News Brief: May 10, 2007

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Peggy Kuhr, professor at the School of Journalism since 2002, has accepted a position as Dean of Journalism at her alma mater, the University of Montana. Kuhr had taught classes such as advanced reporting, multimedia reporting and media ethics, among others.

The Great Falls, Mont., native said she would miss the people she has worked with in Lawrence most of all, a town she said defied the common Kansas stereotype of being “all flat and tornadoes.” However, she will still be her same self in Montana.

“I heard the Deans Office is pretty close to the newsroom over there,” Kuhr said. “I’ll be haunting another newsroom’s halls. I love the news.”

— Joe Hunt

Renowned journalist visits campus

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Holtz: The end of international correspondents?

Uncertainties in international journalism reflect fears about entire industry’s future.

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CITIZEN DOLPH: A rare look at the ...

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Man wrongly convicted discusses struggle

Daryl Hunt shared his story with students and faculty Tuesday evening.

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Conference Realignment affects academics

Big 12 lacks formal academic ties that Big 10 boasts.

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School of Journalism lecturer passes away

Christy Bradford, known for her work as a multi-cultural adviser, died unexpectedly ...

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A question of identity

The Comanche Nation informed KU that a professor who claims he's Comanche ...

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Journalism students sweep national competition

Matt Erickson and Megan Hirt took the top two spots in the ...

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Award-winning journalist featured speaker for Editors Day

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Professor to appear on The Daily Show ...

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Journalism professor leaving

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School of Journalism wins writing award

Two reporters will travel to the National Writing Championship in San Francisco ...

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The University wins Hearst competition

The award recognizes writers and gives $10,000 to the school.

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Graduate secretary was ‘unbreakable force’

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Alumna changes career goal, sees success in ...

Ellyn Angelotti is the youngest employee for the Poynter Institute.

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KU searches for multiple administrators

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How personal is your personal information?

Documents left behind after construction could leave students' private records vulnerable.

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Environmentalist shares her passion with Lawrence

Simran Sethi has a long list of experiences: a host for MTV, ...

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SUA ‘Project Runway’ event awards new student

Katie Hunt was awarded the top winner Tuesday night at the SUA ...

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School of Journalism receives Hearst Awards

Students received a combined $5,000 in awards.

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Letter to the editor: Story reported insensitively

Student shares concerns about The Kansan's reporting of the death of Janet ...

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Search for new provost begins

The University formed committees to find new provost and two deans.

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Calligrapher in an electronic world

Cathy Ledeker says there’s no substitute for the human touch in today’s ...

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Putting words into sustainable action

Associate Professor Simran Sethi is working on creating an eco-friendly home and ...

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Programs retain U.S. News rankings

Four other programs, including education and law, move up in the annual ...

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Remembering the fallen

A candlelight vigil was held in rememberance of those lost Tuesday night ...

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Few professors aware of textbook royalty policy

An obscure University policy reaffirms professors’ practice of donating royalties from textbooks ...

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New journalism class teaches coverage of trauma

Students learn how to report traumatic situations.

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Faculty, students victims of casual theft

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Flowers, Vienna Sausages... And a gravestone

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94 Steps: University Daily Kansan prepares to ...

The Kansan will combine with KUJH-TV in the Dole Human Development Center.

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Journalism School awards 63rd annual William Allen ...

John Carroll, former Pulitzer-Prize winning editor, was this year's award recipient.

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Gray-Little plans University initiative

Chancellor wants to improve school’s national academic rankings and retention rate.

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Governor wants to improve school ranking

Parkinson calls for tougher admission standards.

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Policies vary for dealing with displaced students

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Softball player sues University

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Racial protest sparks change

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Fighting for tenure

Albert Romkes, professor of mechanical engineering, feels he was unfairly denied tenure ...