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$10 million federal grant to KU Cancer Center like an injection of hope for researchers, patients
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran wrapped a tour of the KU Health System campus Friday by celebrating a federal appropriation of $10 million for the KU Cancer Center and $10 million earmark for acquisition of sophisticated cardiovascular equipment.
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KU School of Music to perform 2 modern operas examining sexual assault, transgender identity
A University of Kansas School of Music graduate will see part of her dissertation project come to life on Tuesday as part of a virtual double-bill feature through the Lied Center of Kansas.
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Belgian ambassador to U.S. will deliver 2021 Dole Institute lecture in May
For only the second time, a seated ambassador to the United States will be a […]
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KU names first director of tribal relations, to work with Haskell in advancing Native American student success
The University of Kansas has named Melissa Peterson its first director of tribal relations, a […]
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KU’s African & African-American studies department finally able to celebrate 50-year anniversary after COVID-19 forces delay
After a tumultuous spring and summer in 1970 — which included the firebombing of the Kansas Union and the killing of Rick “Tiger” Dowdell, a Black KU student, by a Lawrence police officer — KU gave final approval for the creation of an African Studies department that July.
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A gallery of Lawrence: KU campus in springtime
Thank you to our readers who contributed to this gallery on Wednesday! After we got […]
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Miniconference ‘Sounds of Sovereignty’ to highlight Indigenous American audio journalism
A free, two-day, virtual miniconference today and Thursday will explore Indigenous American audio journalism. The […]
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A view of Lawrence: KU campus in bloom
Even in uncertain times, spring in Lawrence brings two things: temperamental weather and tulips across […]
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KU debate student, assistant coach win national awards
It’s been a season full of hardware for University of Kansas junior Azja Butler and […]
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Girod: Right now, KU probably won’t require COVID-19 vaccines for the fall semester
Story updated at 5:35 p.m. Thursday: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to progress, one of […]
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Travis Goff formally introduced as KU’s director of athletics: ‘This is my destination job’
At just 41 years old, Travis Goff has his destination job as the director of […]
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Catch a sneak peek of KU Dance Company’s online spring concert, streaming this weekend
The University of Kansas Dance Company will hold its spring concert virtually, and that means […]
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KU hires Northwestern’s Travis Goff as 17th director of athletics, Girod says he’ll start role immediately
Story updated Monday, 7:55 p.m. Just shy of one month after Kansas Athletics parted ways […]
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Lawrence events throughout April aim to raise awareness of sexual assault
April is sexual assault awareness month, and several Lawrence organizations are working on events with that theme in mind.
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KU chancellor, provost field questions on university’s future in 2-hour town hall
KU leaders addressed the university’s finances, diversity, equity and inclusion, choosing outside consultants over KU’s own experts, interim positions and more.
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3 KU students win individual speaker awards at national debate tournament
The University of Kansas for the next year will boast the top two collegiate debate […]