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…
Mason Hussong's love of languages leads to adventures around the world
Mason Hussong’s passion for language goes back to high school, where he spent four years studying Latin. After learning about KU’s nationally renowned Slavic Language program and earning a scholarship from the KU Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, he knew it was the right fit for him.…
Lilah Wilder goes to Washington as a Department of State intern
If you've been keeping up with headlines, you've probably noticed that stories involving diplomacy have been dominating the news cycle recently. As a Public Diplomacy intern with the U.S. Department of State’s Student Internship Program, KU senior Lilah Wilder gained hands-on experience and…
Starting a dialogue: Jeff Thompson and Thomas Angel tackle health issues with new podcast
Issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and male relationships can make for sensitive topics of conversation for some, but two nontraditional students in the KU College have built a podcast devoted to tackling those subjects and more. Jeff Thompson and Thomas Angel, who are both studying in…
Monica Martinez: Leaving a Jayhawk legacy to be proud of
For Monica Martinez, a Kansas native raised in Topeka and born on Kansas Day, the decision to carve out a unique path in her home state at KU felt entirely appropriate. And as a Jayhawk in the College, she found ample opportunity to immerse herself in the subjects she cares about most: American…
Unwinding with Katie Rhine & Macie Rouse: Community Researchers
When most of us imagine a “lab,” familiar images and associations come to mind: sterile spaces equipped with white coats and Petri dishes, beakers, glass test tubes and granulated cylinders galore. Spaces where life-changing discoveries are made, no doubt — but Katie Rhine and her dedicated team of…