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Research could lead to cheaper, better testing for ‘forever chemicals’ in US drinking water

A new investigation from the University of Kansas improves detection of PFAS, a family of so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water supplies. The method, which can measure such trace pollution levels of PFAS in water more quickly and inexpensively than current techniques, recently was published in the open-source journal PLOS Water.
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KU Student Affairs announces return of Homecoming Parade

The first University of Kansas Homecoming parade in seven years will take place Oct. 23, part of the 2026 Homecoming events. The parade will be led by Student Affairs in partnership with KU Alumni, Kansas Athletics Inc. and Jayhawk Community Partners.
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Studies show that mentoring can also benefit the mentors decades after experiences

Mary Fry, professor of educational psychology at KU, has co-written two studies that examined mentoring programs. One found that the Strong Girls program benefited those providing the guidance to young girls 10 years after their experience, and another found “sideways mentoring” among peers helped scholars for as long as 20 years.
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Annual summer solstice tour of KU native plants garden will take place June 21

The public is invited to the summer semiannual tour of the University of Kansas Native Medicinal Plant Garden at 7 p.m. June 21, the day of the summer solstice. The garden is situated just east of the Lawrence Municipal Airport, next to Prairie Moon Waldorf School at 1865 East 1600 Road in Douglas County.
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KU announces first Beinecke Scholar

Levi O’Connor, a senior in psychology from Louisburg, has been selected to receive the Beinecke Scholarship Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each year, 20 students from across the nation receive $30,000 to be used for graduate study and $5,000 in their senior year. O’Connor is the first Jayhawk to receive the scholarship.
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KU Law graduates named Academic All-American Advocates by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators

Logan Brtek and Alex Nelson, both KU School of Law graduates, have been honored by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators, becoming the first KU Law students to receive the national honors. The awards recognize excellence in competition performance, academic achievement, leadership and service.
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Annual summer solstice tour of KU native plants garden will take place June 21

The public is invited to the summer semiannual tour of the University of Kansas Native Medicinal Plant Garden at 7 p.m. June 21, the day of the summer solstice. The garden is situated just east of the Lawrence Municipal Airport, next to Prairie Moon Waldorf School at 1865 East 1600 Road in Douglas County.
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KU announces first Beinecke Scholar

Levi O’Connor, a senior in psychology from Louisburg, has been selected to receive the Beinecke Scholarship Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each year, 20 students from across the nation receive $30,000 to be used for graduate study and $5,000 in their senior year. O’Connor is the first Jayhawk to receive the scholarship.
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KU Law graduates named Academic All-American Advocates by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators

Logan Brtek and Alex Nelson, both KU School of Law graduates, have been honored by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators, becoming the first KU Law students to receive the national honors. The awards recognize excellence in competition performance, academic achievement, leadership and service.
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Annual summer solstice tour of KU native plants garden will take place June 21

The public is invited to the summer semiannual tour of the University of Kansas Native Medicinal Plant Garden at 7 p.m. June 21, the day of the summer solstice. The garden is situated just east of the Lawrence Municipal Airport, next to Prairie Moon Waldorf School at 1865 East 1600 Road in Douglas County.

KU announces first Beinecke Scholar

Levi O’Connor, a senior in psychology from Louisburg, has been selected to receive the Beinecke Scholarship Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each year, 20 students from across the nation receive $30,000 to be used for graduate study and $5,000 in their senior year. O’Connor is the first Jayhawk to receive the scholarship.
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Logan Brtek and Alex Nelson

KU Law graduates named Academic All-American Advocates by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators

Logan Brtek and Alex Nelson, both KU School of Law graduates, have been honored by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators, becoming the first KU Law students to receive the national honors. The awards recognize excellence in competition performance, academic achievement, leadership and service.
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Annual summer solstice tour of KU native plants garden will take place June 21

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KU announces first Beinecke Scholar

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KU Law graduates named Academic All-American Advocates by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators

Logan Brtek and Alex Nelson, both KU School of Law graduates, have been honored by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators, becoming the first KU Law students to receive the national honors. The awards recognize excellence in competition performance, academic achievement, leadership and service.
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KU announces first Beinecke Scholar

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KU Law graduates named Academic All-American Advocates by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators

Logan Brtek and Alex Nelson, both KU School of Law graduates, have been honored by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators, becoming the first KU Law students to receive the national honors. The awards recognize excellence in competition performance, academic achievement, leadership and service.
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Annual summer solstice tour of KU native plants garden will take place June 21

The public is invited to the summer semiannual tour of the University of Kansas Native Medicinal Plant Garden at 7 p.m. June 21, the day of the summer solstice. The garden is situated just east of the Lawrence Municipal Airport, next to Prairie Moon Waldorf School at 1865 East 1600 Road in Douglas County.
Big Jay

KU announces first Beinecke Scholar

Levi O’Connor, a senior in psychology from Louisburg, has been selected to receive the Beinecke Scholarship Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each year, 20 students from across the nation receive $30,000 to be used for graduate study and $5,000 in their senior year. O’Connor is the first Jayhawk to receive the scholarship.
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Logan Brtek and Alex Nelson

KU Law graduates named Academic All-American Advocates by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators

Logan Brtek and Alex Nelson, both KU School of Law graduates, have been honored by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators, becoming the first KU Law students to receive the national honors. The awards recognize excellence in competition performance, academic achievement, leadership and service.
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Two Echinacea purpurea flowers at the native plants garden, with a crowd of visitors in the background.

Annual summer solstice tour of KU native plants garden will take place June 21

The public is invited to the summer semiannual tour of the University of Kansas Native Medicinal Plant Garden at 7 p.m. June 21, the day of the summer solstice. The garden is situated just east of the Lawrence Municipal Airport, next to Prairie Moon Waldorf School at 1865 East 1600 Road in Douglas County.
Big Jay

KU announces first Beinecke Scholar

Levi O’Connor, a senior in psychology from Louisburg, has been selected to receive the Beinecke Scholarship Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each year, 20 students from across the nation receive $30,000 to be used for graduate study and $5,000 in their senior year. O’Connor is the first Jayhawk to receive the scholarship.
Logan Brtek and Alex Nelson

KU Law graduates named Academic All-American Advocates by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators

Logan Brtek and Alex Nelson, both KU School of Law graduates, have been honored by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators, becoming the first KU Law students to receive the national honors. The awards recognize excellence in competition performance, academic achievement, leadership and service.

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Two Echinacea purpurea flowers at the native plants garden, with a crowd of visitors in the background.

Annual summer solstice tour of KU native plants garden will take place June 21

The public is invited to the summer semiannual tour of the University of Kansas Native Medicinal Plant Garden at 7 p.m. June 21, the day of the summer solstice. The garden is situated just east of the Lawrence Municipal Airport, next to Prairie Moon Waldorf School at 1865 East 1600 Road in Douglas County.
Big Jay

KU announces first Beinecke Scholar

Levi O’Connor, a senior in psychology from Louisburg, has been selected to receive the Beinecke Scholarship Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each year, 20 students from across the nation receive $30,000 to be used for graduate study and $5,000 in their senior year. O’Connor is the first Jayhawk to receive the scholarship.
Logan Brtek and Alex Nelson

KU Law graduates named Academic All-American Advocates by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators

Logan Brtek and Alex Nelson, both KU School of Law graduates, have been honored by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators, becoming the first KU Law students to receive the national honors. The awards recognize excellence in competition performance, academic achievement, leadership and service.
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