University of Kansas instructor placed on administrative leave after violent election comments during lecture
Read full article: University of Kansas instructor placed on administrative leave after violent election comments during lectureThe University of Kansas has placed an instructor on administrative leave after he made violent comments surrounding sexism from election voters during a lecture.
Court voids last conviction of Kansas researcher in case that started as Chinese espionage probe
Read full article: Court voids last conviction of Kansas researcher in case that started as Chinese espionage probeA federal appeals court has reversed the conviction of a researcher who was accused of hiding work he did in China while employed at the University of Kansas.
As Kansas nears gender care ban, students push university to advocate for trans youth
Read full article: As Kansas nears gender care ban, students push university to advocate for trans youthAs Kansas prepares to ban gender-affirming care for minors, students at the state's largest university taking action.
Kansas researcher given time served in China-related case
Read full article: Kansas researcher given time served in China-related caseA former researcher accused of concealing work he did in China while employed by the University of Kansas was sentenced Wednesday to time served and two years of supervised release.
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Vincent Paige: North Texas' first 2022 commit
Read full article: Vincent Paige: North Texas' first 2022 commit"North Texas is close to home," Paige explained. His commitment to the Mean Green program marks the first 2022 commit that North Texas has reeled in. The second-team all-district selectee was recruited to play as a standup defensive end under North Texas' new defensive coordinator Phil Bennett. "I feel great about what North Texas has going on. Paige is choosing to commit to North Texas over nine other schools that have offered him a scholarship to include Baylor, Cincinnati, Louisiana Tech, UCONN, and more.
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UT-Austin's final football game canceled after 9 players, 13 staff test positive for coronavirus
Read full article: UT-Austin's final football game canceled after 9 players, 13 staff test positive for coronavirusThe University of Texas at Austin's final football game of the regular season against the University of Kansas was cancelled after a COVID-19 outbreak infected nine players and 13 staff members. The University of Texas at Austin’s final football game of the regular season against the University of Kansas has been canceled because of a COVID-19 outbreak infecting nine players and 13 staff members. The UT game against Kansas had already been rescheduled due to an outbreak on the Kansas team last month. It’s the only game Texas did not play this fall amid the pandemic. Disclosure: Baylor University, Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M University, Texas Christian University and University of Texas at Austin have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.
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Mills wants activism to be remembered more than gold medal
Read full article: Mills wants activism to be remembered more than gold medalTOKYO A few years before Billy Mills won his gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, the Native American was several floors up in front of an open hotel window,standing on a chair and ready to jump. As I got control of my emotions I put down only the gold medal 10,000-meter run," Mills said. This unheralded runner from Kansas...Mills remains the only American to win Olympic gold at 10,000 meters. The gold medal fits in there because I healed a broken soul, but far behind it was winning the gold medal as an athlete, Mills said. I have to be very cautious saying this here in America because of the times today," Mills said.