Aleese Kopf

Freshman meets original Freedom Riders on Oprah

Not many KU students can say they have been on Oprah. Not many students can say they have met a true American hero. William Dale, a freshman from Topeka, met both.

Red Cross recognizes senior for contributions to blood donation

Kelly Unger receives Red Cross Special Volunteer Award.

Emails lost due to incorrect labeling

Last night two of the spam/virus servers for the University experienced a software failure and began incorrectly labeling all mail as "Virus."

Facilities Operations working long hours to combat the snow

Handicap ramps and stairs are the main safety concerns to clear before students return to campus.

Union employees work through the snow

The Union provides a place on campus for emergency employees still on duty.

New bill could reduce pay for university employees

Kansas faces deeeper budget cuts to balance budget shortfall of $550 million.

Essential graduate school application Information

Ever wonder what sorts of requirements graduate schools have? Read more to find out!

Essential Graduate Application Information

Graduate programs offered at the University

See which schools offer what programs and how any students each program has.

Hospice care offers comfort and support

Volunteers help improve the quality of life for terminal patients.

Graduation brings business to local venues

Restaurants, hotels and park shelters fill up fast in anticipation of graduation.

Downtown meters will allow quick shopping

City commissioners voted 4-1 to approve 15-minute meters in each block of Massachusetts Street.

Learning about Lyme disease

Advocates and sufferers support education, early detection to prevent Lyme disease.

Earth Day celebrations begin this weekend

City to offer live music, educational opportunities and parade among Earth Day activities.

City commissioners select new mayor

Robert Chestnut will return to his former role on the City Commission.

New group creates volunteer opportunities

KU Advocacy Corps seeks to generate connections University and community-based service organizations

Award recognizes students dedicated to service

Service award in honor of former Chancellor Hemenway will be given out for the first time

Students still finding work on campus

Despite the recent recession, on-campus employers are still hiring student workers.

Downtown residents and employees face parking woes

In March, the city began re-enforcing a $50 fine for habitual parking violators.

City considers bar zone near campus

Neighbors protest possibility of bars on Crescent Road.

Harsh winter puts more potholes on Lawrence streets

The city has patched more than 10,000 potholes as it battled through multiple snowfalls last winter.

Panel answers racial questions

“Ask a Black Person a Question” helps to clarify between the acceptable and the offensive.

City discusses new goals for 'student ghetto'

The proposed plan would diversify types of housing in the area.

Lawrence looks to add Fiber to Internet providers

The city encourages residents to help in its bid to participate in Google's cyber experiment.

Students not taking advantage of grant money

Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission will be awarding an extra $10,000 this year.

Widow of former AD files suit

Margaret Frederick claims the City of Lawrence and Black Hills Energy are responsible for husband’s death.

Thievery plagues the art and design building

Frequent complaints of stolen art supplies lead students to practice extra caution.

KU Medical School keeps tight admissions standards

School of Medicine maintains same number of accepted applicants despite nationwide shortage of doctors.

KU, city buses to reside in $4.5 million facility

New facility will offer space, efficiency and environmentally-friendly amenities.

Pedicabs cleared for takeoff

City ordinance approves pedicabs, which will taxi patrons around downtown Lawrence.

City still looking into curbside recycling

Private companies offer curbside service while the city and University are looking into expanding their services.

New regulations coming for houses in Oread

The planning commission struggles to please both students and other residents.

ECM to be on Lawrence historical register

ECM's open-door policy has cemented it as a place of acceptance within the community.

Transit system considers route changes for next school year

The most significant adjustments will affect routes 5, 12, and 26.

Blood center calls for donations

Critical blood shortages at local blood centers could cause problems for local hospitals.

Farewell, 'Bookstore Guy'

A Celebration of Life ceremony today remembers one of KU’s best employees.

Students find employment at The Oread

Some restaurants have as many as 50 students working on a given night.

City snow removal law vexes residents

Winter storms have made the Lawrence snow removal ordinance difficult to meet for some residents.

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