Hawks to Watch: Rhianna Jordan, professional dancer

Rhianna Jordan dances in the grass in front of a concrete wall with the text 'Professional Dancer B.F.A. Dance (2018)'

Why Rhianna's a Hawk to Watch:A dance studio is many things at once — a space for experimentation, collaboration, and artistic expression. But for Rhianna Jordan, it’s more than that. It serves as a site not only for practice runs and carefully choreographed performance — but also for profound…

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

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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, she never imagined that she would be unable to return to finish her junior year in Lawrence. Now facing this unexpected new reality, she’…

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Hawks to Watch: Kelly Houghteling, Deputy Town Administrator

Kelly Houghteling Deputy Town Adminsitrator B.G.S. Sociology & Leadership Studies (2011) M.P.A. Public Administration (2013)

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 her outdoors hiking, biking, and fly-fishing in the Rocky Mountains, which she calls home. She even made the trek up to the 19,341-foot summit of Africa's highest mountain,…

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Habitat: Explore KU's Max Kade Center

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Ever wonder what's in the stone house nestled on the northwest corner of campus? The newest episode of Habitat has the answer. Watch as we explore the interior of the Max Kade Center for German-American Studies. As part of the German Studies Department, the Center provides a link to German…

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Jayhawks flock to Iowa ahead of 2020 caucuses

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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 to Iowa with their teams for a marathon of non-stop campaigning, hand-shaking, and rallies in an all-hands-on-deck final push to…

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

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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. and the world, students, alumni, faculty, and staff from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are bringing their expertise to the frontlines…

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Unwinding: Yoonmi Nam on exploring time and sustainability through printmaking

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Inspiration can come from anywhere. For professor of visual art Yoonmi Nam, her inspiration came from looking at the relationship between items we buy and the containers that house them. Hear Professor Nam discuss her work, finding time to exercise creative muscles, mentoring students remotely…

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

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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 along the way can put things into perspective and provide the creative spark needed to move forward. For KU senior Sara Carlsen, learning to focus on possibilities…

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Unwinding: Darren Canady breaks down his work and tackles doubt as a writer

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For many writers, the hardest part is getting the first few words on the page. Associate professor of English Darren Canady is no stranger to this struggle. Canady opened up about his process, where he finds inspiration, fostering creativity in his classroom, overcoming doubt as a writer, and…

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I am Seeking: James Moreno

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In the College at KU, our research is driven by the passion for improving the world around us. We are explorers, innovators, and dreamers seeking answers to crucial questions in our communities. Learn what associate professor of dance James Moreno is seeking. The College is a great place to…

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