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The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design’s “Shaping the Future of Football” exhibition concludes Aug. 21 at Keystone CoLAB in Kansas City with the KC Sports Impact Panel. Featured speaker Cliff Illig will discuss Kansas City’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opportunity and the future of sports, entertainment and economic growth in the region.

More than 9,000 Jayhawks were named to the dean's lists for their respective schools for academic excellence in the spring 2026 semester.

Since 2021, the architecture department’s portfolio review initiative has supported student development, strengthened faculty dialogue, and connected students with industry leaders. From 70+ finalists, 26 portfolios were recognized as exemplary by alumni reviewers from top firms. Explore the 2026 award winners and their portfolios.

The University of Kansas and community organizations, along with KU faculty members Tim Hossler and Elise Kirk, have published a set of 10 postcards about the experiences of Langston Hughes while he lived in Lawrence. Community members can pick up postcards for free at locations on the Lawrence campus and around town.

The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design will present “Shaping the Future of Football,” an exhibition in Kansas City highlighting the region’s global role in sports architecture. Featuring World Cup stadium models, student design work and emerging technologies, the show explores how architecture, data and design are transforming the future of the game.