Boat subsidy keeps sports fee increases at bay

Thursday, March 27, 2008

The athletics department said it won’t increase all-sports pass fees next season.

New evaluations will benefit teachers and students

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008

To stop complaints from both students and teachers of current evaluations, a task force is introducing changes to the questions and comment sections included on the forms. University evaluations haven’t been changed in more than 20 years. The new forms were tested by students last spring an summer.

‘Hawk Talk’ programs attract restaurant customers

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008

Hosts benefit from increased attendance and advertising on program nights.

Chancellor and governor discuss the University’s “New Year’s resolutions”

Monday, Jan. 28, 2008

Deferred maintenance, expansion of the School of Pharmacy and a National Cancer Institute designation are priorities for development.

Orange is the post season’s new green

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008

Local retailers see increase in bowl game merchandise sales as students return for classes

Free tickets to Big 12 title game

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007

The KU Athletics Department is feeling the Christmas spirit a little early this year. It is offering free tickets to the Big 12 title game to a limited number of students on a first come, first serve basis.

System seeks to include ‘A+’

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences requests a change in its current grading system for Fall 2008. The new grading system would include a plus/minus scale.

Investigation of leaked documents underway

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007

The University of Kansas has formed a committee to investigate the documents containing private information that were leaked to The University Daily Kansan, The Kansas City Star and The Lawrence Journal-World on Sept. 19.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences changes academic policy

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007

Maintaining good academic standings easier with new policy.

Regents provide far more for far less

Friday, Aug. 24, 2007

The Board of Regents has dramatically increased the available insurance coverage for students in a new plan. The recently took control of student insurance and worked together to produce a more comprehensive plan.

Fellowship doles out big bucks

Friday, Aug. 17, 2007

Seven teachers were awarded checks of appreciation from the W.T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. The surprises gifts were passed out while many of the teachers were doing what they do best.

How personal is your personal information?

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

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

Tuition compact approved

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Plan will guarantee frozen four-year tuition for incoming freshmen.

Emergency alert system still under development

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

University continues work on system to warn students of campus emergencies via text messages.

KU agrees to raise GTA salaries

Monday, April 9, 2007

KU depends on outside arbiter’s opinion before making changes. Arbiter advises limited changes for issues concerning tenure limits, union representation and problem solving procedures.