Why Brent’s a Hawk to Watch: You’ve heard of Childish Gambino, My Morning Jacket, and Foster the People — now meet the Jayhawk who’s…

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Why Brent’s a Hawk to Watch: You’ve heard of Childish Gambino, My Morning Jacket, and Foster the People — now meet the Jayhawk who’s…
Why Kris is a Hawk to Watch: Kris Kennedy has made a name for himself within creative circles with big ideas, ambitious media stunts…
Why Vanessa’s a Hawk to Watch: Behind every life, there’s a story. The same could also be said of every species — and indeed,…
Why Richard’s a Hawk to Watch: Some professionals prefer not to mix their work and personal lives. For Richard W. James, the two are…
Why Heba’s a Hawk to Watch: When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, KU community members across the globe joined forces to curb…
For KU alumna Rhianna Jordan, a dance studio is much more than a practice space.
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss? For KU alumna Paige Albert, the idea of running a business had long been an…
Why Elizabeth’s a Hawk to Watch: Despite being readily available for some, access to healthy food remains out of reach for many families across…
The University of Kansas hosted a reception in Washington, D.C., this April to celebrate 35 years of the Washington, D.C., Internship Program. Since its…
For nearly all his life, KU College alumnus Phillip McGruder has felt a duty to make an impact on the world. Inspired by his…
Something special is brewing. Spring is in the air, downtown streets are bustling with business, and wherever you look people are flocking to fill…
Why Marlon’s a Hawk to Watch: It’s no secret that politics, campaigns, and social movements can be contentious subjects, to say the least. So…
Disability is often viewed through a distorted lens, with stories of disability perpetuating oversimplified images of either tragedy or inspiration. This treatment is easy…
Why David’s a Hawk to Watch: Serious issues call for serious action. And David Toland has long been guided by the philosophy that real-world…
Why Abbie’s a Hawk to Watch: Abbie Hodgson is a problem solver. It’s fitting then that she’s built a career taking on some of…
Why Crystle’s a Hawk to Watch: Crystle Lampitt’s road to hosting and producing for television was not without a few twists and turns. After…
The Watkins Museum of History, located on Massachusetts Street in Downtown Lawrence, Kansas, has captured and portrayed Douglas County stories, with an emphasis on…
Danny’s journey to own a bookstore took a few turns. As a poet, he’s always loved books. After college he started teaching high school. But a few years in he began to fall out of love with teaching and decided to do an MFA in Creative Writing. In 2014, he arrived at the University of Kansas, found a home in Lawrence and graduated with an MFA in Creative Writing (Poetry) in 2017.
Learning from the experiences of other Jayhawks is the best way to make the most of your time on the Hill. So, we asked…
Why Stephanie’s a Hawk to Watch: When you think biology degree, you may picture someone sitting in a lab or collecting specimens outside. For…
The list of careers Delano Lewis has held is lengthy and diverse. After graduating from KU in 1960 with majors in political science and…
Why Caitlin’s a Hawk to Watch: Caitlin has never been afraid to take a risk to pursue passions and achieve her dreams. The books…
I originally moved to Reno after completing my Masters at KU to pursue a PhD in Geography & Climate Policy. But sitting behind a computer and doing research just wasn’t enough for me. I wanted to get people excited about weather, climate and science.
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…
William McNulty’s time on the Hill propelled him into a life lived around the world and a career as a nonprofit leader. McNulty, a…
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?
In the past year, a new option for supporting KU programs, faculty and students has taken off. Launch KU, an online crowdfunding platform, has…
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…
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…
Across the humanities, sciences and the arts in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, there are inspiring faculty and students busy helping us…
Bishop James D. Conley oversees the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln, which serves 97,000 Catholics in 134 parishes across 25,000 square miles of Nebraska. It’s…
One of the greatest discoveries by a KU alum just got a stamp of approval. In 1930, a 24-year old amateur astronomer named Clyde…
Kirsten Michelle Devin, 4th Year Medical Student at KU Medical Center, Fulbright Scholar Age: 27 KU Degree: B.A. Spanish (2011) Why she’s a Hawk…
Kenton Rambsy, Assistant Professor of English and Digital Humanities, University of Texas Arlington Age: 27 KU Degree: MA English (2012); PhD English (2015) Why…
Age: 32 KU Degree: Master of Fine Arts (Painting and Drawing) (2012) Why he’s a Hawk to Watch: John is an artist, filmmaker and…
Amy Virginia Buchanan, Artistic Director/Cofounder at Spring Street Social Society Age: 29 KU degree: BGS, Theatre (2010) Why she’s a Hawk to Watch: Amy…
Sara Sneath, Environmental Reporter at the Victoria Advocate Age: 30 KU Degree: B.S. in journalism and B.A. in sociology (2013) Why she’s a Hawk to…
William McNulty, Cofounder and CEO, Team Rubicon Global Age: 38 KU Degree: Economics, Communication Studies (2001) Why he’s a Hawk to Watch: William is…
It will come as no surprise to fellow alumni that many families truly seem to have KU in their DNA. Their family trees have…
When pundits and the public turn their attention to Iowa and its presidential caucuses every four years, J. Ann Selzer has become something of…
In the decades since her disappearance in the summer of 1937, famed aviator and Kansan Amelia Earhart has continued to captivate the interest of…
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…
As diversity continues to be an important issue on our campus, it’s also a significant issue nationally – especially in STEM fields. Alumna Anita…
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…
High in the mountains just outside Santiago, Chile, a group of scientists are looking toward the sky, capturing information about every corner of our…
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…
In a time when girls were still wearing bloomers in gym class, Anne Levinson tried out for the boys’ baseball team in junior high.…