Top 10 #HeartofKU stories of 2019
As the first month of 2020 comes to an end, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite KU stories of 2019. From bees, beer, and Oscar buzz to research excellence, a Jayhawk Women's Hall of Famer, and the search for habitable planets outside of our solar system, here are 10 stand-out moments…
I am the Heart of KU: Chemists with Chemistry
What is the formula that catalyzes bright sparks to win fountains of scholarships and discoveries that make our world a better place to live? Hard work, for sure. But the fundamental element is people. It's all about having a supportive friendship group to help you laugh and to collaborate with…
Distinguished Alumni: Rob Riggle, Marine Vet and Comedian
Rob Riggle, one of the most recognizable Jayhawk alumni, will be honored this year with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas. He will visit Lawrence in November to accept the award. Riggle has forged two distinct and notable…
Unwinding with Alison Olcott: Dinosaur Hunter and Mars Explorer
Do aliens exist on Mars? Possibly. But how do humans actually go about answering that question? One option is to examine rocks to understand the types of life-forms, like squishy things, that roamed the earth billions of years ago. That's what Alison Olcott does in her role as…