Elizabeth Boresow, a senior from Kansas City, Kan., was diagnosed with autism as a child. After attending speech classes to gain confidence around others in elementary, middle and high school, Boresow has become a key member of the University of Kansas music therapy program. She plans to work with other people with disabilities as a therapist.

Published on May 2, 2012

Lauren Wismer, a junior from Kansas City, Kan., has progressive hearing loss. She uses hearing aids and was just paired with her service dog Apollo. The pair is new to KU this semester and are learning to take the transition in stride.

Published on May 2, 2012

Preston Brown, a sophomore from Wichita, is partially blind. He said because of the technologies made available to him he has no reason to learn braille and that he does not see his disability as holding him back from anything.

Published on May 2, 2012

George Li, a sophomore from Kansas City, Kan., was diagnosed as a child with a rare form of muscular dystrophy. Li has learned to be an advocate for himself and others with mobility related disabilities at the University of Kansas.

Published on May 2, 2012

From left: George Li, Elizabeth Boresow, Lauren Wismer and her service dog Apollo stand together. They are all members of AbleHawks and Allies, a campus group focused on advocating for students with disabilities.

Published on May 2, 2012

KUMUN gather Sunday evenings to focus on diplomacy, negotiation, international politics and the workings of the UN by attending conferences with other MUN clubs.

Published on April 25, 2012

Sophomore infielder Ashley Newman dives for the ball during the game aginst Iowa State Friday afternoon. Kansas won 8-2.

Published on April 24, 2012

Player Kelsey Adkins laughs after her and her teammates dive to attemtp to save the ball from hitting the ground. Hawk Mudfest was held on Saturday afternoon to raise money for KU Endowment's Student Leadership Award.

Published on April 22, 2012

Ethan Rempel, player for team "Sets from Behind," attempts to keep the play going during the Hawk Mudfest volleyball tournament. Hawk Mudfest was held on Saturday afternoon to raise money for KU Endowment's Student Leadership Award.

Published on April 22, 2012

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Published on April 22, 2012

Collin Johnson, Amanda Peters, Catherine Robidou, Bryant Huether, Barry Vilinsky, and Ian Phelps, players for team "How I Set Your Mother," after playing in the Hawk Mudfest Volleyball Tournament. Hawk Mudfest was held on Saturday afternoon to raise money for KU Endowment's Student Leadership Award.

Published on April 21, 2012

Player Kelsey Adkins laughs after her and her teammates dive to attemtp to save the ball from hitting the ground. Hawk Mudfest was held on Saturday afternoon to raise money for KU Endowment's Student Leadership Award.

Published on April 21, 2012

Player Kelsey Adkins laughs after her and her teammates dive to attemtp to save the ball from hitting the ground. Hawk Mudfest was held on Saturday afternoon to raise money for KU Endowment's Student Leadership Award.

Published on April 21, 2012

Player Kelsey Adkins dives for the ball during the Hawk Mudfest Volleyball Tournament. Hawk Mudfest was held on Saturday afternoon to raise money for KU Endowment's Student Leadership Award.

Published on April 21, 2012

Amanda Peters, player for team "How I Set Your Mother," readies for the ball during the Hawk Mudfest Volleyball Tournament. Hawk Mudfest was held on Saturday afternoon to raise money for KU Endowment's Student Leadership Award.

Published on April 21, 2012

Barry Vilinksy, player for team "How I Set Your Mother," runs to return the ball during the Hawk Mudfest Volleyball Tournament. Hawk Mudfest was held on Saturday afternoon to raise money for KU Endowment's Student Leadership Award.

Published on April 21, 2012

Catherine Robidou, player for team "How I Set Your Mother," returns the ball during the Hawk Mudfest Volleyball Tournament. Hawk Mudfest was held on Saturday afternoon to raise money for KU Endowment's Student Leadership Award.

Published on April 21, 2012

Michael McGregor, Yezenia Gonzales, Ethan Rompel, Cody Blair, Scott Wiggins, and Zack Logan, players for team "Sets From Behind," after playing in the Hawk Mudfest Volleyball Tournament.

Published on April 21, 2012

Team "Sets From Behind" bond together and celebrate after one of their games in the Hawk Mudfest Volleyball Tournament. Hawk Mudfest was held on Saturday afternoon to raise money for KU Endowment's Student Leadership Award.

Published on April 21, 2012

Team "Sets from Behind" player Zack Logan ducks back to avoid collision with his teammate Ethan Rompel during the Hawk Mudfest Volleyball Tournament. Hawk Mudfest was held on Saturday afternoon to raise money for KU Endowment's Student Leadership Award.

Published on April 21, 2012