College of Liberal Arts & Sciences news
Students in running for major scholarships
Undergraduate students from the College are in competition for national scholarships for study in environmental studies, science, engineering, mathematics and public service.
UKanTeach students get support through gift
Students in the UKanTeach program will have opportunities to assist teachers in a unique college preparatory school in Kansas City, Mo.
KU research finds emotions hold sway over health
College researcher Sarah Pressman has spearheaded a new investigation into the link between emotions and health. The research proves that positive emotions are critical for upkeep of physical health for people worldwide, above all for those who are deeply impoverished.
Astronomy professor part of astronaut autograph club for children
Thanks to a gift membership to the club from Steve Hawley, astronaut and professor, about 500 seventh- and eighth-grade students at Abe Hubert Middle School in Garden City will be among members receiving autographs from astronauts.
Langston Hughes Center's symposium marks centennial of NAACP
The College’s Langston Hughes Center hosted “Fight For Freedom: A Century of the NAACP and the Struggle for Racial Equality” in February, marking the centennial of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
School of Business news
Dean inducted into Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame
Dean Bill Fuerst was inducted into his alma mater’s Athletic Hall of Fame.
Business school expands international partnerships
The School of Business has expanded relationships with two universities in China to include student exchange agreements.
Guest speakers provide feedback to applied portfolio management students
John B. Dicus, chairman and CEO of Capitol Federal, and Kent Townsend, CFO and executive vice president of Capitol Federal, are two of 13 speakers who will present to business students this semester.
Former Governor Bill Graves stressed need for improved infrastructure
Bill Graves, now the president and CEO of American Trucking Associations, highlighted the need for improvement of America’s infrastructure during the Anderson Chandler Lecture Series Feb. 26.
School of Fine Arts news
Music student presents composition at conference 
Justin Blackburn, a senior in music composition, will present “Intelligent Design” at the annual meeting of the Society of Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States, to be held April 16-18 in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Music graduate wins YouTube contest
Andy Chester, a tuba performance graduate, recently won the top prize in the YouTube Symphony Competition.
Dance professors awarded Kansas Arts Commission fellowships
Two dance professors have been selected to receive Kansas Arts Commission fellowships. Additionally, a KU alumnus and student received Emerging Artist Awards.
School of Law news
Advisory council to support law school’s diversity efforts
Dean Gail Agrawal recently formed the Diversity Advisory Council, whose members will serve as resources in the recruitment and retention of students from groups that are underrepresented in law school classrooms and the legal and judicial professions.
Former solicitor general Paul Clement visits law school
Paul Clement, the 43rd solicitor general of the United States, gave the law school audience a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the office that he oversaw from June 2005 to June 2008. Having argued 49 cases at the U.S. Supreme Court, Clement also offered perspectives on the differences between advocating before the Rehnquist Court and the Roberts Court.
Spring events slated for alumni
A continuing legal education program, the annual Friends of the Wheat Law Library Luncheon and a Manhattan reception for prospective students are among the events to which law alumni are invited this semester.
Team advances to Sweet 16 in National Moot Court Competition
A moot court team from the School of Law advanced to the sweet 16 of the National Moot Court Competition in New York.
Professor leads consumer arbitrations study as policy debate heats up
Professor Chris Drahozal led an in-depth study of consumer arbitrations that is getting the attention of policymakers as they debate the Arbitration Fairness Act.
