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…
Hawks to Watch: Mugabi Byenkya, writer, poet and rapper
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 a career as a writer, poet and "occasional" rapper has been anything but predictable. Adapting to shifting circumstances, often brought on by debilitating bouts of…
Top 10 #HeartofKU stories of 2019
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. From bees, beer, and Oscar buzz to research excellence, a Jayhawk Women's Hall of Famer, and the search for habitable planets outside of our solar system, here are 10 stand-out moments…
Collaboration across cultures: Returning to Tanzania with ColLAB
Soaring palm trees. Cool ocean breezes. An East African metropolis. These aren’t images you’d normally associate with the University of Kansas. But for 10 Jayhawks this summer, these tropical trappings made for the perfect KU classroom.In July 2019, those Jayhawks — seven students and three faculty…
Lilah Wilder goes to Washington as a Department of State intern
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 Diplomacy intern with the U.S. Department of State’s Student Internship Program, KU senior Lilah Wilder gained hands-on experience and…
Hawks to Watch: Estelle Johnson, professional athlete
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 mindset, for sure. But in addition to all the physical discipline and long hours of exertion required for a career in athletics, having solid communication skills is…
Unwinding: Dave Tell on race, memory and the legacy of Emmett Till
What does it mean to commemorate a moment in time? For Professor of Communication Studies Dave Tell, commemorating the legacy of the murder of Emmett Till has taken him on a journey from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago. As part of the Emmett Till Memory Project, Tell has worked with Till's family…
Hawks to Watch: Brett Striker, Entrepreneur
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 Striker, CEO and founder of the Minneapolis-based popcorn company Maddy & Maize. At Maddy & Maize, Brett and his team are feeling the holiday rush in full force,…
Starting a dialogue: Jeff Thompson and Thomas Angel tackle health issues with new podcast
Issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and male relationships can make for sensitive topics of conversation for some, but two nontraditional students in the KU College have built a podcast devoted to tackling those subjects and more. Jeff Thompson and Thomas Angel, who are both studying in…
Unwinding with Joy Ward: Ecologist
By now you've heard about climate change affecting weather cycles and sea levels, but a less discussed element of rising carbon dioxide levels is changes to vegetation. Associate Dean for Science Research Joy Ward and her team are seeking answers to questions about how plants respond under…