KU drops to No 47 in college rankings
Kansas University falls four spots to 47th among public universities in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings tied with Florida State Nebraska New Hampshire and Tennessee. Provost Jeff Vitter says KU remains top 50 among publics and will push a new strategic plan to boost retention and graduation rates.
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KU Rankings Recalled From U.S. News Public Univ List
A look back at Kansas University's prior standings in the U S News and World Report ranking of public universities, noting past positions, shifts, and notable context within higher education rankings.
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Preschoolers begin Kennedy School’s new pre K program in Lawrence
In Donna Lang’s Kennedy School room, 130 preschoolers start the district’s pre K program with nap time and sensory play. The renovated space features $70,000 in new doors and other kid friendly touches. While older students already back to desks, Hannah Hillebert and her classmates enjoy a first day centered on sitting, listening, and playful learning.
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Mount Dread Scholars Lead Walk Up the Hill at KU
The Mount Dread Scholars, incoming freshmen at Kansas University, began the 14th annual Walk Up the Hill near Memorial Stadium to mark the start of their college journey. The ceremony included a history lesson on the university, Lawrence, and Kansas’ Civil War significance.
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KDHE computer outage hits 85 percent of servers
The KDHE crash, once deemed a never event, became real after a hardware failure on Aug 5 cascaded through the system. It affected 85 percent of KDHE servers, locking millions of records from marriage certificates to immunization files. Secretary Roderick said the outage caused many problems for Kansans and apologized for the inconvenience.
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Holland outlines proposals at Topeka news conference
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Tom Holland state senator from Baldwin City will present policy proposals today. He faces Republican Sam Brownback in the November 2 general election. Holland holds a 11:30 a.m. briefing in the Old Supreme Court Room at the Kansas Statehouse.
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Interstate 70 lane closure in Topeka speeds 55 mph area
A section of Interstate 70 near Topeka is down to one lane through Thursday for concrete and paving repairs. Westbound traffic from the Kansas Turnpike East Topeka Toll Plaza to exit 364 at Carna han Avenue faces delays and a 55 mph limit. Drivers urged to use alternate routes. details at ksdot.org/topekametro/laneclose.asp. A separate incident in rural Douglas County left 27-year-old Burlingame man Joseph Succi injured in a trench collapse at 733 N. 100 Road. he was flown to Stormont Vail Regional Health Center with non life threatening injuries.
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Old-Fashioned Grape Stamp at Blue Jacket Crossing Winery
Blue Jacket Crossing Winery and Vineyard invites the public to an Old-Fashioned Grape Stamp event from 1 to 4 p.m. on August 28 at 1969 N 1250 Road in Eudora. Guests stamp grapes learn about winemaking and sample wine with a $5 donation benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County.
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