Hawks to Watch: Tracey Lien, author
Why Tracey is a Hawk to Watch:Oftentimes schoolwork is enough for a passing grade, and usually it's good enough for a degree. On rare occasions though, it's good enough to be published — which is where this Hawk to Watch comes into play. Tracey Lien's thesis for her Master of Fine Arts in…
Catch up, speed up and get ahead with summer classes
Summer 2021 is on the horizon. Are you considering taking a summer class but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. Summer classes are your friend AND a great way to stay on track – or get back on track – for graduation. And they allow you to choose the path that best suits your…
Amu Nuney explores humanity from multiple angles with anthropology, biology and English degrees
Amu Nuney is interested in exploring humanity from all angles —where we come from, how we communicate with one another and what makes us who we are. With majors in anthropology and molecular, cellular and developmental biology and a minor in English, the KU senior is seeking answers to those…
College senior Sara Carlsen reflects on social media research, internships, and possibilities at KU
Where do you turn for inspiration? Sometimes taking a look back at where you were a few years ago and the progress you've made along the way can put things into perspective and provide the creative spark needed to move forward. For KU senior Sara Carlsen, learning to focus on possibilities…
Hawks to Watch: Alex Nichols, content producer & writer
Why Alex is a Hawk to WatchComedy, arts, and entertainment can help us get through life’s rough patches and reflect on what truly matters. And in moments of uncertainty and difficulty, connecting with others through laughter can make a world of difference.Since graduating with a degree in English…
Poetry assignment reminds Fengxue Zhang of her childhood in China, helps her find home in the College
Fengxue Zhang, a junior from Hays, is studying economics, political science, and creative writing. After moving to the United States from China as a child, Fengxue jumped from major to major before finding a home in the College.In addition to her studies, Fengxue is a Student Advisory Board member…
Finding a creative outlet led Trevor Bashaw to KU's Department of English
Trevor Bashaw has found an outlet for his creativity in KU’s Department of English. He’s the winner of the Spencer Museum Brosseau Creativity Award for his diverse media project that combines poetry, critical and philosophical writing, personal accounts and visual art. Committee members were…
On her road to med school, English & Biology major Nidhi Patel makes discoveries at KU and abroad
As a freshman biology major, Nidhi Patel began her KU journey with a path in mind. What she didn't anticipate, however, was that she would find a perfectly complementary second major in English. Now, having recently been accepted into KU's School of Medicine, she's making her dreams a reality…
Rebekah Taussig: Rewriting disability
Disability is often viewed through a distorted lens, with stories of disability perpetuating oversimplified images of either tragedy or inspiration. This treatment is easy to become accustomed to but falls painfully short of reality, trading complexity and nuance for convenient, easily digested…
Aroog Khaliq examines human nature through writing, psychology, and medicine
Where are you from? And why did you decide to come to KU? My hometown is Overland Park, KS. I really ended up at KU in a miraculous way; I hadn’t even seen more than two buildings on campus before I committed to the University, and even during summer Orientation, I didn’t go on a full “…