WRITER: Bremen Keasey

In celebrating 80 years, University Press of Kansas wants focus on what it does best while aiming to expand its offerings

For the 80 years that the University Press of Kansas has been around, it has been about focus. The press traditionally served as the publishing house for Kansas’s six state universities — Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, the University of Kansas, and Wichita State University. In that time, it has published over 2,000 different titles, ...

KU advisers say growing PathwayU program has helped students better understand major, career options

Asking a young child “what do you want to be when you grow up,” doesn’t often have much pressure. In fact, you can get some really creative answers — like an astronaut/actor. But for students in college, that question can suddenly feel like looking at the next 40 years of life. University of Kansas leaders are hoping a test — of all things — can help relieve some of the pressure. Staff members at ...

Rural winery in Leavenworth County that won $22,000 state grant for tourism hopes to grow to be bigger part of community

A winery in rural Leavenworth County just northeast of Lawrence earned a grant worth just over $22,000 from the state to help boost tourism efforts, with the owner saying he hopes it can help its reach in the rural community. Officials with the State of Kansas, Explore Lawrence and Leavenworth County were on hand Thursday morning at Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise Winery, 13561 246th St., for the presentation of ...

Kansas lawmakers ask Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide update on search for permanent president for Haskell Indian Nations University

Two Kansas lawmakers called on the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide an update on Haskell Indian Nations University’s progress in the search for a permanent president. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran and U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann — both Republicans — wrote a letter to William “Billy” Kirkland, the assistant secretary for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, asking for an update on the search for a permanent president ...

LMH Foundation celebrates Lawrence residents with awards for philanthropic support, service

The LMH Health Foundation honored several local residents with awards for supporting the hospital’s mission through their philanthropy or service to provide care for all. The foundation announced in a press release Monday that the foundation celebrated five recipients for its 19th annual Elizabeth Watkins Community Caring Awards. The awards went to Dr. Jon and Barb Heeb; Harry and Cindy Herington; Dick and ...

KU expert details how attacks in Iran led to rising gas prices across the country in recent weeks

As conflict in Iran continues into its second week, Lawrence residents are starting to see the impact of the bombings at the pump with rising gas prices, which could get worse if the fighting continues. Since the U.S. launched bombing operations against Iran on Feb. 28, the price of crude oil has surged from around $70 per barrel to at times over $100 per barrel, according to AP reports, and those have led to ...