KU law professor named U S attorney for District of Kansas
The U S Senate unanimously confirmed Stephen McAllister, a University of Kansas law professor, as the U S attorney for the District of Kansas. McAllister, 55, a KU Law graduate, former clerk to Supreme Court Justices White and Thomas and Judge Posner, and ex-dean, succeeds Tom Beall in the Justice Department role.
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KU Chancellor worries tax bill harms athletics program
University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod told the Kansas Board of Regents he fears the recently passed federal tax bill will significantly harm higher education and KU athletics. He noted about ten issues could impact colleges, with several preserved or altered during conference consideration.
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City grants fund 14 local events with 150000 awarded
Lawrence city commissioners approved grants totaling 150000 for 14 local events next year. athletic events prominent among funded items include a basketball tournament and a long distance cycling event as applications for sports funding surged this year.
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Students bake gingerbread landmarks at Sunflower Elementary
Fourth and fifth graders at Sunflower Elementary in Lawrence designed and built edible replicas of local homes and architectural landmarks as part of the 2017 Gingerbread STEM Community and Maker Space Global Project. The project invites K-12 classrooms worldwide to recreate their communities in gingerbread and share via social media.
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