Nathan Kramer
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
Students graduating from the Community Transition, or C-Tran, program in Lawrence were praised for their perseverance and resilience this year.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members gathered Wednesday to celebrate a new “enhanced” garden space at Just Food. It includes a tea garden with native plants, accessible raised beds, an outdoor classroom and more.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
A vibe of camaraderie and encouragement filled Lawrence High School’s athletic facilities Wednesday morning at the annual Pat Grzenda Adaptive Triathlon.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
There’s no place like Haskell Indian Nations University, the university’s commencement speaker said Friday, speaking from experience. Nearly 180 graduates were recognized.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Hundreds of people flocked to Massachusetts Street Thursday with signs and chants to protest recent actions by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
School powwows are common in areas with large Native American populations, but Saturday’s powwow at Hillcrest Elementary was a first for Lawrence schools.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Local Democrats urged community members during a rally Sunday to help people register and get out the vote — and in particular, to vote against a constitutional amendment coming to ballots in August 2026.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Art students and their teachers celebrated their award-winning artwork Friday evening at the annual Vanguard Awards during the opening reception for the USD 497 Exhibition.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
The musical Lions of Lawrence High School will sing and dance to hits spanning decades during their annual “Showtime” performance, which premieres Thursday evening.
