Hawks to Watch: Rabin Valluri, sustainability consultant
Why Rabin's a Hawk to Watch:As the consequences of climate change are felt throughout the United States along with the rest of the world, some people are making it their life’s work to combat its effects. Whether their premiere focus is on water availability, the reduction of greenhouse gas…
Constructive development: ‘Collaborative collisions’ at heart of new facilities for teaching, research
By Joel Mathis What do you call the once-in-a-century redevelopment project that is adding and revamping hundreds of thousands of square feet of classroom and laboratory space to the University of Kansas campus? Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little has a word for it: “Transformative.” “Together,…
Meet the CLAS of 2017: Sciences
Our graduates are not only scientists but leaders in the lab, classroom and across the campus. Some found their passions early in life, while others discovered it after trying other things. These Jayhawks combine their science degrees with language skills, understandings of politics and…
Postcard from Abroad: Professor Chris Brown in Brazil
Chris Brown is a professor of environmental studies and geography Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil - My family and I have been here in Brazil for six months now, and there are six months to go. I’m on sabbatical, supported by grants from Fulbright and the São Paulo Research Foundation. I’…
Graduation profile: Passion for rural medicine shapes aspirations
Growing up in a town of less than 150 people tends to leave an impression on a person. Emily Lenherr’s experience was such a positive one, she planned her future around returning to it. Lenherr, a senior from Windom, is a neurobiology major on her way to the University of Kansas Medical…
Graduation Profile: Trading in computer screens for nature scenes
Rachael during her KU soil science lab classOne week into her first desk job, avid hiker and outdoorsman Rachael Boothe knew that she wanted to trade in her computer screen for fresh air and scenic views. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems, Rachael spent her…
On the Boulevard
Why did you choose your major?Chelsea Whiteside, senior majoring in applied behavioral science major and minoring in sociology “I chose to major in Applied Behavioral Science because I absolutely love children and working with them was, of course, exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life…
'Twin' degrees fuel engineering career
After applying to a number of universities across the United States, Nazirah Mohd decided to attend KU for the great research programs, friendly atmosphere and the iconic Jayhawk mascot. Mohd, currently a sophomore, spent her freshman year at an international college in her home country of Malaysia…
Distinguished Alumni: Tech career puts Brad Garlinghouse at forefront of innovation
Last year, Forbes magazine proclaimed “That 'Useless' Liberal Arts Degree Has Become Tech's Hottest Ticket.” Increasingly, reports show that creative thinking has become just as valuable as engineering skills in the industry, and for the former, more tech employers are seeking out liberal arts and…
Alumna is recognized among 100 Inspiring Women in STEM
As diversity continues to be an important issue on our campus, it’s also a significant issue nationally – especially in STEM fields. Alumna Anita Csoma was recently recognized among 100 Inspiring Women in STEM by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for not only her work in the field, but her dedication…