Joseph Hartung’s fascination with history and the conduct of conflict dates back to his childhood. As a kid, he says, he’d spend hours playing…
Habitat: Explore Ancient Artifacts Inside KU’s Wilcox Museum
Inside KU’s historic Lippincott Hall is a unique collection of artifacts from around the Mediterranean. From plaster recreations to ancients coins, the Wilcox Museum…
Habitat: Explore KU’s Max Kade Center
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…
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…
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…
Hawks at the Watkins: Celebrating Lawrence’s communities at the Watkins Museum of History
The Watkins Museum of History, located on Massachusetts Street in Downtown Lawrence, Kansas, has captured and portrayed Douglas County stories, with an emphasis on…
Relationship advice from the Heart of KU
Valentine’s Day is here, love is in the air. Pick-up a glossy magazine, flick a few pages and very quickly, you will find a…
Distinguished Alumni: Ambassador and CEO top extensive list of titles for Delano Lewis
The list of careers Delano Lewis has held is lengthy and diverse. After graduating from KU in 1960 with majors in political science and…
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…
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…