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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education June 6, 2025 - 11:09 am

Restoration of native species, new boardwalk and volunteer contributions define future of Haskell Wetlands

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Haskell Wetlands, once harmed by detrimental farming practices, are undergoing a revitalization due to the Indigenous stewardship of the Haskell Greenhouse team. More than two dozen volunteers helped during a restoration event Thursday.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 1, 2025 - 3:55 pm

Weekly pro-democracy protests in Lawrence still going strong

by Nathan Kramer

Months into weekly Sunday protests in downtown Lawrence, local activists are standing strong against the ways they say the Trump administration is undercutting democracy in America. 

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life May 28, 2025 - 5:00 pm

Downtown Lawrence home for sober living unveiled with ribbon cutting

by Cuyler Dunn

Hannah Bolton’s brother, Sam, lives on in every square inch of 1046 New Hampshire St. Before his death, Sam struggled to find a sober living home in Lawrence like the one Bolton unveiled Wednesday.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 24, 2025 - 2:38 pm

Art Tougeau parade rolls through downtown Lawrence

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Art on wheels returned to downtown Lawrence Saturday for the annual Art Tougeau parade.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 23, 2025 - 8:39 pm

‘So spot on’: Van Go artists, business CEO celebrate new mural in downtown Lawrence

by Molly Adams

Young artists of Van Go celebrated the completion of their latest mural, “Building Community,” on Friday evening with a ribbon-cutting and community gathering in downtown Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education May 23, 2025 - 12:07 am

Bishop Seabury Academy celebrates graduates and all students at Stepping Up ceremony

by Lane Rozin

Seventeen seniors at Bishop Seabury Academy graduated Thursday evening alongside their peers and loved ones with a Commencement and Stepping Up ceremony. 

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Education May 21, 2025 - 9:31 pm

Free State grads urged to be lifelong learners at 2025 commencement

by Cuyler Dunn

Free State High school graduate Elle Cormaney offered a gift of new shoes to the graduating Class of 2025 — not a physical pair, but a pair offering a lesson for the Firebirds to run to create their futures.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education May 20, 2025 - 10:29 pm

Lawrence High Class of 2025 graduates, prepares to seize a changing world

by Maya Hodison

Adele Erickson imparted some advice from a fortune cookie to her fellow Lawrence High School graduates: “One must look back to learn to look forward.” The Chesty Lions Class of 2025 graduated Tuesday night.

Nathan Kramer
Education May 18, 2025 - 1:43 pm

‘Uncertainty is always full of opportunity,’ KU chancellor tells Class of 2025

by Mackenzie Clark

KU Chancellor Douglas A. Girod told the Class of 2025 graduates that they’ve been educated and trained for this moment in time, and they will rise to the occasion.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education May 15, 2025 - 2:11 pm

Community Transition students embrace growth as they graduate

by Maya Hodison

Students graduating from the Community Transition, or C-Tran, program in Lawrence were praised for their perseverance and resilience this year.

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