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KU band’s new album showcases student talent, music that’s ‘fun to play’
Student musicians are set to blow listeners away on the KU Wind Ensemble’s new album, “Midnight Sun,” a triumphant entry in the group’s repertoire.
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KU professor to present new poetry collection at Raven event
Lawrence local writer R.B. Lemberg will present their new poetry collection, “Everything Thaws: A poetic cycle,” during a Tuesday evening reading and conversation at the Raven Book Store.
KU research: Tobacco companies’ investment in hyper-junk foods still seizing nation’s palate
Tobacco companies risked the nation’s health by investing in food companies and deploying tactics to deepen consumer appetite for exceptionally palatable foods packed with addictive sugar, sodium and fat, KU researchers said in a new study.
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U.S. Secretary of Education praises KU, K-12 integration, TRIO program in national bus tour kickoff
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said during a visit to KU Tuesday that federal education programs for disadvantaged students will change lives and lift people up through the education system.
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Local artistic projects awarded Rocket Grants; ceremony in Kansas City to celebrate recipients
Local creators working on video series, research, fashion shows, performances and more — including a song to accompany the planting of fruit trees around the Lawrence library — have been chosen to receive grants that will help progress their art.
Anonymous benefactor donates $50 million to University of Kansas’ business school
An anonymous donor gave $50 million to the business school at the University of Kansas to support undergraduate students and faculty research, officials said Tuesday.
Paper Plains Zine Fest over the weekend to offer workshops, celebrate zine culture
Storytellers from around the Midwest and beyond will convene for the Paper Plains Zine Fest in Lawrence over the weekend to celebrate the impacts of zine-making and offer workshops on how to make your own zines.
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KU Police warn of phone scam targeting students’ families
KU Police want to warn families of a phone scam that is targeting family members of University of Kansas students.
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Meet the new bronze Baby Jay on KU’s campus
The KU Alumni Association on Friday evening unveiled a brand new bronze Baby Jay outside the Jayhawk Welcome Center.
KU Theatre & Dance season to include ‘Sweeney Todd,’ center student creativity
KU Theatre & Dance will collaborate with the School of Music to present “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” this spring, one highlight of a packed 2023-24 season.
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It’s move-in week for KU and Haskell students; here’s what to expect
Lawrence’s college campuses will be abuzz with activity again Thursday and Friday as KU and Haskell students make their way into town. Here’s some basic info for those we’re welcoming to town — and for locals who want to avoid the traffic.
KU releases renderings of Memorial Stadium renovation; Goff: ‘Unprecedented investment’ makes statement for the future
Kansas Athletics on Tuesday released its most detailed renderings yet of plans to overhaul David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and the surrounding area.
A KU program helps women in prison keep up with technology so they can get jobs after release
People in jail or prison can’t keep up with technology. A KU program for inmates in Kansas and Missouri will help them learn job skills.
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KU athlete charged after alleged bomb threat at football facilities
A KU offensive lineman has been charged following an alleged bomb threat made to football facilities on Monday.
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KU football player arrested following alleged bomb threat
A University of Kansas football player was arrested Monday afternoon on suspicion of aggravated criminal threat following an alleged bomb threat at Anderson Family Football Complex.
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Photos: Dole Institute celebrates what would’ve been namesake’s 100th birthday
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics on Saturday celebrated what would have been the former U.S. senator’s 100th birthday.






