possession of Native American remains
The University of Kansas has remains of Native American people in its museum collections, according to a statement from administrators.
KU School of Music students, Marching Jayhawks to perform in free concert
KU School of Music students are tuning up for the big return of the free Collage Concert this weekend.
Disability studies highlighted in new KU exhibition; activist to speak at opening reception
A chosen book and sculpture as well as an upcoming exhibition through KU Libraries aim to foster learning and discussion of disabled people’s experiences. Reyma McCoy Hyten, a disability activist, will speak at the exhibition’s opening reception.
The Commons at KU to launch series of discussions on reproductive justice
The Commons at KU is planning a series of discussions this fall with researchers in disciplines from across the university that will highlight the complexities of reproductive justice.
Flyover planned for KU football’s first game of the season
A flyover is planned as the Jayhawks open their football season Friday evening with a game against the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech.
Lawrence academic researcher selected for prestigious national honor
Jennifer Lawlor, a Lawrence-based academic researcher, has been selected to a prestigious program that recognizes 10 young leaders across the country every year.
Kansas women articulate unnecessary economic barriers in parental leave, pay gap, mentorship
Women in Kansas have more education than men but still only make 78 cents to the dollar that men make for the same work. Infant care in the state is 1.3 times more expensive than in-state college tuition. While more women vote than men, only 28% of legislative seats are held by women.
Expungement clinic coming to Lawrence library in September; KU Law students can help seal criminal records
Students from the KU School of Law will help people seek expungement of their criminal records, free of charge for those who qualify, during a clinic on Sept. 12.
Month of the Monarch will honor 30 years of conservation; Monarch Watch to unveil future plans
Monarch Watch has enlisted help from thousands of community scientists all over the world to fulfill its mission: Bring back the monarchs. Those dedicated to that goal will celebrate three decades of conservation work in September as the organization announces its next steps.
Photos: Jayhawks flock to UnionFest
Thousands of new and returning Jayhawks on Saturday flocked to campus to learn about KU’s many student-led organizations.
Photos: Calm at KU after first move-in day
Daisy Hill looked radiant against blue skies Thursday afternoon following the first of KU’s two move-in days.
Opening new KU laboratory, office space building kicks off 15-year business incubator expansion
KU plans a 15-year expansion of a high-technology and bioscience business park on campus to directly create 4,000 jobs through development, recruitment and retention of a generation of companies that drive economic growth in the state.
Move-in days for KU, Haskell students ahead; here’s how to get here amid construction (and spots Lawrence locals might want to avoid)
New and returning KU and Haskell students will be coming to town soon. Here are the high-traffic spots for Lawrence locals to avoid, and some route tips for those who are new in town to avoid heavy construction.
KU professor urges greater federal transparency, oversight of corporate whistleblower programs
A two-year inquiry into federal whistleblower programs created to thwart corporate fraud led a KU law professor to conclude two prominent initiatives aimed at identifying misconduct were undermined by cronyism and secrecy.
KU orchestra director sues university for gender discrimination, alleging pay gap
Before accepting the position of director of orchestral studies at KU’s School of Music, Carolyn Watson says she was concerned about the inadequate salary she was offered, especially compared to the music school’s male orchestra leaders.