KU 3 3 program lets students earn BA and JD in six years
Kansas University launches a joint KU School of Law and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences program allowing students to complete a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years, shaving a year from the traditional timeline. The 3 3 program aims to attract top undergrads to KU for law school and reduce departures for other schools.
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Late KU professor Francis Heller’s influence described
A campus leader and educator at Kansas University, Francis Heller shaped many facets of the university. An associate of Harry Truman and a soldier, he balanced roles across fields driven by a passion for education and a love for KU.
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Alcohol accidents decline in Douglas County
Douglas County reports a drop in alcohol related traffic accidents for the second year in a row. Preliminary KS DOT data show 154 incidents, down from 170 in 2011 and 215 in 2010, with the average near 195 annually from 2007 to 2011. Local official Jen Jordan credits prevention efforts and bar compliance checks while noting more work remains to shift youth behavior.
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