Why he’s a Hawk to Watch: Barry was a member of the ground-breaking visual effects team for Oscar winner “The Jungle Book,” so there’s…
McKenzie Cory, scientist, artist & zoo intern
Combining classes in photography, sign language, biology & anthropology, junior McKenzie Cory takes full advantage of all the variety the College and KU has to…
Rebecca Rumptz interns at Department of State
A career in the US army sparked Rebecca Rumptz’s passion for international diplomacy. A desire to learn more led her to KU.
Carson Vickroy, the World’s Fastest Weatherman
“Take advantage of all the opportunities that you have, while you can.” That’s the advice of self-proclaimed “weather nerd” and aspiring broadcast meteorologist Carson…
19 classes you didn’t know you could take in the KU Core
Still looking to complete some of the KU Core requirements? We’ve got you covered with everything from pirates and jewelry-making to sports fans and…
5 #KUdiscoveries you should know about from spring 2017
Scholars across the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at KU turn up every single day determined to make discoveries that will uplift society. They…
Savannah Pine broadens horizons
Savannah Pine lives and breathes history. It’s a passion that has directed her days since she arrived at KU, and she dreams of working…
Korbin Painter follows many paths through history
Speaking to Korbin Painter, you are instantly struck by his love for learning about the past. He’s curious about how and why people lived, and…
Trent Allen interns in Washington D.C.
Hometown: Beloit, Kansas Majors: Political Science & Economics Internship title and company: Office of Postsecondary Education Intern, United States Department of Education What are your responsibilities? I…
Insia Zufer takes passions from classroom to community
Ask Insia Zufer why she studies biology, and she’ll give you an answer that extends far beyond a passion for fieldwork. By exploring how and why…
George Mullinix, the art of science
George Mullinix has been called one of the best #exploreKU contributors ever and makes a career shooting footage for clients around the world, but can you guess what KU degree the artist behind this photo has?
October Davis learns for her students
October Davis loves teaching history. It’s her career calling. So when she arrived at KU, she enrolled in the School of Education and began developing…
Anna Allen, German key to copywriter career
Anna Allen was passionate about the German language when she arrived at KU. It connected her to her family history, and she was inspired to…
Meet the CLAS of 2017: Social Sciences
These graduating Jayhawks are fascinated by the way the world works. From the individual, to the local, to social media, to crises across the…
Meet the CLAS of 2017: Arts
Our arts graduates pursue their passions with heart and intent. As they created, they developed useful skills and knowledge, and career paths emerged before…
Meet the CLAS of 2017: Sciences
Our graduates are not only scientists but leaders in the lab, classroom and across the campus. Some found their passions early in life, while…
Meet the CLAS of 2017: Humanities
Our humanities graduates push boundaries, driven by the conviction that anything is possible. They look to the past to understand different ways of living,…
Prescription for success
Do you ever feel that you have too many interests to choose just one major? The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences has a…
KU Debate Hall of Fame
This March, the University of Kansas will host the National Debate Tournament (NDT) for the first time. For the uninitiated, the NDT is the debate…
Black History Month: A University of Kansas reading list
To mark Black History Month, we have compiled a list of books, research videos and projects from across the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences…