4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (299+ words) LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Debate program was identified as the No. 1 debate program in the country in a 2026 ranking of the “Top 50 Competitive College Debate Programs in the U.S.” “We are very proud of this recognition of KU…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (312+ words) LAWRENCE — Although they comprise about 75% of the PK-12 teaching workforce, women remain underrepresented in administrative and district-level leadership roles. A new book from University of Kansas education experts addresses that phenomenon, aiming to empower women to take leadership roles in…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (311+ words) LAWRENCE — Mehrangiz Najafizadeh, associate professor of sociology at the University of Kansas, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to teach and conduct research in the Republic of Azerbaijan during the spring 2027 semester. During her time in Azerbaijan, Najafizadeh will…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (244+ words) LAWRENCE — Audio-Reader’s Audio Sale returns Sept. 11-13 at the Lawrence Public Library, offering bargains on audio equipment, vinyl records, musical instruments and more. The event kicks off with a pre-sale from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 11. Admission is $5 at the door,…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (110+ words) LAWRENCE — United States Air Force jets will fly over the University of Kansas Lawrence campus Thursday, Sept. 10, and Friday, Sept. 11, in advance of Friday's football game between KU and the University of Missouri. At noon Thursday, a team of four…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (319+ words) LAWRENCE — The Indigenous Arts Initiative, which includes partners from the University of Kansas, will bring two distinguished Indigenous artists and educators to Lawrence this September for a series of free public workshops exploring art, culture, storytelling and filmmaking. The program…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (311+ words) LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Law will host environmental law scholar James Salzman for a public lecture Sept. 14 as part of the Big 12 Law Schools Signature Lecture Series. Salzman, Donald Bren Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law with joint…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (321+ words) LAWRENCE — The Indigenous Arts Initiative, which includes partners from the University of Kansas, will bring two distinguished Indigenous artists and educators to Lawrence this September for a series of free public workshops exploring art, culture, storytelling and filmmaking. The program…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (215+ words) LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design will present the Fall 2026 Architecture Lecture Series, “Re-Generations: Current Architecture Practices in Mexico,” featuring architects whose work is helping shape the future of the built environment through innovative approaches to design,…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (338+ words) LAWRENCE — The United States has lost more than 3,000 newspapers in the last 20 years. In most cases, those outlets are simply gone. A new book co-written by a University of Kansas professor of journalism examines what happens when universities step in…...