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KU architecture students move a building from Lawrence to Greensburg.

Budget includes bonds for pharmacy school
Legislature OKs $50M expansion for KU
By Scott Rothschild
May 9, 2008
For the Kansas University School of Pharmacy, the Legislature’s final budget bill was just what the doctor ordered. “We were sitting on the edge of our seat wondering what would happen,” Kenneth Audus, dean of the pharmacy school, said Thursday.
Stop Day tour explores KU campus
J-W Staff Reports
May 8, 2008
Kansas University professor emeritus Ted Johnson will lead a Stop Day walking tour of campus from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.
DLI likely won’t pay $6,400 bill
By Jonathan Kealing
May 8, 2008
The Kansas University athletics department won’t be able to count on a $6,400 check from Downtown Lawrence Inc. to cover the cost of canceling its basketball banquet at the Lawrence Holidome.
Sports facility upgrades expanded
$55M to be spent on Allen Fieldhouse, other buildings
By Jonathan Kealing
May 8, 2008
With upgrades to the Kansas University football team’s facilities nearly complete, attention this summer will return to Allen Fieldhouse and the area around it for $55 million in upgrades, expansions and additions.
The $6,400 question: Should KU Athletics be reimbursed?
Downtown groups asked to pay for post-basketball season changes
By Jonathan Kealing
May 7, 2008
The weeklong celebration that engulfed Lawrence after the Kansas University Jayhawks won the national basketball championship didn’t come without a price. The final tally: more than $130,000 for the city and KU, most of it spent on police.
Google donates $100K to Studio 804 at KU
J-W Staff Reports
May 7, 2008
Kansas University’s Studio 804 received a major gift last week from an Internet giant.
NCAA report may hit schools hard
More than 700 teams fail to make academic grade
Associated Press
May 7, 2008
NCAA president Myles Brand wants college teams concerned as much about academic scores as final scores. If they aren’t, they might be barred from NCAA tournaments.
Repairs completed to Fraser Hall flagpole
J-W Staff Reports
May 7, 2008
The flagpole that holds the Kansas University flag atop Fraser Hall broke, but it has been repaired.
KU center schedules seminar for retailers
J-W Staff Reports
May 7, 2008
Kansas University’s Small Business Development Center is offering a seminar to help retailers accomplish one of their most basic goals: boosting sales.
6News video: KU Athletics officials ask city to help pay for victory celebrations
May 6, 2008
KU Athletics officials are asking downtown Lawrence and the Chamber of Commerce to fork it over. The University says they should pay the bill for canceling a postseason banquet planned at the Holiday Inn.
Professor, Van Go win Governor’s Arts Awards
May 6, 2008
John Tibbetts, a Kansas University professor of theater and film, and Lawrence-based Van Go Mobile Arts, which provides arts opportunities for at-risk teens, have been selected for 2008 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards.
Enduring cancer without coverage
Lack of insurance leaves KU student with $150K in bills
By Christine Metz
May 5, 2008
When Tracie Revis started her fight against cancer more than two years ago, she didn’t expect to take on a health care system ill-equipped to handle an uninsured 20-something. After rounds of chemotherapy, radiation treatment and a stem cell transplant, it’s still one of the few battles Revis has yet to win.
KU marks results of research drive
By Jonathan Kealing
May 4, 2008
This time last year, Kansas University’s research operations were behind budget for income, just as they were trying to fill a new research facility on West Campus. By July, the KU Center for Research’s leader had stepped down and the graduate school had been combined with the research division under the leadership of interim Vice Provost Steve Warren.
Politicians celebrate KU wins
J-W Staff Reports
May 3, 2008
Politicians put aside their differences Friday to honor Kansas University’s men’s basketball, football and debate teams.
6News video: 3 victorious teams from KU get special recognition from state capitol
May 2, 2008
The Jayhawk football, basketball, and debate teams were recognized in a special ceremony with the Governor on Friday.
KU basketball, debate and football teams honored at Capitol
By Scott Rothschild
May 2, 2008
Kansas University basketball, football and debate teams were recognized for their performances during ceremonies in the Capitol.
Preparing to spread their ‘wings’
KU Army ROTC cadets train with Blackhawk helicopters
By Erin Castaneda
May 2, 2008
Just as combat boots and helmets are essential to U.S. Army troops, so is the Blackhawk helicopter.
Scientist predicts gene revolution
By Jonathan Kealing
May 2, 2008
In the future, the energy needs of the world, remediation of pollution and disposal of certain wastes could all be handled by biological organisms designed in the lab, a prominent lecturer said Thursday night.
ROTC to conduct Blackhawk exercise
May 1, 2008
The Kansas University Army ROTC will conduct a helicopter exercise with a Topeka National Guard Aviation Unit beginning at 3 p.m. today at Lawrence Municipal Airport.
Chief justice comes in strong off bench
Lecture mixes history lesson, judicial principle, predictions for future and salute to Jayhawks
By Jonathan Kealing
May 1, 2008
John Roberts Jr., chief justice of the United States, used the 205th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase to argue that individuals who are lawyers or who have good business sense — or preferably both — have the opportunity to alter the course of a nation.
Jayhawks in Greensburg featured on ‘Early Show’
By Jonathan Kealing
May 1, 2008
Kansas University was featured prominently in Wednesday morning’s CBS “Early Show.”
Fraternity sponsoring music carnival
May 1, 2008
Kappa Kappa Psi, a Kansas University fraternity, wants to encourage Lawrence children to learn about music.
6News video: KU students help rebuild Greensburg
April 30, 2008
KU architecture students build more than just construction models. They're rebuilding Greensburg to be a model community.
6News video: Chief Justice speaks at KU
April 30, 2008
KU students were given a rare opportunity to hear a U.S. Supreme Court justice speak.
KU Hospital gets cancer award
J-W Staff Reports
April 30, 2008
Kansas University Hospital’s cancer program was recognized once again for its outstanding achievements.
Genomics pioneer’s lecture Thursday
J-W Staff Reports
April 30, 2008
J. Craig Venter, a well-known genomics expert, will deliver the Takeru Higuchi memorial lecture 5:30 p.m. Thursday in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
KU, Haskell team for symposium
April 29, 2008
The 500 Nations Bridges to the Future Program will sponsor the eighth annual Kansas University-Haskell Indian Nations University Undergraduate Research Symposium today.
Policy overhaul designed to lessen influence of drug industry on campus
By Jonathan Kealing
April 29, 2008
Stand at the entrance to Kansas University Medical Center on any given day near mealtime — breakfast, lunch, dinner, it doesn’t really matter — and you’ll see a seemingly endless stream of pizza and other food deliveries.
Building a better worker
KU researchers study efficiency of road project
By Jonathan Kealing
April 28, 2008
Once a Kansas University research team has completed its work, no longer will you have to wonder how much faster a construction project could be done if workers didn’t take so many darn coffee breaks. You’ll know exactly how much faster.
6News video: Grad students monitor bridge progress
By Jonathan Kealing
April 27, 2008
KU researchers are evaluating the construction of a new bridge on N. Iowa Street as part of a larger, high-tech effort to monitor construction site progress and efficiency. 6News reporter Jonathan Kealing has more.

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