KU to Boost Engineering Degrees with $105 Million Initiative
A Kansas student from Olathe chose the University of Kansas after visiting its new facilities and a supportive scholarship and mentoring program. The 10-year University Engineering Initiative Act seeks to raise engineering degrees at KU Kansas State and Wichita State to 1,365 annually by 2021, with KU enrollment rising from 1,898 in 2012 to 2,381 in 2016 per regents figures.
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Commission to vote on parks sponsorship policy
The Lawrence City Commission will discuss approving the Parks and Recreation Sponsorship Policy at Tuesday’s meeting. It outlines sponsorship guidelines and naming rights for recreation centers, playgrounds, trails and other facilities with debate over whether permanent naming rights should be allowed. City leaders note significant contributions may justify naming rights, while others urge caution.
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Lawrence police footage details officer accused of attack
Lawerence police footages reveal Kyle Owens and Elijah Masquat giving versions of an alleged assault at a Tecumseh strip club last year. The incident video does not show the attack itself and the department has declined to answer specific questions citing personnel matters.
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Police chief explains Lawrence internal investigations
Lawrence Police Chief Tarik Khatib faces questions about four officers who stepped down in three years amid alleged violence. He says the department remains mostly silent due to legal constraints on releasing information about personnel matters.
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