Hawks to Watch: Caleb Chin, social media strategist
3 reasons why Buzzfeed social media strategist Caleb Chin is a Hawk to Watch:Caleb creates innovative ways to tell stories on social media that are seen by millions. Ever wondered why that viral video on your social media is such a welcome distraction to your day? Caleb is one of the creative minds…
Jayhawks share internship advice
Students are increasingly adding an internship to their College experience to boost their career prospects after graduation. According to a recent article in the New York Times, "internships have gone from nice-to-have-on-a-résumé to absolutely critical," because employers now hire about 50 percent…
Hawks to Watch: Sarah Stern, Public Relations Manager
Why Sarah's a Hawk to WatchSarah Stern could have been considered a Hawks to Watch even while still an undergraduate at KU such were her achievements. While studying for a B.A. in Latin American Studies and B.S. in Journalism, Sarah won a fellowship from Kansas Paraguay Partners that took…
Hawks to Watch: Eric Beightel, Environmental Policy Associate Director
Why Eric's a Hawk to WatchEnvironmental sustainability underpins Eric’s varied and impactful career supporting telecommunications, the Kansas Army National Guard, the Obama administration and California High-Speed Rail. Lawrence born and raised, Eric completed a KU degree in…
Winter grad profiles 2017
Learning from the experiences of other Jayhawks is the best way to make the most of your time on the Hill. So, we asked some of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students who are candidates for completing their degrees in the Fall and Summer of 2017 to share some advice. Read their words,…
13 #HeartofKU moments from 2017
The College is the heart of KU because it's home to creators, innovators and thinkers who turn up every day compelled to make the world better for everyone. They question the status quo, experiment with new ideas and products, and propose solutions and new ways of thinking that address the…
Hawks to Watch: Becky Mandelbaum, Writer
Why Becky's a Hawk to WatchAspiring writers everywhere should take a page out of award-winning Becky Mandelbaum's book. Writing, for Becky, is about moving through the world full of curiosity, every moment packed with inspiration, and then painting the characters on a page. Creating fiction is…
Lisa Martin balances it all to complete KU degree online
Lisa Martin is a wife, mother, full-time employee and non-traditional student completing her degree with the flexibility of the KU College Online. Here's Lisa's story.Major: B.G.S. Liberal Arts & Sciences OnlineWhy did you choose your major? I chose my major in part because it was an…
Kyle Ta gains global perspective interning in Spain
Hometown: Wichita, Kansas Majors: B.A. Biology, minor Philosophy Internship title and organization: Atlantis Project Fellowship, Hospital Shadowing in Spain What were your responsibilities during your internship? During my internship, we were required to attend…
Tyan Fairbank, biologist and social media guru
Major: B.S. biology (Molecular, Cellular and Develeopmental Biology), pre-med trackWhat would you tell your freshman self? I transferred to KU sophomore year and attended a community college before, but I would tell myself to get involved in campus organizations early!What is the benefit of being…