Education / KU
Basehor-Linwood students will head to Washington D.C
Honors World History students, Kennedy Bowers, Jacob Cook, Alexandra Levinson, and Daniel Tady, participated in the National History Day state competition at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas on April 20, 2013.
Eisenhower memorial focus of Dole Institute talk
The man leading efforts to build a memorial honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower says conflicts about the design shouldn't derail the effort.
Ex-KU chancellor, wife to receive Dole Award
Former University of Kansas Chancellor Gene Budig and his wife, Gretchen Budig, will receive the Dole Humanitarian Award.
Kansas awards 'green' grants to 27 public schools
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has awarded grants totaling nearly $83,000 to 27 of the state's public schools for recycling-related projects.
Haskell prepares for worst case scenario with active shooter drill
If a gunman were ever to set foot on Haskell Indian Nations University's campus, the university wants to be prepared.
Report: Kansas school finance talks 'unsuccessful'
Attorneys seeking a settlement over a lawsuit challenging the state's school finance system say two days of talks have been unsuccessful.
Haskell first tribal college to receive national education accreditation
Although graduation is just around the corner for students at Haskell Indian Nations University, students in the School of Education have something else to celebrate.
Lawrence educator teaching students about climate change
The National Center for Science Education recently recommended future school curriculum to include studies on climate change. One Lawrence teacher is ahead of that recommendation.
New KU MBA program proving popularity
A new program at the University of Kansas School of Business has organizations around the state on a wait-list to participate. Teams of MBA students have been working since August on business plans for five Kansas non-profits. Now, organizations are trying to get on the list for students’ management consulting services.
Kansas couple gives $2.5 million to KU Cancer Center
A Kansas City-area couple has donated $2.5 million to the University of Kansas Cancer Center.