Student experience and achievement

Nora Jennings, a University of Kansas junior in chemical engineering from St. Louis, has been named a finalist for a 2026 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Jennings was among 198 finalists from a pool of about 800 nominees.

Twenty-nine undergraduate and postbaccalaureate scholars supported by research training programs at Haskell Indian Nations University and KU will present posters of their research at the 26th annual Haskell-KU Student Research Symposium on April 17.

The sixth annual KU Professional Selling Program/King's Hawaiian Sales Competition brought a record-breaking 15 teams to the KU Conference Center in Lawrence.

The University of Kansas will hold its 10th Annual International Jayhawk Festival from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 15 in the Burge Union. The free event will feature cultural performances, an international fashion show, interactive activities and study abroad information, along with free food and giveaways.

The University of Kansas Debate team of freshman Kate’Lynn Shaw, Chicago, and junior Nargis Suleman, Leawood, won the Cross Examination Debate Association National Championship Tournament. The win is among several strong finishes for the KU Debate program.

Outstanding work in theatre design, dramaturgy, directing and acting earned KU professors and students honors at the American College Theatre Festival regionals.

This spring, 57 Jayhawks received an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA) from the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects.

Three KU faculty choreographers and Kansas City's Sam McReynolds, a guest artist who was in residency at KU this spring, present work in modern/contemporary, jazz, hip-hop and disco styles for the University Dance Company Spring Concert. A work by Jayhawk Tap Company will also be featured.

Four outstanding students have been selected as the University of Kansas nominees for Harry S. Truman Scholarships. The prestigious national awards, which provide up to $30,000 for graduate study, are given to college juniors for leadership in public service.

The University of Kansas School of Music invites the community to experience an electrifying evening of rhythm, culture and collaboration at Azad’s 10th Annual KU World Percussion Ensembles Concert, taking place at 7 p.m. April 13 at the Lawrence Arts Center.