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The University of Kansas debate team of Rose Larson, Milwaukee, and Luna Schultz, Houston, ended the fall semester as the top-ranked team in the country, according to the 2025-26 College Policy Debate Rankings.
The University of Kanas debate team of Rose Larson, Milwaukee, and Luna Schultz, Houston, won the 69th Franklin R. Shirley Classic Debate Tournament hosted by Wake Forest University, which took place Nov. 15-17. The Wake Forest event is a major national tournament that is the culmination of the policy debate season for the fall semester.
Snow on buildings and trees along Jayhawk Boulevard at the University of Kansas.
In an effort to supply research opportunities to more students, four University of Kansas faculty members will be working alongside the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships this fall and into the spring. While working with the center, they can redesign portions of their courses to include a larger research or creative component.

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Wed, 12/03/2025
In an effort to supply research opportunities to more students, four University of Kansas faculty members will be working alongside the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships this fall and into the spring. While working with the center, they can redesign portions of their courses to include a larger research or creative component.
Mon, 12/01/2025
The University of Kansas debate team of Rose Larson, Milwaukee, and Luna Schultz, Houston, ended the fall semester as the top-ranked team in the country, according to the 2025-26 College Policy Debate Rankings.
Tue, 11/18/2025
The University of Kanas debate team of Rose Larson, Milwaukee, and Luna Schultz, Houston, won the 69th Franklin R. Shirley Classic Debate Tournament hosted by Wake Forest University, which took place Nov. 15-17. The Wake Forest event is a major national tournament that is the culmination of the policy debate season for the fall semester.
Fri, 11/14/2025
The University of Kansas will celebrate International Education Week through various campus events, talks, food tastings and gatherings.
Mon, 11/10/2025
On Veterans Day, KU ROTC students honor veterans and reflect on their own service as they look forward to careers in the U.S. military.
Thu, 11/06/2025
Eight Jayhawks were honored with 2025 Homecoming Awards at the KU football game Nov. 1. Each award shines a spotlight on the alumni, students and faculty who embody the very best of Jayhawk pride and tradition.
Tue, 11/04/2025
KU Debate had an outstanding weekend Oct. 31-Nov. 3 as University of Kansas debaters excelled at three different competitions across the country hosted by Gonzaga University, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Alaska.
Mon, 11/03/2025
KU Libraries’ LibArt program, a year-round, juried exhibition of student art in library spaces, celebrated its largest-ever display of student artwork and named award recipients at a reception Oct. 28 at Watson Library.
Thu, 10/30/2025
KU students took home a total of 13 awards in the student category, including the Best in Class Award for Brand and Identity. Matthew Cook, KU assistant professor in the animation and illustration programs, won two awards in the professional category.
Tue, 10/28/2025
The Kansas City–based law firm Wagstaff & Cartmell made a $1 million gift to its existing Wagstaff & Cartmell Scholarship Fund. The additional funding will continue to support outstanding law students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and a commitment to advancing the practice of law.