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Education October 19, 2026 - 7:29 pm

MacArthur Fellow says climate research project is infused with Haskell’s purpose

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

As Haskell researchers and collaborators wrap up a $20 million federal grant, a Lawrence instructor and Colorado MacArthur Fellow reflect on how they’re working with Indigenous knowledge-holders to address climate change.

Arts & Events April 18, 2023 - 12:54 pm

Author Jacqueline Woodson to speak at free event Thursday in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Jacqueline Woodson, an award-winning author and MacArthur fellow, will speak at Liberty Hall on Thursday as the Lawrence Public Library’s 2023 Ross and Marianna Beach Author.

Arts & Events March 21, 2023 - 1:11 pm

Author Jacqueline Woodson to speak in Lawrence as library’s 2023 Ross and Marianna Beach Author

by Lawrence Times

Jacqueline Woodson, an award-winning author and MacArthur fellow, will speak in Lawrence next month as the library’s 2023 Ross and Marianna Beach Author.

Education October 13, 2022 - 12:07 pm

KU professor and physicist receives MacArthur Foundation genius grant

by Maya Hodison

“The first feeling was definitely disbelief”: A KU professor and researcher has received the prestigious “genius grant” from the MacArthur Foundation.

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