How Shake Smart Landed on KU’s Campus
When Lucas Robins walked into his first class in the KU School of Business Business Leadership Program (BLP), he wasn’t expecting to help bring a new dining option to campus before he even reached his junior year. He also didn’t expect that the experience would strengthen his leadership skills…
Inside KU’s Greenhouse and Its Unexpected Study Space
Walk into the Haworth Hall Greenhouse, and it’s easy to forget you’re in the middle of campus. The air is warm and humid, filled with the scent of soil and greenery. Sunlight filters through an incredible array of vines and blooms. A few students might be working quietly at small desks or tending…
My Mental Health Internship Experience and KU's Impact
Starting college comes with big questions. What do I want to study? Who will I meet? How will I find my place? For freshman Caroline Rome, some of those answers began taking shape even before she arrived at KU. The summer before move-in, she completed an internship with Johnson County Mental Health…
Things to Do in Lawrence, Kansas: KU Students Share Their Favorite Spots
From cozy coffee shops to lakeside trails and live music downtown, Lawrence is the kind of place that feels like home the moment you arrive. Students say it’s the perfect blend of college-town charm and big personality. They often describe Lawrence as more than just a backdrop to their college…
A First Gen Journey That Comes Full Circle at KU
Arriving at college as a first-generation student often means creating your own roadmap to success. At KU, it’s an experience shared by 3,000+ current students, and one that is deeply personal to Angie Hendershot. Hendershot is an instructor at the University of Kansas William Allen White…
Becoming a Jayhawk: Folake Ojo, Nigeria
As a member of the University Honors Program, Folake has explored research, leadership, and professional development opportunities that have shaped her time as a Jayhawk. A summer internship helped her apply the skills she’s gained in the classroom to real projects in data analysis and business…
Finding Their Future in Pharmacy: Two KU School of Pharmacy Students Share Their Journey
When people think of the KU School of Pharmacy, they may picture rigorous coursework and a respected degree. But for students, the program is much more than classes and exams. It is a place to find mentors, discover career paths and build confidence through hands-on learning.The KU Doctor of…
Crossing Continents to the Courtroom: International Alumnus Bander Almohammadi’s KU Law Journey
When Bander Almohammadi first arrived in Lawrence from his hometown of Medina, Saudi Arabia, he carried more than just a suitcase. He brought determination, a young family, and a vision of becoming a lawyer who could bridge cultures. Today, Bander is an attorney and adjunct professor in Kansas City…
Real-World Impact: Pursuing a Master’s in Art History at the University of Kansas
For graduate students in the humanities, the University of Kansas offers art history master’s programs that extend far beyond the classroom. At KU, students like Eli Troen are doing more than studying culture; they are shaping it. With hands-on experience, mentorship from expert faculty, and…
KU Family Weekend Celebrates Jayhawk Spirit
Every fall, the University of Kansas welcomes parents, siblings and supporters to Lawrence for KU Family Weekend. It’s an annual tradition that highlights the best of what it means to be part of the Jayhawk family. From cheering together at the football game to strolling Mass Street with their…