Kansas Communities

The Kansas University Center on Disabilities (KUCD) is among five national recipients of the 2026 Excellence in Community-Engaged Partnerships Award. The distinction from Campus Compact honors higher education programs and initiatives that make a meaningful impact by partnering with communities to address complex social issues.

After 14 weeks of intensive training, 25 graduates of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center officially completed the academy Feb. 6 and will now return to their communities to begin serving as law enforcement officers.

On Feb. 20, the 2026 Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy Symposium will convene leading scholars, practitioners and policymakers to examine the structural and legal challenges confronting rural American communities.

A third-year student at the University of Kansas School of Law will receive a grant from the Kansas Farm Bureau Legal Foundation to locate his legal practice in rural Kansas after graduating.

KU is among select U.S. colleges and universities honored for demonstrating a commitment to partnership and collaboration with the larger community.

After 14 weeks of intensive training, 22 members of the 351st Basic Training Class at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduated, taking the oath of office in front of family, friends, and supporters.

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics has announced the start of its 2026 programming year with a slate of events, programs and exhibits that feature conversations reflecting on the nation’s history, culture and future in honor of America at 250. Programming also will include other timely discussions on public service leadership, world and military history, and socioeconomic issues.

A new publication from the Kansas Geological Survey offers the most in-depth research to date into the origin and migration of natural gas sources in central and western Kansas. It also provides guidance for future energy research and development efforts.

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Kansas received a $60,000, two-year grant from the nonprofit group Interfaith America to create partnerships with community groups addressing the spiritual connection to health issues.

Twenty graduating recruits completed 14 weeks of rigorous training with the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center and will now return to their agencies across the state to begin serving their communities.