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Reflecting on Our Humanity

April 16, 2021 Administration

As we enter the last weeks of our spring semester, many of us may be focused on our own busyness. Others may be focused on historic events happening elsewhere, such as the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd.



University Press of Kansas to continue its work under the leadership of the dean of the University of Kansas Libraries

March 19, 2021 Administration

The University Press of Kansas Board of Trustees, which comprises the provosts from each of the six Kansas Regents institutions, has confirmed KU Dean of Libraries Kevin L. Smith to serve as director of the University Press of Kansas (UPK). Smith, a well-known authority in the field of scholarly communications, will continue his role as dean in addition to serving as director of the Press. This change will allow UPK to take advantage of publishing and scholarly alignment opportunities as well as operate in a more cost-efficient manner.






Provost Finalists Will Visit Campus

March 9, 2021 Administration

Four finalists for Emporia State’s position of provost and vice president for academic affairs will visit campus during the next two weeks.


New KBOR Policy

Jan. 26, 2021 Administration

Universities are complex organizations that exist to better our communities, state, nation and world by educating students to achieve their dreams and by conducting research that enhances others’ quality of life and the economic prosperity of their regions.


Regarding Recent Events

Jan. 15, 2021 Administration

Over the past week, I have given much thought to the attack on the U.S. Capitol, and the subsequent fallout that we have all witnessed. We are all reeling, and each day brings new information and imagery more troubling than the day before. Images of the Confederate flag in our capitol building, our country’s symbol of freedom and democracy, haunt me.