Habitat: Explore where KU theatre & dance get their threads
Housing thousands of costumes from decades of productions, the Costume Shop turns out new designs each season for KU's Department of Theatre & Dance. Go inside this creative space to see where it all gets stitched together.For more information, explore the Department of Theatre & Dance and…
Jayhawk entrepreneur Paige Albert makes a splash with KC bridal boutique
Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss? For KU alumna Paige Albert, the idea of running a business had long been an exciting possibility for a future career. So when approached about buying a small bridal boutique in the Crossroads District in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, only six…
Marissa Duckett bridges natural and social sciences
"Remember what you're here for." It's a simple reminder that can have a major impact. For KU senior Marissa Duckett, that means pushing herself daily to study the relationship between the environment and human health to better understand health disparities that exist within communities of…
Unwinding with Jennifer Delgado: Astrophysicist
If you spent any time on social media this summer, you probably heard that United States government agencies confirmed the existence of video footage of UFOs taken by military aircraft. The videos reignited speculation about the presence of alien life visiting Earth.In an effort to bring some…
Hawks to Watch, Julie Mulvihill, Nonprofit director and humanities advocate
Why Julie's a Hawk to Watch:Every great movement begins with an idea. And when Kansans from diverse backgrounds come together to share their experiences, ask the right questions, and exchange ideas, the possibilities are endless, something that Julie Mulvihill knows well from her years…
Rachel Smith meets the beetles (of South America)
Rachel Smith is fascinated by the beetles. Water beetles, to be exact. As a biology major with an emphasis on ecology, evolution, and organismal biology, Rachel spends her days working alongside fellow KU entomologists on all things related to insect biodiversity and ecology. So when she…
Hawks to Watch: Carlos Centeno, Economic development innovator
Why Carlos is a Hawk to Watch:When disaster strikes, we count on rapid responses, and carefully reasoned plans, from those with the experience, expertise and steady-handedness to get right to the heart of the matter during high-stress scenarios.From climate change and weather emergencies to…
Mitch Lightfoot: on the court and in the College
Student athlete. Kansas Jayhawk. Econ major. With hometown roots in Kansas City, Missouri, senior Mitch Lightfoot was a KU fan long before he began his career on the court. It was only natural, then, that he would pursue his passion for basketball at the University of Kansas as part of…
Alex Murray & Elizabeth Sundahl: For the love of bees
You've probably heard about the recent boost in popularity for the KU Beekeeping Club (KUBC), who signed up nearly 300 Jayhawks at this fall's Hawkfest and Unionfest alone. Not only is the club experiencing rapid growth in membership; they've also found success as a small business, making use…
Habitat: Go behind the scenes of visual art
Comprising five stories and 130,000 sq. ft. of space, Chalmers Hall provides the perfect home for visual art students to create and learn. See where students get hands on learning in everything from painting and drawing to textiles and fibers.For more information, explore the Department of Visual…