Chance Maginness' story: passion plus experience equals change
When Chance Maginness graduated high school, he did something that no one from Westmoreland, Kansas, had done in four years: he went to the University of Kansas. This was a big decision, and it wasn't easy in the beginning. Coming from a town of 778 people and a graduating class of 53, Chance soon…
Mentoring & Music: Julia Ogle
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I chose to major in applied behavioral science because my therapist in high school helped me get my life on track when mental illness was decreasing my quality of life, and I want to help adolescents who are in a similar situation. Along with my…
Bio Meets Business: A Peek into Grace Proett's KU Life
Why did you choose your majors and minors? I chose Biology as my major with hopes of a career in a medical field so that I may work to better the quality of others lives. As well, a minor in business will help me gain the skills for effective marketing & business …
Exploring Biodiversity: Benedictus Freeman's Story
Name: Benedictus Freeman Term: 2nd year Ph.D. student Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Advisor: A. Townsend Peterson Research interests: Conservation biology, distributional ecology, ecological niche modeling, and climate change Research summary: My research seeks to…
Leader and language learner: Mattie Bieberly prepares for government career
Mattie Bieberly is a dreamer with dedication, a compassionate Jayhawk who works hard to ensure that she's ready to give everything to help others. Mattie is what makes the College the Heart of KU. Mattie knows that getting your dream job doesn't just happen, it comes from preparing yourself with…
Hawks to Watch: Spencer Lott, Puppeteer
Why Spencer's a Hawk to Watch: Who hasn't dreamed of taking a trip to Sesame Street? The air is sweet, the neighbors are friendly, and everything's A-OK. But, how to get there? One answer is to become a puppeteer, like KU College alum Spencer Lott, our latest Hawk to Watch. Spencer developed a…
Rachel Heitmann, Friend of Planet Earth
Hometown: Hebron, Nebraska Majors: Environmental Studies major, Spanish minor Internship title and organization: Summer intern for 'The Land Institute' in Salina, Kansas What were your responsibilities during your internship? It’s very hard to pin down exactly what my…
Research: The Heart of the KU Experience
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is the heart of KU. We educate the most students, produce the most research and collaborate all across KU. As the destination for more than half of KU undergraduate students, we are in a unique position to prepare a broad population of Jayhawks to enter…
Sana Cheema's passions for people, public service and medicine intersect
Sana Cheema is always alert for those eureka moments, when a new passion emerges that demands attention. This open-minded can-do attitude means that when lightning strikes, Sana commits, determined to do the best she can in her studies, campus leadership and future career as a physician.When…
Robert Adams Interns with Alpha Tau Omega
Hometown: Saint Joseph, MO Majors: Film and Media Studies Major, Business Minor, University Honors ProgramInternship title and organization: Communications Intern for Alpha Tau Omega National Fraternity What were your responsibilities during your internship? I worked with the…