University of Kansas

Feng "Franklin" Tao stands in front of a church in Lawrence, Kan., on March 20.

A jury finds a Kansas scholar guilty of fraud and hiding ties to China

8:12pm April 07, 2022

by John Ruwitch

The jury also found Feng "Franklin" Tao not guilty of four related counts in the case, which spurred by the Trump Justice Department's controversial "China Initiative" effort.

Remy Martin reacts as Kansas Jayhawks players and coaches hold up the National Championship trophy after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship on Monday in New Orleans.

As Kansas celebrates victory, a years-long NCAA investigation hangs over the school

6:47pm April 06, 2022

by Jeff Dean

The University of Kansas just won the NCAA men's basketball championship, but the results of an investigation into recruiting violations may spoil the party.

University of Kansas undergraduate Marc Veloz speaks at an environmental rally outside Lawrence city hall. He says his interest in activism was driven by concern over the disproportionate effect climate change had on communities of color in his hometown o

Health & Safety

As climate worsens, environmentalists also grapple with the mental toll of activism

7:00am November 13, 2021

by Alex Smith

After her son's death, a mother in the Midwest promotes mental health for environmentalists. It's part of a larger push to address the burnout and psychological stress that can affect activists.

In this photo from November 3, 2012, the Kansas State Wildcats marching band perform during a game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Kansas State Imposes Sanctions In Halftime Show Controversy

5:30pm September 30, 2015

by Laura Wagner

After the KSU marching band was accused of depicting a lewd act during its halftime show, the university has self-imposed sanctions while maintaining the band's intentions were innocent.