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Finalists Named in Prestigious ULI East Village Design Competition, Ballpark in Mix

By | February 26, 2021 |

By Kevin Collison Four teams of graduate students from top universities throughout North America are finalists for a prestigious design competition that tasked contestants with proposing concepts to redevelop the East Village area of downtown. Two of the submissions include locating a ballpark on the redevelopment site that’s been frequently mentioned as a top candidate…

Finalists Named in ULI East Village Design Competition, Ballpark in Mix

By | February 26, 2021 |

The University of California Berkley team included a new ballpark for the Royals as part of their redevelopment proposal for the East Village.

Four teams from top North American universities are finalists in a design competition targeting redevelopment of the East Village area of downtown.

Combating Vaccine Wariness With Education

By | February 12, 2021 |

Data show that roughly 60% of the U.S. are willing to get the vaccine. What about the people who aren't sure? (Collage by Vicky Diaz-Camacho)

COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and skepticism is pervasive in communities of colors. Health professionals are working to address those concerns.

KU Faculty, Students Go on Offense at Allen Fieldhouse Against Administration’s Budget Strategy

By | February 3, 2021 |

Gregory Cushman, an associate professor of environmental history at the University of Kansas, marched with faculty and students to raise awareness about potential damage of administration plans to downsize the staff and eliminate degree programs to address budget problems.

Faculty and students at the University of Kansas are protesting plans to deal with massive budget problems by shedding tenured professors, undervaluing graduate teaching assistants and jettisoning degree programs.