Tag: University of Kansas

University of Northern Iowa leads project to strengthen rural STEM education

The University of Northern Iowa will lead efforts from multiple universities to support STEM education in rural schools.…

Kansas post-secondary schools see increased enrollment, plan for challenges ahead

Blake Flanders, president and CEO of the Kansas Board of Regents, was pleased to see generally positive post-secondary…

Kansas Board of Regents proposes budget cut, seeks reading and energy investment

Blake Benson, chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents, says a modest $4.6 million cut in state aid…

Former Kansas City Mayor Sly James shares insights into grappling with ‘CAVE people’

Sly James, mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, from 2011 to 2019, spoke about leadership, political activism and public…

University of Kansas alumnus donates record $300 million to upgrade sports facilities

David Booth, a graduate of the University of Kansas, donated $300 million to support athletics programs at the…

Kansas lawmakers use use state budget to police pronouns, threatening workers’ constitutional rights

Democratic Rep. Heather Meyer of Overland Park opposed a budget proviso requiring the elimination of pronouns from state…