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As National Friendship Day nears, research shows people aren’t lonelier — they’re changing how they spend their time
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Event to explore themes, poetry of Lauryn Hill's lyrics
LAWRENCE – It's a testament to rapper and singer Lauryn Hill's artistry that her lyrics resonate just as powerfully today as they did when her solo album was released in 1998. The poetry of her words will be the topic of discussion at a University of Kansas presentation from 7...
Former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, to speak at the Dole Institute
LAWRENCE - The Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas will host "An Evening with Newt Gingrich," 7:30 p.m., Wed., Nov. 14, at the Dole Institute. This event is free and open to the public and will include a book sale and signing. ...
KU Endowment announces $708 million raised toward Far Above campaign goal; three new trustees elected
Stacey Satterthwaite Dillon...
Event to focus on life, impact of Dyche, 'the dashing Kansan'
LAWRENCE — In small towns across Kansas, Lewis Lindsay Dyche thrilled audiences with tales of his Arctic adventures at the turn of the last century. ...
Chancellor appoints engineering researcher to serve as faculty athletics representative
Susan Stagg-Williams...
Historian, KU alumna to unravel mystery of famous photographer's suicide
Natalie Dykstra...
Students win awards at national conference for minority scientists
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KU Endowment provides record $119.3M in financial support for KU
LAWRENCE — KU Endowment provided an all-time high of $119.3 million in direct financial support for the University of Kansas in fiscal 2012, which ended June 30. This represents a 6 percent increase over the previous fiscal year. ...
Top legal officer at International Monetary Fund to give Diplomat's Forum Lecture
Sean Hagan...
Journalists and the Courts topic of 2012 Montgomery Family Symposium
LAWRENCE — The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, in conjunction with the Montgomery Family Fund in the Kansas Newspaper Foundation, has announced the 2012 Montgomery Family Symposium will take place Nov. 9 in Topeka. ...
'Peanuts'-based parody tackles bullying issue
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Theatre is staging "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead" by Bert V. Royal, an unauthorized parody based on the popular comic strip "Peanuts." ...
By measuring lithium, researchers learn more about structure of stars
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Dole Institute presents exhibit honoring former U.S. Sen. George McGovern
Former senators Bob Dole, R-Kan., and George McGovern, D-S.D. ...
Museum to offer adult workshop on matter
LAWRENCE — What do you really know about matter? You know, the bits of stuff that make the world what it is. ...
Design department alumni stage 'Vis Com Home' exhibit
LAWRENCE — Graduates from the University of Kansas Department of Design have found success at graphic design firms, newspapers and magazines, branding companies, in television, art education and many other careers. ...
Media advisory: Dole Institute director can speak about George McGovern
LAWRENCE – Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas, is available to discuss the life and political career of former U.S. Sen. George McGovern. McGovern died Sunday, Oct. 21, in a hospice in his native South Dakota. ...
KU celebrates Sustainability Week
LAWRENCE – Nearly one year after the release of the campus sustainability plan, Building Sustainable Traditions, the University of Kansas is hosting a series of events to highlight accomplishments along with opportunities for engagement centered on key elements of the plan. ...
KU announces Open Access Publishing Fund
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Jeff Vitter has announced the creation of a $50,000 author's fund to support open access scholarship at KU's Lawrence campus and the KU Medical Center. ...
Congressman to visit KU as part of events marking Open Access Week
U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder...
$1.5 million from Kansas Health Foundation will strengthen public health in the state
Steve Coen...
KU Student Housing to build two residence halls; Regents approve construction at Wednesday meeting
LAWRENCE - As part of the goal of the University of Kansas to transform undergraduate education, KU Student Housing plans to build two new residence halls by the fall of 2015. The Kansas Board of Regents approved the $47.8 million project during its Oct. 17 meeting in Topeka. ...
KU announces three recipients for 2013 honorary degrees
LAWRENCE - A world-renowned dancer and choreographer, an acclaimed artist and sculptor, and a heralded advocate of sustainable agriculture will each receive an honorary degree from the University of Kansas at its 2013 Commencement. ...