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History
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The historic KU keepsake was rescued from the ashes of Hoch Auditorium following the 1991 fire.
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Medical professor’s book chronicles the KU women who broke gender barriers to become doctors.
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The Nicholas L. Gerren Sr. Hall of Achievement, located in Murphy Hall, honors Jayhawks who paved the way…
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The literary legend made a stop at KU en route to the filming of “In Cold Blood.”
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‘Oppenheimer’ helps restore the lost link between KU and scientific titan Joseph W. Kennedy, co-discoverer of plutonium.
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Western Civ at KU: Gone but not forgotten
Bailey Hall plaque honors legendary program.
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‘Don Henry’ opera, podcast connect KU past and present
A letter from KU student Don Henry, who died in the Spanish Civil War, inspired the plot and lyrics of an innovative opera by alumnus Frank Nawrot.
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How the Jayhawk (helicopter) got its name
A U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue aircraft shares a name with our mythical mascot.
