The Career Fair is coming up next week! It will be in the Kansas Union on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Not sure…
9 things you should know about Langston Hughes
Famed writer and one-time Lawrence resident Langston Hughes, born in Joplin, Mo., is celebrated throughout the University of Kansas and the city. To help…
5 tips to balancing a double major or minor
It might be easier than you think to add another major or minor. You can still graduate on time and, bonus, your diverse studies…
Building relationships with mentors
by: Shelly Mann, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Retention Advisor As the fall semester begins, think about your academic goals and how you can…
7 classes to help you succeed in a global society
We live in a global society. Prepare yourself for a career with international co-workers, clients and friends by expanding your horizons and learning about…
12 classes you didn’t take in high school
High school provides a great foundation of education. But now that you’re at KU, it’s time to explore – and there’s no better place…
7 insider tips to rock fall semester
You’re back on campus, and raring to go! The summer sun has lit a fire in you, and you’re pumped to make this the…
5 classes to help you thrive in the workplace
Your typical campus attire of yoga pants and sweats probably won’t fly after graduation. Learn the skills you need to survive and thrive in…
7 ways to make the most of your break
3…2…1… It’s finally time for that break you’ve been waiting for! It doesn’t matter if it happens mid-semester or between semesters – it’s the…
Enrollment is coming. Are you ready?
Before logging on and entering your classes take a minute to read through these easy steps to be better prepared and get the most…
6 electives to spice up your schedule
This semester, take a class outside your comfort zone. You might discover a new passion and learn a new skill. Plus, you’ll become a…
8 health and wellbeing classes to energize your schedule
As a KU student, you’re no stranger to cardio between classes. But even with those killer calves you could probably benefit from a refresher.…
6 classes for the current events junkie
Forget the Oscars, you host watch parties for presidential debates. You get alerts to your phone when breaking news hits and your proudest moment…
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…
Graduation Profile: Trading in computer screens for nature scenes
One week into her first desk job, avid hiker and outdoorsman Rachael Boothe knew that she wanted to trade in her computer screen for…
Alumni Q&A with J. Ann Selzer, political pollster
When pundits and the public turn their attention to Iowa and its presidential caucuses every four years, J. Ann Selzer has become something of…
Alumni Q&A with Ann Birney, historian and performer
In the decades since her disappearance in the summer of 1937, famed aviator and Kansan Amelia Earhart has continued to captivate the interest of…
Find Your And
How in the world do you pick a major, especially with so many choices? You want to study what you love – and have…
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…
Film, finance majors make perfect co-stars
We’ve all had “a-ha” moments. For Margoth Mackey, a junior double majoring in film & media studies and finance, that moment of clarity came…
Degree combo sets course for global career
Wanderlust is real. Travel-related personal goals or “bucket list” items are common; some people want to visit all the U.S. states, or all the…
‘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…
Anthropology major leads to global career
If you’ve struggled with deciding on a major, you’re not alone – you’re actually in the majority. About 80 percent of college-bound students don’t…
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…
Video production club revived by film student
Wanting to provide film students with the opportunity to collaborate and gain experience on film projects, an ambitious and talented film and media studies…
A Self-Published Success: Sophomore author turns her exoduster roots into a novel
What started as a high school project turned into five years of work and a self-published novel that’s already in its second printing. Crystal…
16 traditions, legends and facts for the 2016 Lunar New Year
Xin nian kuai le! Or “Happy New Year” to our Chinese friends and those around the world who celebrate on a lunar calendar! We…
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…
15 #BestofKU moments from 2015
Looking back, it’s amazing to see what our students, professors and alumni have accomplished in the past year. They made ground-breaking discoveries, received national…
Driver’s License to Degree: CLAS celebrates 16-year-old graduate
2015 was a big year for Alina Zheng; in the same year that she celebrated her sweet 16, she also earned a bachelor’s degree…
Q&A with Stuartt Corder, alumnus astronomer
High in the mountains just outside Santiago, Chile, a group of scientists are looking toward the sky, capturing information about every corner of our…
Beyond the Coffee Run: An Internship for Change
As an intern, Melissa Fontana wasn’t making coffee; she was making a difference. Using the interpersonal and communication skills she learned in her classes,…
From the Kazakhstan Press Desk: A Summer Internship Abroad
Garrett Farlow spent his summer halfway around the world in Kazakhstan working to help journalists break away from government censorship and playing sports with…
Night at the Museum: Intern edition
Basically spending her summer as Ross Geller, Brittney Oleniacz had the opportunity to intern with the American Museum of Natural History. She got to…
Chancellors Club Professor, Bozenna Pasik-Duncan, helps students overcome fear of math
Helping students overcome anxieties about math, Bozenna Pasik-Duncan, professor of mathematics and courtesy professor of electrical engineering and computer science, has been awarded the…
The bleeding truth about vampires, soucouyants and the undead
Vampires are an elusive, transfixing and terrifying piece of folklore. Their human characteristics and affinity for blood make them even more fearsome. Vampires appear…
College Professors Win KU Teaching Awards
Two College of Liberal Arts & Sciences professors were honored with teaching awards during the 2015 KU Teaching Summit in August. Associate Professor of Theatre…
Carl Lejuez named 14th dean of the College
Carl Lejuez has been named as the next dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at KU. Lejuez comes to KU from…
Distinguished Alumni: Major Dan Rooney gives back to veterans’ families with Folds of Honor
Major Dan Rooney, an F-16 pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, was on a commercial flight in 2006 that would end up changing…
6 things #KUresearch discovered in summer 2015
Taking a break from the classroom, many of our talented faculty and students were hard at work this summer digging into their research –…
Q&A with Megan Lease: KU’s First PhD Candidate in Women’s Studies
On the first day of the new semester, Megan Lease made history. Megan defended her dissertation, “A Strong Woman of the Lord: Performing Gender at…
Visual Art debuts new technology lab
The Department of Visual Art debuted a new, innovative lab that has greatly enriched the studio curriculum this year. The Visual Art Studio Technology…
Combining the arts and sciences provides unique inspiration
Balancing the arts and the sciences comes naturally to Natali Diaz-Yepes, a graduating senior double majoring in dance and biology. Diaz-Yepes’ father is a…
Graduation Profile: Senior perseveres to give speech of a lifetime
As a first-generation college student and a single parent earning minimum wage, Alyssa Cole was stressed and frustrated. At the end of her rope,…
Graduation Profile: Discovering romance in the romantic language department
It’s a story that could’ve been taken straight from the script of a romantic comedy. For most of their lives, they had been just…
Graduation Profile: Academic success isn’t up for debate
Waiting with bated breath for the results to be posted, the excitement in the room was palpable. After a moment of silent scanning, a…
Graduation Profile: Finding strength and hope through difficulty
Leaving her home on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota to study at KU changed Jordyn Gunville’s life in more ways than…
Graduation Profile: Grad student follows ‘convoluted road’ to career
Amy Esplund, M.A. in speech-language pathology, Class of 2015 For many students, determining a future career isn’t always easy and the path to deciding…
Graduation Profile: Study abroad inspires lifetime of work
Adam Sundberg, Ph.D. student in history, Class of 2015 Growing up in the same house with an evolutionary botanist and a historian clearly had…
Graduation Profile: Finding a place that fits
Vashti Goracke, B.F.A. in dance, Class of 2015 Vashti Goracke has a bittersweet relationship with dance. Some days are good, some days are bad.…
Tech Trek connects Jayhawks to Silicon Valley
Getting a job is often as much about who you know as it is what you know. For students looking to enter the technology…
Finding a home on the Hill
John Nalbandian gives back to the University that became his home “I joined the KU faculty in 1976. My family and I moved to…
Distinguished Alumni: Sharon Lee cares for fellow Kansans through low-cost clinic
During her time on the Hill, alumna Sharon Lee’s experiences shaped not only her future career but her values, belief system and outlook on…
Visual Illusion: Are you #TeamWhiteGold or #TeamBlueBlack?
Thursday afternoon, this photo began circulating around the internet, creating controversy and blowing minds. “The Dress” has been confirmed by the manufacturer to be Royal…
Classroom guests help students envision careers
Liberal arts and sciences graduates go on to successful and sometimes unconventional careers. They combine personal passion with the flexibility of their degree…
Matt Jacobson, Prof of Film and Sci-Fi modeler
Matt Jacobson is an associate professor of film and science fiction modeler. When did you start building these models and why? I started building models…
Oscar brings piece of Hollywood history to campus
Since 1929, the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards have captured the hearts of millions of fans. Widely considered to be the world’s…
Alumni Achievements: Grant encourages creative genius
Alumna combats violence against native women through tribal law reform Chaos. That’s how Sarah Deer, College alumna and MacArthur ‘genius’ grant winner, describes her…
‘I Dream of Jeannie’ star gives theatre scholarship
A spring 2014 visit with students in the University of Kansas Department of Theatre inspired alumnus Jon Eicholtz and his wife, actress Barbara Eden,…
Film becomes second nature to conservation interns
Film & Media Studies interns raise profile of The Nature Conservancy efforts through films A new initiative between KU Film & Media Studies, The…