KU senior Jade Groobman works to create anti-racist spaces for Jews of Color
KU senior Jade Groobman had long been interested in the many misconceptions that exist about Jewish identity. And as an Asian American Jew herself, she experienced first-hand what she describes as a disconnect between the U.S.’s larger Jewish population and Jewish community members of color.…
15 KU College moments from an extraordinary year
2020 has been — well, take your pick of adjective: Difficult. Uncertain. Unpredictable. Unprecedented. Challenging. By now, we’ve all heard and used these words so many times that they hardly do justice to the collective whiplash and mind-boggling paradigm shifts we’ve adjusted to during the past…
Abigail Vegter investigates religion, politics and gun ownership in America
Religion and politics in America can be messy, divisive, and contentious, certainly. But, as Abigail Vegter points out, the topics are anything but boring. In her doctoral research in KU’s Political Science program, Abigail is looking at the overlapping issues of gun policy and religious and…
Hawks to Watch: Heba Mostafa, molecular virologist
Why Heba's a Hawk to Watch:When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, KU community members across the globe joined forces (There was a link here, but the page no longer exists) to curb the disease’s spread and provide relief to communities in need, showing the world what’s possible when…
Unwinding: Molly Zahn tackles the changing text of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Can religious texts be changed by the scribe copying them down? Associate Professor of Religious Studies Molly Zahn's new book Genres of Rewriting in Second Temple Judaism explores the evolution of religious texts in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Listen as she talks about her research, path to KU, how…
Jayhawks flock to Iowa ahead of 2020 caucuses
Two months before the spread of COVID-19 became the center of collective national attention in the U.S., political rivals across the ideological spectrum journeyed to Iowa with their teams for a marathon of non-stop campaigning, hand-shaking, and rallies in an all-hands-on-deck final push to…
Strength in numbers: KU community joins forces to limit coronavirus' spread
Everywhere you look, Jayhawks are coming together and rising to today’s challenges. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is felt across the U.S. and the world, students, alumni, faculty, and staff from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are bringing their expertise to the frontlines…
NSF grant helps first-year PhD student research low-income communities and nonprofits
In the School of Public Affairs and Administration, students from every background are shaped into exceptional leaders for public service who provide solutions to the most pressing community challenges at all levels of governance. Ph.D student D'Arlyn Bell is currently working to…
Writing from a quiet place: College retreat helps faculty dive in to 'Deep Work'
By Tamara Falicov Two years ago at a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty focus group, one faculty member spoke about her challenges impeding research productivity. In order to complete a journal article under deadline, she stated, she would need to rent a hotel room for two nights…
I am Seeking: Maria Velasco
In the College at KU, our research is driven by the passion for improving the world around us. We are explorers, innovators, and dreamers seeking answers to crucial questions in our communities. Learn what professor of visual art Maria Velasco is seeking. The College is a great place to seek…