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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.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Education May 28, 2026 - 9:42 pm

‘We see you’: Lawrence adult education graduates commended for resilience

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Speakers told Thursday’s Lawrence Adult Education Center graduates that by claiming their GEDs and diplomas, they have already shown the strength and resolve they need for their post-grad journeys.

Miles Beaty / Contributed photo
Arts & Events May 26, 2026 - 6:03 pm

Free State High School theatre students bring home Blue Star Awards

by Lawrence Times

Free State High School students earned awards — and double snaps — from Starlight Theatre Thursday for their staging of “The Addams Family Musical: School Edition.”

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Education May 21, 2026 - 10:17 pm

Bishop Seabury Academy celebrates graduates, younger students at Stepping Up ceremony

by Maya Smith

Twenty-three seniors from Bishop Seabury Academy graduated Thursday evening, with younger classes joining in the annual Stepping Up ceremony.  

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Education May 21, 2026 - 3:49 pm

Photography teacher, wrapping up 32 years at Lawrence High, honored with award

by Photos by Jacob Rice

Angelia Perkins planned to sneak out quietly after her last day of 32 years teaching photography at Lawrence High School, but colleagues had other plans, surprising her with this year’s Master Teacher award. 

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