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Kansas swimming hires diving coach
May 24, 2013
Kansas has hired former Tennessee volunteer assistant Brian Pritt as its new diving coach, the university announced Thursday.
Video: KU coach Bill Self talks about signing of Andrew Wiggins

Kansas coach Bill Self discusses the signing of top-ranked Andrew Wiggins on May 14, 2013. Watch »

Video: Ben McLemore interview

The Kansas Jayhawk men practice at Cowboys Stadium and Ben McLemore talks about his shooting game, Thursday, March 28, 2013. Watch »

Video: Jayhawks arrive in Dallas

The Kansas Jayhawks arrive in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday, March 27, and coach Bill Self talks to the media about the Jayhawk fan base in the Dallas area. Watch »

Families invited to free ‘Wild Gardens’ event at KU Natural History Museum
May 23, 2013
Families can learn a bit about the science behind gardening as the summer months approach at a free event at the Kansas University Natural History Museum this weekend.
Buran Theatre brings nightmares to Naismith Drive
Traveling theater group recasts show for each performance
May 23, 2013
The Buran Theatre Company is a traveling theater with a twist. Where a regular touring company casts a show, rehearses, and then takes it on the road, Buran starts from scratch at each location. They’ll be performing this weekend at the Inge Theater on the KU campus performing “Nightmares: A Demonstration of the Sublime.”
KU law students raise $4,000 for Willow Domestic Violence Center
May 20, 2013
A Kansas University law student group handed over a $4,000 donation to the Willow Domestic Violence Center in Lawrence on Monday after a fundraiser last month.
Sun shines on KU graduates’ smiles as they celebrate commencement
May 19, 2013
The rain ended and the clouds parted just in time for Kansas University’s commencement exercises to begin Sunday morning, and it seemed meant to be, Joel Coon said. “Just divine intervention here,” Coon said, looking up at the sky past the brim of his cap. Coon, an art history and anthropology graduate from Topeka, and several thousand other KU graduates took a few hours to celebrate their moving on. By Matt Erickson
When furniture turned into art: Wendell Castle’s KU connection
Sculptor called father of art furniture movement returns to KU for honorary degree
May 19, 2013
It was around 1960 when a Kansas University sculpture student named Wendell Castle started work on a “strange, hybrid object” that defied established artistic definitions — even if no one else but Castle knew it yet.
Big day here for 2013 KU graduates
May 19, 2013
Today’s the day at Kansas University: Time for caps and gowns, the walk down the hill and, for just the second time in at least several decades, an address from a guest speaker.
Past and present Jayhawk athletes set to graduate Sunday
May 18, 2013
Former Kansas University basketball guard Billy Thomas is one of 63 KU athletes who will take part in graduation ceremonies on Sunday in Memorial Stadium.
Mother, son to graduate from KU together Sunday
May 18, 2013
Fatimah Al Ghafli and her son Salam have been side by side for much of the past four years as they’ve studied at KU. And they’ll be side by side again Sunday, when they both will graduate. By Matt Erickson
Expanding rooftop garden at KU Union provides herbs, vegetables for campus
May 16, 2013
Focus groups have shown Kansas University students eating food on campus often prefer it to come from a local source, Janna Traver says. Well, it doesn’t get much more local than this: herbs and tomatoes harvested from the roof of the Kansas Union. By Matt Erickson
New building for KU engineering students to be named for donors
May 15, 2013
A new engineering research building on Kansas University’s west campus will be named for a Lee’s Summit, Mo., couple who made a donation to help fund its construction, the KU Endowment Association announced Wednesday.
KU law school honors three graduates with Distinguished Alumni Awards
May 15, 2013
The Kansas University School of Law last week honored three current and former public officials with its Distinguished Alumni Awards.
KU commencement set for 10:30 a.m. Sunday
May 15, 2013
Kansas University’s spring 2013 graduates are set to begin their traditional walk down the hill at 10:30 a.m. Sunday for KU’s 141st annual commencement, barring inclement weather.
$1 million gift will enable professorship in geology at KU
Donor’s husband pursued successful career in geology inspired by undergraduate teacher
May 14, 2013
Hubert “Hub” Hall didn’t always dream of a career in geology. It wasn’t until he enrolled in the class taught by a particularly inspiring Kansas University geology professor that Hall knew the field was for him. KU announced this week that Hall’s widow Kathleen Hall has made a $1 million leadership gift to establish a professorship in geology at the school. By Sara Shepherd
Doctor finds ‘A Healthier Wei’ to treat kids
May 14, 2013
Julie Wei was a pediatric Otolaryngologist, or ear, nose and throat specialist, at the University of Kansas Medical Center for more than ten years when she began to see a trend that she didn’t like: a large number of children with chronic congestion. Wei’s book, “A Healthier Wei” is an explanation of why she believes children are being misdiagnosed and wrongly medicated and her theory, with proven success, on how to fix these problems.
KU faculty, staff push for improved tuition benefits for themselves and their families
May 13, 2013
Rick Levy is a distinguished professor of law at Kansas University. But when his son, who graduated from KU in 2011, enrolled in courses there, he paid tuition at the same rate as his classmates. A proposed new KU policy would change that and, advocates say, help the university attract and keep talented faculty. By Matt Erickson
Art on the go
Free program draws kids, families to museum to create art projects
May 13, 2013
On a recent Saturday morning, the weather outside was disgusting, but it wasn’t enough to keep kids from filling the fourth floor gallery of the Spencer Art Museum. The draw? The museum’s weekend Art Cart.
KU students’ art and design work on display
May 12, 2013
The best student photo media and design projects from Kansas University’s Department of Design are being displayed this month on campus.
Regents waiting on budget negotiations before taking up tuition proposals
May 10, 2013
One of the major duties of the Kansas Board of Regents is to set tuition and fees at the state universities. But that process will be delayed if Gov. Sam Brownback and the Kansas Legislature don’t come to an agreement soon on the state budget. By Scott Rothschild
Incoming dean praises KU engineering school
May 9, 2013
The choice to come lead the Kansas University School of Engineering wasn’t a tough one, incoming dean Michael Branicky said Thursday. Branicky made his first KU appearance since being named as the next dean of engineering in February at a School of Engineering banquet. By Matt Erickson
Dole Institute’s summer events include Battle of Gettysburg panel, Dole birthday celebration
May 8, 2013
Although the end of the spring semester is nearing at Kansas University, the Dole Institute of Politics on KU’s West Campus will roll on into the summer with several events over the next few months, including an in-depth look at the Battle of Gettysburg and a celebration of former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole’s 90th birthday. By Matt Erickson
Haskell’s president, Chris Redman, leaving for job in Oklahoma
01:48 p.m., May 7, 2013 Updated 03:59 p.m.
Chris Redman, the president of Haskell Indian Nations University, plans to resign soon to take another position elsewhere, a university official confirmed Tuesday. “The choice was difficult for me,” Redman wrote. “However, my wife and I both are at key points in our careers — she is beginning a career in nursing, and I have a great opportunity to continue to serve Indian Country in a new capacity.” By Matt Erickson
Enrollment open for KU’s Mini College in June
May 6, 2013
Registration is open for the fifth edition of Kansas University’s Mini College, a four-day-long experience on the Lawrence campus that includes a variety of courses and extracurricular activities.
Retired KU professor’s annual Stop Day tour scheduled for Friday
May 6, 2013
Continuing a tradition now 20 years old, Kansas University Professor Emeritus Ted Johnson will again give his annual spring Stop Day tour of the KU campus Friday. It’s open to anyone who’d like to come along. By Matt Erickson
Baker names new dean for professional, graduate studies
May 6, 2013
Baker University has named an administrator at Ottawa University to lead its School of Professional and Graduate Studies.
Funny Facebook users stay away from politics, KU researchers find
May 6, 2013
If you use Facebook, perhaps you can think of a friend of yours who posts a lot of politically charged comments there. And perhaps you can think of a friend who often posts things that make you laugh. But Natalie Pennington, a doctoral student at Kansas University, is willing to bet those are two different people. By Matt Erickson
KU Youth Chorus plans free performance
May 5, 2013
The Kansas University Youth Chorus will hold its final performance of the school year at 5 p.m. Thursday in room 328 of Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.
KPR drive nets more than $300,000 despite interruption
May 5, 2013
This spring’s Kansas Public Radio membership drive was not only the station’s first drive to take a day off for breaking news coverage but also its first drive to raise more than $300,000.
KU student wins creativity award for photography
Two other winners, three honorable mentions also announced
May 5, 2013
Sarah Stern, a Kansas University student from Lawrence who has been widely recognized for her photography from a poor Brazilian neighborhood has been chosen for a Jack and Lavon Brosseau Creativity Award, KU’s Spencer Museum of Art announced.
Music, dance and art fill museum for arts and culture festival
May 4, 2013
The weather may have been dreary, but the inside of Spencer Museum of Art was lively with music, dance and art during the annual Spring Arts and Culture Festival on Saturday.
KU, other universities keep government informed on status of international students
May 3, 2013
As reports emerged Friday that the U.S. Homeland Security Department has ordered extra security in the student visa process in the wake of the Boston bombings, officials at Kansas University and Kansas State University said they’re already keeping close tabs on the status of their international students, as required. By Matt Erickson

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