Zoya Khan is dedicated to building inclusive communities
It's hard to believe that Zoya Khan hasn't been involved in politics all of her life. Since arriving at KU she's served as a student senator, president of the Muslim Student Association, diversity, equity & inclusion ambassador for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and has been a…
Triple major combo leads to research project that improves lives
Majors: Law & Society, Applied Behavioral Science, and Spanish Describe your research in a few sentences that we can all understand: My project looks at collaboration within community task forces addressing human trafficking in the Midwest. Since these teams can be comprised of government…
Zachary Kelsay: researcher and problem solver
Majors: Global and International Studies and HistoryDescribe your research in a few sentences that we can all understand:What did you learn by participating in the Undergraduate Research Seminar? Using imagery to simplify intricate concepts can be useful for communicating ideas efficiently. I…
Combining majors helps this video-maker succeed
Freshman Sam Blaufuss makes the best of two worlds by combining classes from the KU School of Journalism and the College. As a double-major in strategic communications and film & media studies, with an emphasis in production, Sam has classes and experiences that will prepare him for…
After a decade away, Caleb returns to complete KU degree
Why did you choose your majors and minors?I have, from a very early age, been interested in politics and history. I was a junior in high school when the September 11th Attacks took place, and after that, I was determined to pursue these interests as a career.How do your majors and minors complement…
Taking digital back to the ancient world
Describe your research in a few sentences that we can all understand: My current research pertains to the similes which Vergil employs to delineate a rhetoric of movement and stasis in the Aeneid. Throughout the text, Vergil develops a sense of stasis and fixity surrounding Aeneas…
Listening To The Radio Can Change Your Life
Listening to the radio can change your life. You're driving in your car, bopping along to your favorite songs, when an advert interjects telling you that you can still complete your degree at the University of Kansas. Don't believe us? Just ask Annie Landis, a KU College student majoring in…
Alex Olsen's internship inspires her own production
Hometown: Rogers, Arkansas Major(s): Dance major, psychology minor Internship title and organization: Production Intern at the American Dance Festival What were your responsibilities during your internship? As a production intern, I was able to work backstage…
Natasha LaGrega: Prepping for Med School in the College
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I am currently pursuing a B.A. in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology on a pre-med track. The reason why I choose to be a B.A. in Biochemistry instead of the more common Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) is because even though I love science, I also love…
Nila Khan: Taking the Pre-Med Track
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I am currently a pre-med student and I picked my majors and minors to help better prepare me for the MCAT and the subject matter I would most likely see in medical school. How do your majors and minors complement one another? I have biology as my…