KU news

KU launches student-focused survey on sexual misconduct, violence in campus community
By Joanna Hlavacek
May 4, 2018
A recently launched survey at the University of Kansas is meant to provide a better understanding of students’ experiences with sexual misconduct and sexual violence on campus.
Virginia public university gave Koch a say on faculty in exchange for donations
Associated Press
May 1, 2018
Virginia’s largest public university granted the conservative Charles Koch Foundation a say in the hiring and firing of professors in exchange for millions of dollars in donations, according to newly released documents.
Steve Martin, Michael McDonald among Lied Center’s 2018-2019 lineup; see the full list here
Staff Report
May 1, 2018
The Lied Center promises an upcoming season “unlike any other,” with comedy legends (including a few ‘Saturday Night Live’ alumni), Grammy-winning musicians and Broadway hits all slated for the 2018-2019 season.
Recently disclosed letter from 2016 shows Regents agreeing to Gray-Little’s $510K salary as ‘expression of our gratitude’
By Joanna Hlavacek
12:19 p.m., April 30, 2018 Updated 12:31 p.m.
The Kansas Board of Regents has released a document outlining the terms of former University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little’s employment with KU, shedding light on her job and salary as the university’s “special advisor.”
‘We are all foreigners’: Small World English-language program celebrates 50 years
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 30, 2018
When Hamideh Gerami moved to Lawrence from Iran more than 20 years ago, she knew she’d have to practice her English skills.
Remaining mum, KU denies open-records request for emails related to Sigma Alpha Epsilon shutdown
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 27, 2018
The University of Kansas — continuing its silence on alleged misconduct in the campus greek system — has denied an open-records request related to the shutdown of KU fraternity chapter Sigma Alpha Epsilon, citing a state statute that allows discretion for correspondence between public agencies and private individuals.
New film by KU’s Kevin Willmott will screen at Cannes film festival next month
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 26, 2018
Lawrence filmmaker and University of Kansas professor Kevin Willmott is heading to Cannes next month.
KU community reacts to news that ex-chancellor still earning full salary as ‘special advisor;’ details on job remain few, far between
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 26, 2018
A day after news broke that former Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little is being paid more than $500,000 to serve as a special adviser at KU, it was still unclear what her employment terms are with the university. The Journal-World sought through a Kansas Open Records request a document listing the terms of Gray-Little’s employment with the University of Kansas. But on Thursday the Kansas Board of Regents had not yet fulfilled the records request.
KU professor Clarence Lang to serve as interim liberal arts dean
Staff Report
April 26, 2018
University of Kansas professor Clarence Lang will serve as interim dean of KU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the university announced Wednesday.
KU hires Tulane administrator as new IT director
Staff Report
April 26, 2018
The University of Kansas has hired a new director of information technology for its Lawrence and Edwards campuses.
After stepping down, former KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little still receiving more than $500,000 per year salary in ‘special advisor’ role
By Joanna Hlavacek
02:17 p.m., April 25, 2018 Updated 05:09 p.m.
Bernadette Gray-Little is receiving $510,041 to serve as a “special advisor” to the University of Kansas despite having stepped down as the school’s chancellor nearly nine months ago.
KU to celebrate 140th anniversary of first Arbor Day on campus with special event Friday
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 25, 2018
Not too long ago, the state’s flagship university was losing more of its beloved trees than could be kept up with. In 2012, the University of Kansas removed 87 trees from its campus atop Mount Oread, planting only 42 new trees to make up the difference. But, thanks to the efforts of KU’s Replant Mount Oread initiative, also launched in 2012, the gap has been slowly closed over the past few years. Since the program’s inception, students and others in the KU community have helped plant 175 trees, also adding to the rolling landscape’s beauty with plantings of irises, peonies, vinca and shrubs.
KU’s Hall Center releases 2018-2019 Humanities Lecture Series lineup
Staff Report
April 25, 2018
Celebrated authors Neil Gaiman and Jesmyn Ward are among the lineup of writers, journalists and academics slated to visit the University of Kansas as part of the 2018-2019 Humanities Lecture Series.
KU students turn up at chancellor’s residence to protest ‘wasteful’ ownership of private jet
By Conner Mitchell
April 23, 2018
As part of a continued movement to convince the University of Kansas to sell its private jet, dozens of KU students on Monday protested in front of Chancellor Douglas Girod’s campus residence.
At his official inauguration as KU’s 18th chancellor, Girod calls for university to expand its reach and research
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 20, 2018
Douglas Girod outlined his goals for the University of Kansas during an inauguration ceremony Friday that officially installed him as KU’s 18th chancellor.
On eve of chancellor’s inauguration, KU student newspaper criticizes Girod in front-page editorial
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 19, 2018
It’s “now or never” for Chancellor Douglas Girod, reads the headline of a scathing staff editorial on the front page of Thursday’s University Daily Kansan. The lengthy piece, authored by the student newspaper’s editorial board, offered a blistering critique of Girod — with which the university administration, later Thursday, “respectfully disagreed.”
KU appoints liberal arts dean to interim provost role, replacing outgoing Neeli Bendapudi
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 17, 2018
The University of Kansas has announced Carl Lejuez as its interim provost and executive vice chancellor. Lejuez, who is currently dean of KU’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, will move into the role April 30, replacing outgoing provost Neeli Bendapudi.
In advance of Lawrence visit, former White House photographer Pete Souza reflects on Obama presidency
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 15, 2018
As the chief official White House photographer under President Obama, Pete Souza produced some of the more iconic images of a historic presidency. Souza, a former photojournalist, shot nearly 2 million images of America’s first black president during his eight years in office, capturing the mundane and monumental events of the Obama era.
Chancellor sees no need for independent investigation of KU Athletics in wake of indictment
By Chad Lawhorn
12:42 p.m., April 13, 2018 Updated 03:53 p.m.
University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod said Friday that he doesn’t plan to seek an independent investigation of the Kansas athletics department in the wake of a growing college basketball scandal.
After going viral last fall, ‘What Were You Wearing?’ exhibit returns to KU; display challenges victim blaming
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 13, 2018
For years, the project received little attention, not even garnering a mention in the student newspaper. That all changed in September 2017, when Jen Brockman’s “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit made its way to the University of Kansas.
Former KU student charged with October rape on campus
By Sara Shepherd
April 9, 2018
A former University of Kansas student has been charged with a rape that allegedly occurred while he was still enrolled at the school.
British artist who plants pansies at sites of homophobic abuse brings his project to Lawrence
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 8, 2018
There’s a single pansy planted atop the steps near the Campanile. A few yards away, along Memorial Drive, there’s another one. The bright-faced, happy little flowers now adorn several spots around the University of Kansas campus.
KU groups’ colorful celebration of Holi rescheduled because of weather
Staff Report
05:08 p.m., April 5, 2018 Updated 02:50 p.m.
The celebration of Holi scheduled for this weekend on the University of Kansas campus has been postponed because of weather.
KU Athletics, university to gain hundreds of thousands of dollars in licensing revenue from Jayhawks’ Final Four appearance
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 6, 2018
The Jayhawks may not have won the national title in this month’s NCAA Tournament, but the team is still expected to generate some serious cash for making it to the Final Four.
Chancellor says alcohol, hazing issues were the ‘systemic problems’ that led to freeze on KU fraternities’ social activities
By Joanna Hlavacek
April 5, 2018
University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod has provided new details regarding the reportedly “systemic” problems within the KU fraternity community that led to a temporary freeze on fraternity social activities last month.
Closure of Massachusetts St. to traffic for big game day has some businesses concerned, but expect ‘pop-up’ sidewalk sales
By Rochelle Valverde
11:22 a.m., March 28, 2018 Updated 05:24 p.m.
Some local businesses are concerned the all-day closure of Massachusetts Street will deter shoppers from coming downtown.
KU debate team wins National Debate Tournament, clinching its sixth national title
By Joanna Hlavacek
09:29 a.m., March 27, 2018 Updated 10:32 a.m.
KU Debate teammates Quaram Robinson and Will Katz defeated Georgetown University in the final round of the National Debate Tournament, which began late Monday night at Wichita State University.
Top-ranked KU debaters enter their own version of March Madness after ending regular season at No. 1
By Joanna Hlavacek
March 23, 2018
The powerhouse KU debate team is competing in its own version of March Madness: the National Debate Tournament. And things are already off to a promising start.
U.S. News & World Report ranks several KU graduate programs in top 10 among public universities
By Joanna Hlavacek
March 22, 2018
Nine graduate programs at the University of Kansas are among the top 10 of public universities nationwide, according to the 2019 edition of the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” rankings.
KU chancellor says he respects decision to reverse freeze on social activity at fraternities
By Joanna Hlavacek
11:48 a.m., March 19, 2018 Updated 05:45 p.m.
Days after he strongly endorsed a freeze on all social activity at 24 University of Kansas fraternities, the KU chancellor has now pledged to support the student group that reversed that very freeze.

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