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A split image shows a portrait of Darren Canady on the right and two theater students sitting on a stage on the left

Tue, 05/31/22

‘I am striving to breathe dynamic life into stories of the Black Midwest’

Q&A with Darren Canady, professor of English, as part of the "I Am Striving" series

A split image of four photos shows KU researchers conducting fieldwork research in fields, rivers, streams and mountains. The graphic has text in the center that reads, "#KUFieldWorks"

Tue, 05/24/22

#KUFieldWorks: Understanding intermittent streams and protecting water resources ‘we depend on’ in the U.S.

A team of University of Kansas researchers is studying the role of intermittent streams to better understand how hydrology, biogeochemistry and microbial ecology in small headwater streams interact to influence downstream water availability and water quality.

Maryemma Graham, Susanne B. Dietzel, and David Deskins examine a text they recovered

Tue, 05/31/22

‘Big shoes to fill:’ History of Black Writing founding director leaves lasting legacy

The History of Black Writing is helping fill gaps in American literature and challenging how literature is taught, including which authors are included — or not included — in literary discussions. Its current and former leaders reflect on the project’s legacy and envision its future.

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