KU history
BY Chris Lazzarino
The literary legend made a stop at KU in 1966 en route to the filming of ‘In Cold Blood.’
BY Shawn Alexander
Remembering George R. King, the Bailey Hall stalwart who was a formidable force for African American self-determination—on Mount Oread and beyond.
BY Chris Lazzarino
‘Oppenheimer’ helps restore the lost link between KU and scientific titan Joseph W. Kennedy, co-discoverer of plutonium.
BY Chris Lazzarino
Rare garment begins yet another charming chapter in Watkins’ story.
BY Kara Lynch
A neighborhood tells larger story of civil rights struggle.
BY Chris Lazzarino
New biography brings to life the remarkable Elizabeth Watkins, a pioneering KU philanthropist.
BY Chris Lazzarino
Bailey Hall plaque honors legendary program.
BY Chris Lazzarino
New book offers a comprehensive look at the Jayhawk and the beloved bird’s place in Kansas and KU history.
BY Eric Thomas
On April 27, 2009, the budding megastar made a stop—and quite a splash—at KU.
BY Howard Graham
Recent KU honors rekindle memories of ‘joyous soul’ Hannah Oliver.