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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 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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Tom Harper: Smith Hall is vacant, but it’s now listed as a ‘contributing’ property in KU historic district (Column)
”Smith Hall, a building located within the University of Kansas’ East Historic District, is now a ‘contributing’ property within the district … We hope KU pivots and chooses to preserve Smith Hall,” Tom Harper writes in this column.
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Celebration with flyovers planned for Bob Dole’s 100th birthday
A tribute with special guests, musical performances, earthwork by Stan Herd, multiple flyovers and more will celebrate what would have been Sen. Bob Dole’s 100th birthday on Saturday.
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Timeline, funding for KU football stadium project coming into clearer focus
Demolition of the west side of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium could begin as soon as December to kick off an ambitious plan to revamp the entire area around 11th and Mississippi streets.
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.
Hillcrest PTO raising money, partnering with KU class to build shade pavilion at accessible playground
Hillcrest Elementary parents and teachers are partnering with a KU architecture class and raising funds to install a shade structure over the picnic table area at the school’s accessible playground.
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 Cancer Center accepts $143 million for new building to advance research, care
The University of Kansas Cancer Center accepted a $100 million donation from the Sunderland Foundation and secured $43 million in federal funding to build a state-of-the-art facility to advance research and treatment of cancer.
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Native Storytelling Workshop at KU aims to help students hone journalism skills, improve representation
High school students from across the country gathered at KU this week to attend the Native Storytelling Workshop, a camp held by instructors who aim to amplify Native voices through journalism.
Kansas Board of Regents contemplates 5% to 7% tuition hikes at public state universities
KU and the state’s other five public universities recommended Wednesday the Kansas Board of Regents authorize tuition increases ranging from 5% to 7% in the upcoming school year.
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Attorney Ron Kuby reflects on free speech violations at KU, changing ‘marketplace of ideas’
Civil rights attorney Ron Kuby came to Lawrence for the first time in a decade this weekend — he had an arrest reunion to get to.
He spoke about free speech violations on KU’s campus and why he’s now questioning his previous position as a First Amendment absolutist.
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KU graduates told to ‘sow more unity and peace, less discord’ as they go into the world
Higher education leaders made clear Sunday that they have high hopes and expectations for the University of Kansas Class of 2023 to make the world a better place.
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.
Lawrence organization hosting concert featuring professional musicians; many are KU alumni
The Mid-America Performing Arts Alliance will present a free concert, “Voices of the Met,” on Saturday in Lawrence, featuring four KU alumni vocalists and many other talented musicians.
KU, KSU leaders and Marshall endorse broader federal reporting on post-college success data
The leaders of KU and K-State endorsed legislation overturning a federal ban on collection of student-level data on higher education enrollment rates, degree completion and post-college success across institutions and majors.
Author, KU professor challenges stereotypes with Margaret Walker biography; community invited to author talk
Lawrence scholar and author Maryemma Graham during an upcoming talk will delve into her recent biography, in hopes of giving long-overdue flowers to the Black woman who she said revolutionized education and humanities.
