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Education October 8, 2026 - 8:08 pm

Free State High School recognizes its first Hall of Fame class

by Lawrence Times

As Free State High School is turning 30 years old, the Firebirds are celebrating their inaugural Hall of Fame class.

Education September 15, 2026 - 12:02 pm

Nine Lawrence high schoolers qualify as National Merit semifinalists

by Lawrence Times

Nine Lawrence high school seniors have qualified as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Education September 11, 2026 - 7:24 pm

Lawrence High, Free State girls make flag football history

by Courtney Lane

Lawrence High and Free State athletes are embracing a new opportunity as girls flag football begins its first sanctioned season in Kansas.

Education August 29, 2026 - 4:19 pm

Learn about Native food systems, sovereignty at public KU summit

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence community and beyond is invited to learn about medicine bundling, buffalo restoration, community health and more as part of a daylong summit on Indigenous food sovereignty.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Education August 16, 2026 - 12:35 pm

Lawrence High student builds prototype to monitor river conditions in real time

by Courtney Lane

Lawrence High School senior Liam Sturm is turning a box of electronics into a prototype he hopes will give residents real-time information about the rivers running through the community.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education July 30, 2026 - 7:38 pm

KU students, local firm create self-guided architectural tours of Lawrence

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

KU students and a local design firm created two free, self-guided architectural tours of Lawrence, delving into the city’s history and the imprint that students have left on its visual landscape.

Education July 21, 2026 - 1:38 pm

Five Lawrence Lions to be inducted into Hall of Honor

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Lions Alumni Association has announced five alumni who will be inducted into the Hall of Honor this year.

Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Education July 15, 2026 - 4:29 pm

Lawrence middle schooler gives lesbian community in Kansas City a national stage

by Courtney Lane

Éabha Klinksick, a 13-year-old West Middle School student, researched and created one of 12 projects chosen for a public showcase at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Education July 6, 2026 - 12:35 pm

KU student, Free State alum wins prestigious STEM scholarship

by Lawrence Times

Arthur Benson, a KU rising senior and Free State High School alum, is a 2026-2027 Astronaut Scholar.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 19, 2026 - 8:24 pm

Essay contest winners read their entries at first day of Lawrence Juneteenth celebration

by Hannah Loub

Hundreds gathered in South Park this evening for the first day of the Juneteenth celebration, featuring essay readings from two Lawrence high school students.

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