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Author: Aspen Grender

Hawks to Watch: Brent Lind, web developer

March 15, 2022April 21, 2022 Aspen Grender

Why Brent’s a Hawk to Watch: You’ve heard of Childish Gambino, My Morning Jacket, and Foster the People — now meet the Jayhawk who’s…

Hawks to Watch: Kris Kennedy, associate creative director

June 7, 2021June 10, 2021 Aspen Grender

Why Kris is a Hawk to Watch: Kris Kennedy has made a name for himself within creative circles with big ideas, ambitious media stunts…

Catch up, speed up and get ahead with summer classes

April 26, 2021April 29, 2021 Aspen Grender

Summer 2021 is on the horizon. Are you considering taking a summer class but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. Summer…

Hawks to Watch: Vanessa Delnavaz, collection manager

April 12, 2021April 14, 2021 Aspen Grender

Why Vanessa’s a Hawk to Watch: Behind every life, there’s a story. The same could also be said of every species — and indeed,…

12 College classes to understand the here and now

April 8, 2021April 15, 2021 Aspen Grender

In today’s fast-changing world and competitive job market, it’s more important than ever to have a solid grasp on the biggest and most consequential…

Discover what’s growing at KU’s Community Garden

March 26, 2021April 6, 2021 Aspen Grender

Long before COVID reared its ugly head, many Lawrence and KU community members were struggling to access nutritious food on a regular basis. As…

Hawks to Watch: Aric Toler, digital investigator

March 15, 2021March 27, 2021 Aspen Grender

Why Aric’s a Hawk to Watch: Russian spies. Chemical weapons attacks. Drug lords, drones, conspiracy and war crimes. A day at ‘the office’ is…

Lawrence Talks! bridges KU scholarship and Lawrence community

February 24, 2021February 25, 2021 Aspen Grender

In an era where opinion is often mistaken for fact, a group of KU doctoral students turned podcast producers are on a quest to…

Hawks to Watch: Richard W. James, ceramicist + sculptor

February 11, 2021February 12, 2021 Aspen Grender

Why Richard’s a Hawk to Watch: Some professionals prefer not to mix their work and personal lives. For Richard W. James, the two are…

Hawks to Watch: Jomana Qaddour, foreign policy professional

January 8, 2021January 11, 2021 Aspen Grender

Why Jomana’s a Hawk to Watch: Questions about America’s role on the global stage are deeply complex and often controversial: When is intervention appropriate?…

15 KU College moments from an extraordinary year

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Aspen Grender

2020 has been — well, take your pick of adjective: Difficult. Uncertain. Unpredictable. Unprecedented. Challenging. By now, we’ve all heard and used these words…

Hawks to Watch: Don Davis, senior director of player affairs for the NFLPA

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Aspen Grender

Why Don’s a Hawk to Watch: Don Davis’s love for the game of football runs deep. With two Super Bowl rings to his name…

Mason Hussong’s love of languages leads to adventures around the world

November 12, 2020November 13, 2020 Aspen Grender

Mason Hussong’s passion for language goes back to high school, where he spent four years studying Latin. After learning about KU’s nationally renowned Slavic…

Hawks to Watch: Tony G. Reames, energy justice scholar

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Aspen Grender

Why Tony’s a Hawk to Watch: The most urgent issues our communities face — such as equitable access to clean energy — don’t exist…

11 College classes for a better future

October 26, 2020 Aspen Grender

It’s been a challenging year, full of disruption, uncertainty, and one unprecedented event after another. And with a myriad of new and ongoing challenges…

Abigail Vegter investigates religion, politics and gun ownership in America

October 14, 2020October 15, 2020 Aspen Grender

Religion and politics in America can be messy, divisive, and contentious, certainly. But, as Abigail Vegter points out, the topics are anything but boring.…

Alex Pang seeks to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 Aspen Grender

From the day of his college visit in 2017, Alex Pang knew he wanted to be a Jayhawk. “I wanted to attend a university…

Hawks to Watch: Heba Mostafa, molecular virologist

September 29, 2020September 30, 2020 Aspen Grender

Why Heba’s a Hawk to Watch: When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, KU community members across the globe joined forces to curb…

Myra Dotzel uses lessons in visual art to solve problems in STEM

September 9, 2020September 10, 2020 Aspen Grender

There’s a common stereotype that those who are creatively gifted are naturally bound to pursue arts and the humanities, while students skilled in math…

Hawks to Watch: Rhianna Jordan, professional dancer

August 25, 2020August 27, 2020 Aspen Grender

For KU alumna Rhianna Jordan, a dance studio is much more than a practice space.

11 College classes to take online

May 21, 2020May 29, 2020 Aspen Grender

Want to expand your knowledge, gain new skills, and earn class credits you need from the comfort of your home? From European goddesses and…

Camila Ordóñez Vargas launches campaign to support Colombian community during the pandemic

May 6, 2020May 7, 2020 Aspen Grender

When Camila Ordóñez Vargas, a political science and economics double-major, traveled to spend spring break with her family in her home country of Colombia,…

Hawks to Watch: Kelly Houghteling, Deputy Town Administrator

April 30, 2020May 1, 2020 Aspen Grender

Why Kelly’s a Hawk to Watch: Kelly Houghteling is always up for an adventure. When she’s off the clock, you can expect to find…

Jayhawks flock to Iowa ahead of 2020 caucuses

April 23, 2020April 24, 2020 Aspen Grender

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…

Strength in numbers: KU community joins forces to limit coronavirus’ spread

April 20, 2020May 26, 2020 Aspen Grender

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.…

College senior Sara Carlsen reflects on social media research, internships, and possibilities at KU

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Aspen Grender

Where do you turn for inspiration? Sometimes taking a look back at where you were a few years ago and the progress you’ve made…

Hawks to Watch: Alex Nichols, content producer & writer

March 31, 2020April 2, 2020 Aspen Grender

Why Alex is a Hawk to Watch: Comedy, arts, and entertainment can help us get through life’s rough patches and reflect on what truly…

13 cool new classes in the College

March 27, 2020April 9, 2020 Aspen Grender

Want to spice up your schedule next semester? Whether you need to fulfill credits for your major or just want to branch out by…

10 tips for remote learning: Spring 2020 edition

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 Aspen Grender

Welcome to online learning in the College, Jayhawks! Although things are going to look different in this new way of operating remotely amid COVID-19…

Why Study in the College?

March 18, 2020June 23, 2020 Aspen Grender

You have a lot of options when it comes to choosing the best path toward your future. So why major in the College of…

Kylie Hewitt uncovers stories from the past in the National WWII Museum’s collections

March 4, 2020March 5, 2020 Aspen Grender

Objects from the past can speak volumes about the world we live in today. From love letters sent across continents and long-forgotten diary entries…

Non-profit internship takes Aristote G-Atata from Lawrence to Tokyo

February 28, 2020March 2, 2020 Aspen Grender

An internship can help you build professional skills and apply lessons you’ve learned as a student outside of the classroom, and even around the…

Hawks to Watch: Kiel Johnson, Artist

February 20, 2020February 21, 2020 Aspen Grender

Why Kiel’s a Hawk to Watch: To say that Kiel Johnson enjoys the creative process is something of an understatement. He’s positively enamored with…

Daphne Lin finds connections between healthcare and humanities

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 Aspen Grender

From the time KU senior Daphne Lin arrived on the Hill, she had med school in mind. As any medical professional is sure to…

Lights, camera, action: Ishan Parikh releases his third feature film ‘Ego’

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 Aspen Grender

Steven Spielberg released his first full-length film at the age of 25. Hitchcock made his debut at 26. Ishan Parikh, a film & media…

Top 10 #HeartofKU stories of 2019

January 30, 2020January 31, 2020 Aspen Grender

As the first month of 2020 comes to an end, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite KU stories of 2019.…

Hawks to Watch: Mugabi Byenkya, writer, poet and rapper

January 28, 2020January 30, 2020 Aspen Grender

Why Mugabi’s a Hawk to Watch: Life has a way of writing in unexpected plot twists. For KU grad Mugabi Byenkya, his journey to…

Hawks to Watch: Estelle Johnson, professional athlete

December 18, 2019December 19, 2019 Aspen Grender

Why Estelle’s a Hawk to Watch: What does it take to become a pro athlete? Agility, strength, high levels of grit, and a growth…

Lilah Wilder goes to Washington as a Department of State intern

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 Aspen Grender

If you’ve been keeping up with headlines, you’ve probably noticed that stories involving diplomacy have been dominating the news cycle recently. As a Public…

Hawks to Watch: Brett Striker, Entrepreneur

November 21, 2019November 22, 2019 Aspen Grender

Why Brett’s a Hawk to Watch: Fair warning: You might want to grab a snack before reading about our November Hawk to Watch, Brett…

Starting a dialogue: Jeff Thompson and Thomas Angel tackle health issues with new podcast

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Aspen Grender

Issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and male relationships can make for sensitive topics of conversation for some, but two nontraditional students in the KU…

Jayhawk entrepreneur Paige Albert makes a splash with KC bridal boutique

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 Aspen Grender

Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss? For KU alumna Paige Albert, the idea of running a business had long been an…

Hawks to Watch, Julie Mulvihill, Nonprofit director and humanities advocate

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 Aspen Grender

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…

Earn credit in the KU Core with these 11 College classes

October 15, 2019October 26, 2020 Aspen Grender

Looking to fulfill some KU Core credits next semester? Take a class in a subject that you’re passionate about or you’d like to learn…

Marissa Duckett bridges natural and social sciences

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 Aspen Grender

“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…

Mitch Lightfoot: on the court and in the College

October 1, 2019October 3, 2019 Aspen Grender

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…

Hawks to Watch: Carlos Centeno, Economic development innovator

September 24, 2019September 26, 2019 Aspen Grender

Why Carlos is a Hawk to Watch: When disaster strikes, we count on rapid responses, and carefully reasoned plans, from those with the experience,…

Rachel Smith meets the beetles (of South America)

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Aspen Grender

Rachel Smith is fascinated by the beetles. Water beetles, to be exact. As a biology major with an emphasis on ecology, evolution, and organismal…

Alex Murray & Elizabeth Sundahl: For the love of bees

September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 Aspen Grender

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…

Monica Martinez: Leaving a Jayhawk legacy to be proud of

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 Aspen Grender

For Monica Martinez, a Kansas native raised in Topeka and born on Kansas Day, the decision to carve out a unique path in her…

Hawks to Watch: Elizabeth Keever, Nonprofit director

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 Aspen Grender

Why Elizabeth’s a Hawk to Watch: Despite being readily available for some, access to healthy food remains out of reach for many families across…

Hawks to Watch: Carl Grauer, Contemporary Artist

May 21, 2019May 22, 2019 Aspen Grender

Why Carl’s a Hawk to Watch: Wisdom and The Wizard of Oz, LGBTQ+ rights and the legacy of Stonewall, family and the uneasy tension…

Unwinding with Hannah Britton: Anti-trafficking Researcher

May 14, 2019May 20, 2019 Aspen Grender

What does human trafficking look like? Most of us have seen stories of captivity play out on big or small screen with familiar casts…

Phillip McGruder: ‘Believe Autism Matters’

May 8, 2019May 9, 2019 Aspen Grender

For nearly all his life, KU College alumnus Phillip McGruder has felt a duty to make an impact on the world. Inspired by his…

Hawks to Watch: Amanda Shriwise, Postdoctoral Researcher

April 10, 2019April 16, 2019 Aspen Grender

Why Amanda’s a Hawk to Watch: If you were able to look into the future 10 years ago and see yourself today, what would…

Hawks Who Brew: KU Alumni in the Beer Industry

April 3, 2019July 19, 2019 Aspen Grender

Something special is brewing. Spring is in the air, downtown streets are bustling with business, and wherever you look people are flocking to fill…

Courtland Triplett seeks to do good through government

March 27, 2019March 28, 2019 Aspen Grender

Growing up in Kansas City, Courtland Triplett always knew he wanted to bring positive change to the world but struggled to find the right…

Unwinding with Katie Rhine & Macie Rouse: Community Researchers

March 15, 2019March 19, 2019 Aspen Grender

When most of us imagine a “lab,” familiar images and associations come to mind: sterile spaces equipped with white coats and Petri dishes, beakers,…

Hawks to Watch: Marlon Marshall, Grassroots Campaign Organizer

March 12, 2019March 13, 2019 Aspen Grender

Why Marlon’s a Hawk to Watch: It’s no secret that politics, campaigns, and social movements can be contentious subjects, to say the least. So…

Rebekah Taussig: Rewriting disability

March 6, 2019April 9, 2021 Aspen Grender

Disability is often viewed through a distorted lens, with stories of disability perpetuating oversimplified images of either tragedy or inspiration. This treatment is easy…

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