Education / KU
KU professor files for review after being denied tenure
A KU professor files for a judicial review after being denied tenure.
KU working to prevent drunk driving
KU is working to make sure students have a safe way home after a night on the town.
January Teacher of the Month: Jackie Stafford
It's time again to recognize an outstanding educator in our area. Meet Jackie Stafford, our Sunflower Bank Teacher of the Month.
Kansas Board of Education OKs No Child waiver
The Kansas Board of Education has approved the state's request for a waiver from some provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind law.
With one meeting left, Lawrence district consolidation group split
Time is running out for members of the consolidation working group and it appears their next step forward will actually be to take a step back.
KU professor says athletics and academics don’t always mix
Students hear it on the hill and fans scream it in The Phog. The Rock Chalk Chant brings Jayhawks together to cheer for their team; but according to one university professor, the sense of team unity many students long for could actually be detrimental to their overall college experience.
Kansas prepares to seek No Child waiver
The Kansas Board of Education is receiving one more update about the state's proposal for seeking a waiver from some provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind education law.
Kansas chancellor praises military in speech
University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little gives the military high marks for its efforts to eliminate racial barriers.
KU hosts largest career fair of the year
KU hosted its largest career fair of the year Wednesday afternoon. 130 companies came to the Ballroom in the Kansas Union to meet potential employees.
Kansas Regents want exemption from conceal carry bill
A Kansas House committee has approved a measure that would allow people to carry weapons on state university campuses, including KU… but not everyone thinks that's a good idea.