Mother and daughter pursue degrees together as roommates
Carol Painte Walker returned to complete her bachelor’s degree and, with her daughter Kelly Walker, they did homework at the kitchen table. About 15 years later both are now college roommates in the same master’s program, inspiring each other on the path to degrees.
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KU Commencement Held at Memorial Stadium With 4500 Graduates
KU plans all school commencement at Memorial Stadium with over 4500 degree candidates. Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. and lasts several hours, with graduates processing through Campanile hill. No tickets required. Details at the official KU commencement site.
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Lawrence Faces Affordable Housing Shortage Across Douglas County
Lawrence confronts a housing problem as data and officials note slow single family construction over five years and shrinking inventory. Prices are expected to rise with college demand and a growing senior population. Rebecca Buford of the Lawrence Community Housing Trust highlights stress on workforce housing.
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Pulitzer winner Leonard Pitts to keynote Free State Forum
Pulitzer Prize winning Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. will keynote the inaugural Free State Forum at Abe and Jake's Landing in Lawrence. He will discuss writing and online discourse and sign copies of his 2015 novel Grant Park. The interview previews Pitts views on race, internet loudmouths, and political rhetoric.
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State GOP eyes unified stand after delegates chosen
After leaders pick final delegates to the national convention, the Kansas GOP faces uncertainty over backing presumptive nominee Donald Trump. Page 3A.
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