Education / KU
Kansas innovative school district law signed
A new Kansas law will designate some school districts as innovative and make them exempt from certain state education rules.
USD 497 education bond timeline unveiled
The celebrating is over and now the work begins.
Monday, a priority list of Lawrence schools and improvements was unveiled to USD 497 board members, thanks to the recently passed school bond.
Kansas Highway Patrol educates about school violence
Today school officials and other officers met for a training session led by Kansas Highway Patrol about school violence awareness.
Rules of Basket Ball home to be ‘The DeBruce Center’ at KU
Allen Fieldhouse will soon get an $18 million addition thanks to KU alumni. The DeBruce Center will replace the functions of the Burge Union, but also act as the permanent home for an important sports document.
Kansas regents discuss higher education budget
Kansas higher education officials say funding cuts being considered by state legislators would hurt the quality and quantity of academic programs statewide.
Board of Regents chief expects change on guns
The chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents expects the board to back away from its policy banning concealed weapons on state university campuses.
History of Presidents coming to KU revisited
With President Obama cancelling his trip to Lawrence on Friday, the history of Presidents coming to KU is revisited.
President Obama no longer visiting University of Kansas
President Barack Obama has canceled his scheduled visit Friday to the University of Kansas in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing.
KU Athletics breaks ground on Rock Chalk Park
Tuesday marked a historic day for KU Athletics as members of the track & field, soccer, and softball teams ceremonially broke ground on Rock Chalk Park.
Brownback wants study of higher education
Gov. Sam Brownback says that his upcoming tour of college campuses in Kansas is part of his effort to persuade legislators, policymakers and state residents of the importance of stable, level funding for colleges and universities.