KU uses committee review for admission of some freshmen
KU’s new tougher automatic admission standards were supplemented by a committee review process for applicants who did not meet the auto criteria. About 6 percent of the total freshman applications and enrollments went through the committee. KU received 14,560 applications, 911 were considered, and 243 committee admits joined the 4,233 freshmen enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Journal-World
Matt Melvin
Melvin
Legislative candidates address education taxes at forum
Democratic House candidate Kara Reed claimed the only moderate in the 42nd District race while Republican Jim Karleskint pitched education credentials and fiscal conservatism opposing abortion. Senator Tom Holland touted his record against Brownback tax and education policies and tied challenger Echo Van Meteren to the Brownback administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kara Reed
Jim Karleskint
Tom Holland
Baldwin City
Cord
Sam Brownback
Echo van Meteren
Brownback
County hopefuls split on jail expansion crisis center
In a Eudora forum for the 2nd District Douglas County Commission seat, incumbent Democrat Nancy Thellman and independent Jesse Branson voiced differing views on expanding the county jail and its connection to a proposed mental health crisis intervention center. Also present were unopposed incumbents District Attorney Charles Branson and Sheriff Ken McGoven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora
Douglas County
KU freshman class 2016 admits by committee review
KU reports 911 committee reviewed applications with 750 admitted and 243 enrolled. Racial breakdown of admitted via committee shows White 392, African-American 148, Hispanic 130, Multi-ethnic 41, Asian 26, American Indian 4, Pacific Islander 4, Not specified 5. Overall figures: 14,560 applications, 13,526 admitted, 1,034 denied, 4,233 enrolled. Source KU Enrollment Management.
Default judgment in Kobach voting case entered
A federal court clerk issued a default judgment against Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach for missing a timely response to a suit challenging a state law that requires prospective voters to prove citizenship. The ruling could affect voters in all elections if upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kris Kobach
U.S
Kobach
Julie Robinson
Also Mentioned on This Page
University
Nick Krug
Journal-World Photo
Jayhawk Boulevard
Peter Hancockphancock
Ljworld.com
Elwyn Jones Ejones
Associated Press
USA Today
Matthew
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!