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KU's Joyce Castle gets mention in NY Times review

Joyce Castle, a Kansas University voice professor, garnered a positive review in the New York Times for her performance in Gian Carlo Menotti's opera "The Consul" at the Glimmerglass Opera in New York City.

KU journalists place in national Hearst competition

Three Kansas University journalists earned scholarships as a result of their efforts in the national championships of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation's Journalism Awards program.

Ohio newspaper examines openness in college athletics; KU asks it to pay up for information

The Columbus Dispatch newspaper went to major college athletic departments and made public records requests seeking information on team flight manifests, who receives complimentary tickets and NCAA violations. Kansas University required a charge of $328 for the information — more than nearly every school surveyed.

One parrot's attempt at the Rock Chalk Chant

Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we know that there are avian Jayhawk fans, too.

KU Journalism School earns Hearst honor

Kansas University journalism students have placed first overall in the William Randolph Hearst Writing Foundation Awards competition.

KU Debate advancing in national tournament

Kansas University's top debate squad is the top-ranked overall team in the post-season tournament going on today, according to Internet reports.

KU appeals to alumni to help with legislators

KU has tapped its Jayhawks for Higher Education base to ask legislators to protect its state funding.

Forbes magazine calls KU basketball team fifth-most valuable

In an annual ranking of the nation's most valuable men's college basketball teams, the Jayhawks rank fifth, according to Forbes magazine.

Obama's bracket has KU losing in Sweet 16

President Barack Obama has posted his bracket online, and has the Jayhawks losing to Michigan State in the Sweet 16.

"Upsetology" gives ND State 22.6 percent chance of beating KU

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, the Jayhawks have a slightly higher than one-in-five chance of falling victim to a first-round upset.

Missouri, Kansas politicians exchange sports salvos

Twitter was the forum for Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill to express her regrets about Missouri's recent basketball loss.

KU MBA students participate in case competitions

Kansas University business students will participate in two upcoming case competitions, including one in China.

KU professor blogging from Iraq

Burdett Loomis, a Kansas University professor of political science, is in Iraq this week, sharing his knowledge of U.S. government.

KU students meet Warren Buffett

Four faculty members and 27 Kansas University students recently got the chance to talk with billionaire Warren Buffett.

Student newspaper wants more students on Chancellor search committee

The University Daily Kansan has noticed a smaller-than-typical number of students on the search committee to find Kansas University's next chancellor.

KU professor on PBS tonight

Check out KU professor Chip Taylor on the PBS television series "NOVA" tonight.

Missouri governor promises to maintain higher ed funding

As Kansas universities struggle with budget cuts, staff reductions and potential tuition increases, it may be a different story for our neighbors to the east.

Film created by three KU professors headed to Sundance

A movie created by three Kansas University professors has been selected to be shown at the annual Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

KU researcher gets mention in USA TODAY

Donna Ginther, an associate professor of economics at Kansas University, earned a mention in USA TODAY discussing how unemployment is affecting men and women differently.

Regents name finalist in Kansas State University presidential search

One of three searches for top university executives at Kansas regents schools is headed toward completion.

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