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Education March 25, 2025 - 2:37 pm

Baker University announces next president

by Lawrence Times

Baker University has announced Jody Fournier — recent provost and vice president of Capital University in Columbus, Ohio — as its next president.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education October 24, 2024 - 11:13 am

Baker University names alum as interim president as search continues

by Lawrence Times

Baker University on Thursday announced the appointment of Hoot Gibson as interim president.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education September 10, 2024 - 2:09 pm

Baker University president to step down in December; search to fill the job to begin immediately

by Lawrence Times

Lynne Murray, president of Baker University for the last decade, will step down from her position effective Dec. 31, the university announced Tuesday.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education July 13, 2024 - 6:11 pm

Land grabbing and restoration: New signs tell history, significance of Haskell lands

by Molly Adams

The wetlands at Haskell Indian Nations University now have interpretive signage to help visitors learn about and engage in the history and significance of the lands.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment May 28, 2024 - 2:02 pm

Baker University board votes not to sell wet prairie land; Haskell asking for land to be returned

by Mackenzie Clark

The Baker University Board of Trustees has voted to retain land north of the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center that the university was considering selling to be developed for affordable housing.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education April 29, 2024 - 5:15 pm

Baker University students protest potential sale of land near wetlands discovery center to developers

by Maya Hodison

Baker University student protesters made it clear Monday that the potential sale of wet prairie lands near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center will not fly with them.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Environment April 24, 2024 - 9:04 pm

Baker University might sell land near wetlands discovery center for affordable housing development

by Mackenzie Clark

A private investment company has approached Baker University about buying a parcel of land near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center for the development of affordable housing.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times file photo
Lawrence news May 1, 2022 - 2:01 am

JD Woods, Baker football standout, invited to Rookie Mini Camp

by Lawrence Times

Star football player and community organizer Ja’Darius “JD” Woods, of Lawrence, has received an invitation to a Rookie Mini Camp with the Seattle Seahawks, according to a news release from Baker University.

Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 21, 2022 - 3:28 pm

JD Woods caps off his college football career, commits to NFL dreams

by Maya Hodison

Star football player and community organizer Ja’Darius “JD” Woods, 24, moved to Lawrence when he was 10 years old and quickly dove into the youth sports scene. He’s shattered records and earned a multitude of honors since, but he hasn’t limited his influence to the football field.

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