‘Oppenheimer’ helps restore the lost link between KU and scientific titan Joseph W. Kennedy, co-discoverer of plutonium.

Rare garment begins yet another charming chapter in Watkins’ story.

A neighborhood tells larger story of civil rights struggle.

New biography brings to life the remarkable Elizabeth Watkins, a pioneering KU philanthropist.

Bailey Hall plaque honors legendary program.

New book offers a comprehensive look at the Jayhawk and the beloved bird’s place in Kansas and KU history.

On April 27, 2009, the budding megastar made a stop—and quite a splash—at KU.

Recent KU honors rekindle memories of ‘joyous soul’ Hannah Oliver.

A letter from KU student Don Henry, who died in the Spanish Civil War, inspired the plot and lyrics of an innovative opera by alumnus Frank Nawrot.

Discover the humble history of our hundred-year-old ’Hawk.