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Area students present research at diversity symposium

Wed, 28 May 2014 14:34:27 -0400

Student research related to biological and behavioral sciences was presented last month at the 14th annual University of Kansas-Haskell Indian Nations University Undergraduate Research Symposium. Area participants are as follows:

University of Kansas Women's Club announces scholarship recipients

Wed, 28 May 2014 14:21:54 -0400

The University of Kansas Women's Club has announced its annual scholarship recipients. They are as follows:

University of Kansas announces spring 2014 candidates for degree

Thu, 15 May 2014 11:57:40 -0400

The names of nearly 4,450 candidates for degree from the University of Kansas this spring aEUR" representing 88 Kansas counties, 45 other states and and 41 other countries aEUR" have been announced by the University Registrar. KU's 142nd Commencement wil

Area resident member of University of Kansas Concrete Canoe Team

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:10:58 -0400

The choppy waters and stiff breeze that persist at Lone Star Lake, 10 miles southwest of the University of Kansas campus, aren't a typical laboratory setting. But for this year's concrete canoe team at the School of Engineering, there's no better place fo

Area students participate in University of Kansas steel bridge competition

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:03:20 -0400

Armed with new materials, deeper knowledge and solid engineering principles, expectations are high for a team of students from the University of Kansas School of Engineering as it prepares for an upcoming regional competition. Area members of that team a

University of Kansas announces additional students named to the Fall 2013 Honor Roll

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 17:01:23 -0400

The University of Kansas has announced additional students named to the Fall 2013 Honor Roll. Those students, from the School of Engineering, were omitted on a previous release. Additional students are as follows:

Area student among cast of 'Over Here!' at the University of Kansas

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:25:50 -0400

The University Theatre finishes its 2013-2014 season with the big band musical, "Over Here!" in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith. Performances run April 25, 26 and May 2, 3 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 and May 4 at 2:30 p.m. Area stude

Area student presents Global Scholar research for the University of Kansas

Tue, 08 Apr 2014 11:06:44 -0400

University of Kansas students presented research March 29 at the Global Scholars Symposium at the Lawrence campus on topics ranging from graffiti in Brazil to modern African literature. Area participants are as follows:

Area students cast in KU production of 'The Other Shore'

Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:46:50 -0400

The University Theatre continues its 2013-2014 season with Gao Xingjian's "The Other Shore" in the William Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. April 11, 12, 15, 16, and 17, and 2:30 p.m. April 13. Area cast members are as follows:

Area student among new KU orientation assistants, coordinators

Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:32:34 -0400

The University of Kansas Office of First-Year Experience has announced 17 new orientation assistants and two orientation coordinators for the 2014-2015 year. Orientation assistants are students whose job is to make the transition to KU a positive and enga

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center announces December graduates

Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:15:10 -0400

Lt. Col. Alan Stoecklein of the Kansas Highway Patrol congratulated 53 new law enforcement officers during their graduation from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on Feb. 28 The new officers were members of the 227th basic training class at the

KU to honor 34 seniors from Neosho and Wilson county high schools

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:59:09 -0400

Students from six Kansas high schools will be honored Wednesday, April 2, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. A total of 34 seniors from high schools in Neosho and Wilson counties will be recognized for their academic achieve

KU to honor 36 seniors from Graham, Norton, Osborne, Phillips and Smith county high schools

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:57:53 -0400

Students from 10 Kansas high schools will be honored Thursday, April 3, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. A total of 36 seniors from high schools in Graham, Norton, Osborne, Phillips and Smith Counties will be recognized fo

KU to honor 34 seniors from Barber, Harper, Kingman and Pratt county high schools

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:53:03 -0400

Students from nine Kansas high schools will be honored Wednesday, April 9, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. A total of 34 seniors from high schools in Barber, Harper, Kingman and Pratt Counties will be recognized for their

KU to honor 51 seniors from nine Northwest Kansas county high schools

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:42:22 -0400

Students from 16 Kansas high schools will be honored Wednesday, April 2, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. A total of 51 seniors from high schools in Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Logan, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas and Wa

Area resident named University of Kansas Man of Merit

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:42:32 -0500

Fifteen students, staff and faculty have been selected as University of Kansas Men of Merit, recognized for positively defining masculinity through challenging norms, taking action and leading by example while making contributions to the university and/or

Area students named to University of Kansas honor roll

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:25:45 -0500

Approximately 4,620 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2013 semester. The students, from KU's Lawrence campus and the schools of health professions and nursing in Kansas City, Kan., represent 93

KU junior from De Soto receives Aviation Week national honor

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:49:29 -0500

LAWRENCE - University of Kansas School of Engineering junior Ryan Endres has an impressive list of activities and accomplishments.

KU to honor 42 seniors from Atchison, Brown and Doniphan county high schools

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 16:23:39 -0500

Students from eight Kansas high schools will be honored Wednesday, Feb. 26, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. A total of 42 seniors from high schools in Atchison, Brown and Doniphan Counties will be recognized for their aca

Area students to perform in KU's 'Much Ado About Nothing'

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:37:13 -0500

The University Theatre at the University of Kansas continues its 2013-2014 main stage season with William Shakespeare's romantic comedy "Much Ado About Nothing" in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith. Performances run Feb. 28, March 1,

KU to honor 38 seniors from Jackson and Nemaha county high schools

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:28:11 -0500

Students from eight Kansas high schools will be honored Wednesday, Feb. 26, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. A total of 38 seniors from high schools in Jackson and Nemaha counties will be recognized for their academic achi

KU announces staging of 'Black Box Productions'

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 17:37:57 -0500

The University Theatre continues its 2013-2014 season with Black Box Productions, a showcase of student-directed short plays in the William Inge Memorial Theatre, Murphy Hall. Performances run Feb. 14-15 and Feb. 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 16 at 2:30 p.m

Sherman native Matt Huntsman, teammate win top brief at moot court competition

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:21:41 -0500

University of Kansas Law students Matt Huntsman, of Sherman, Texas, and Jon Simpson, Wichita, Kan., are the latest to join the school's legacy of success in international moot court activities. The pair brought home top honors for their writt...

Andover High graduate Jon Simpson, KU teammate win top brief in moot court competition

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:20:20 -0500

University of Kansas Law students Jon Simpson, Wichita, and Matt Huntsman, of Sherman, Texas, are the latest to join the school's legacy of success in international moot court activities. The pair brought home top honors for their written brief at...

KU to honor 24 seniors from Marshall and Washington County high schools

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:24:03 -0500

Students from eight Kansas high schools will be honored Thursday, February 13, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. A total of 24 seniors from high schools in Marshall and Washington counties will be recognized for their acade