Derrick Darby, associate professor of philosophy, has received nearly $40,000 from the Spencer Foundation to conduct research that will examine the nation's obligation to diminish educational inequality.

Adrian Melott, professor of physics and astronomy, has found more evidence that biodiversity on Earth grows and shrinks in a regular 62-million-year cycle, give or take a few million years.

A new overlook structure north of Lawrence will provide a spectacular view of the Kansas River valley, Lawrence and KU. The viewing platform is the result of combined efforts of KU architecture students and Lawrence residents Dick and Sue Himes.

KU's Center for Service Learning helps foster better understanding of classroom material and is a catalyst for leadership and social responsibility on a local and global level. Learn how you can get involved in initiatives that connect, advocate, elevate and challenge.

Among the many beauties of the KU campus are its public sculptures and other artworks. Take a "gallery walk" on Mount Oread with our new guide to the history behind the statues, courtyards and fountains; their sculptors or creators; and their campus locations.

KU Chancellor Robert E. Hemenway, who is stepping down June 30, 2009 after 14 years at the helm, has been named Topeka Capital-Journal Kansan of the Year, sharing the honor with KSU president Jon Wefald, who retires in June.

KU art student Matthew Farley has turned the Chi Omega Fountain into a public art display to draw attention to the use of bottled water in the U.S and on campus. "Frozen Assets" is made from about 1,000 empty water bottles and is on display through January.

KU's Spirit Squad will compete in January at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, Fla. The cheerleaders earned a full-paid bid, the dancers a partial bid, and Big Jay placed 8th in qualifying to also earn the right to compete.