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Kylie Kookesh attends 2022 White House Tribal Youth Forum

Every year, Native youth from across Indian Country gather with high-level officials and guest speakers for the White House Tribal Youth Forum, hosted by...
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14 questions with Grace Mosier, unified early childhood education major

Grace Mosier was looking for a path that would lead her into a helping profession. As a unified early childhood major in KU’s School of Education...
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10 questions with Audrey McDonald, unified early childhood education major

Since the start of her college career, Audrey McDonald knew she was passionate about helping students. After working as a mentor in a special...
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TESOL master’s grad Gabe Ryan continues teaching journey in Vietnam

Sometimes, identifying the right career path is a difficult and gradual process, the result of painstaking deliberation and back-and-forth...

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KU to welcome School of Education & Human Sciences dean candidates to Lawrence campus

Four finalists for the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences dean position will soon visit the Lawrence campus and share their vision for the school’s future. Presentations begin March 4.

KU research growth boosts Kansas communities, fuels economy

Research and development expenditures spanning all University of Kansas campuses climbed to $610.6 million in fiscal year 2025, surpassing the previous record of $546.1 million by 12% and marking a full decade of sustained research growth.

U.S. News & World Report highlights KU online education graduate programs in 2026 rankings

The University of Kansas earned top national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report online graduate program rankings for programs in the School of Education & Human Sciences. KU’s online graduate education program ranked No. 2 (tie) overall and No. 1 nationally for veterans, with specialty rankings including No. 1 in special education.

KU School of Education & Human Sciences to host 2026 Black History Month Celebration

The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences will host its 2026 Black History Month Celebration from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11, featuring speaker Aaron Smallwood. The event invites the KU community to come together to honor Black history, culture and contributions to education.

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