Unwinding: Darren Canady breaks down his work and tackles doubt as a writer
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…
Why Study in the College?
You have a lot of options when it comes to choosing the best path toward your future. So why major in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences? As the Heart of KU, the College is home to more than 50 departments, programs and centers at the University. We are the largest, most diverse…
NSF grant helps first-year PhD student research low-income communities and nonprofits
In the School of Public Affairs and Administration, students from every background are shaped into exceptional leaders for public service who provide solutions to the most pressing community challenges at all levels of governance. Ph.D student D'Arlyn Bell is currently working to…
Kylie Hewitt uncovers stories from the past in the National WWII Museum’s collections
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 to flight logs, maps, and military records, every historic document has a story to tell.As a digital archives technician at the National WWII Museum in…
Writing from a quiet place: College retreat helps faculty dive in to 'Deep Work'
By Tamara Falicov Two years ago at a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty focus group, one faculty member spoke about her challenges impeding research productivity. In order to complete a journal article under deadline, she stated, she would need to rent a hotel room for two nights…
Hawks to Watch: Kiel Johnson, Artist
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 it. On any given day, you might find the LA-based artist fashioning an old-timey Western stagecoach out of cardboard, sending sparks flying from…
Non-profit internship takes Aristote G-Atata from Lawrence to Tokyo
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 world. For KU senior Aristote G-Atata, an internship with a nonprofit in Tokyo, Japan during summer 2019 allowed him to use the interdisciplinary…
I am Seeking: Maria Velasco
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 professor of visual art Maria Velasco is seeking. The College is a great place to seek…
Daphne Lin finds connections between healthcare and humanities
From the time KU senior Daphne Lin arrived on the Hill, she had med school in mind. As any medical professional is sure to tell you, a career in the field demands a solid foundation in scientific principles and a firm grasp on a range of physical issues. But in healthcare, as its name implies, the…
Habitat: Explore KU's greenhouses
On a third floor terrace on Haworth Hall, KU researchers cultivate hundreds of plants for research on genetic and evolutionary relationships. The KU greenhouses are home to a variety of plants including some rare species like a large carrion flower and an array of carnivorous plants. Go inside the…