Throughout his career in public service, Senator Bob Dole saw the rapid expansion of our nation's space program, including the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Space Shuttle program, and the Hubble Space Telescope project. Drawing on the themes found in the 2026-27 KU Common Book, Orbital by Samantha Harvey, this special exhibit showcases documents, photographs, […]
Opening in the Elizabeth Dole Gallery & Reading Room on Oct. 6. Learn more about our Museum & Galleries → Thirty years ago, Senator Bob Dole embarked upon his third campaign for our nation’s highest office. As he accepted his Party’s nomination for President, he told crowds at the Republican National Convention that “…A presidential […]
Throughout history, command in war has demanded skill, knowledge, experience, creativity, and judgement in the application of military force. It has also required what is today called “operational art.” Current U.S. Army doctrine defines Operational Art as “the cognitive approach by commanders and staffs … to develop strategies, campaigns, and operations to organize and employ […]
Panel members will discuss the pending United States Supreme Court case, Crowther v. Board of Regents, in which the Court will consider whether private parties may sue to enforce Title IX’s prohibition on discrimination in educational programs that receive federal funding. Panel members will explore how the issue in the case, which on the surface […]
Ahead of this year's Midterm Elections, journalists Kirk Bado (National Journal) and Jacob Rubashkin (Inside Elections) join Dole Fellow Dr. Colleen Shogan to discuss the forces shaping this year's campaign. Dr. Colleen Shogan served as the 11th Archivist of the United States – the first woman to be nominated by the President […]
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and accelerates innovation, it is driving unprecedented demand for energy, water, land, infrastructure, and more. Communities across the country are grappling with balancing economic development with this increased strain on vital resources. Join David R. Hill, executive vice president of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Energy Program, and Adam Cowie-Haskell, senior […]
New York Times bestselling author, and former chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Sheila Bair will sit for a moderated conversation with Dole Institute director Audrey Coleman. Bair has authored numerous children’s books on financial basics, including her most recent book, How Not to Lose a Million Dollars. Sheila is a graduate of the […]
You don't have to dress up in a cape to be a lifesaver. Join the Dole Institute of Politics and the Community Blood Center for a blood drive on Friday, October 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more about donating blood and view donor eligibility requirements on the Community Blood Center's website. Schedule […]
Antoine-Henri Jomini was a foundational 19th-century military theorist whose approach to warfare sought to define universal principles of strategy and tactics. His emphasis on geometric concepts like interior lines of operation, massing combat power at decisive points, and the critical importance of logistics remains highly relevant today. In the contemporary security environment, Jomini's structured principles […]
In this edition of The Counselors, attorneys and Dole Institute Visiting Fellows Ed Duckers and Pedro Irigonegaray will resolve whether cities should impose rent control to create affordable housing. They'll be joined by a panel of expert witnesses to examine both sides of the issue. Ed Duckers is partner at Stoel Rives LLP and the […]
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics invites you to join us in celebrating veterans of our armed forces at the annual Tribute to Veterans Gala on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Featuring a “Salute to Veterans” from members of the University of Kansas Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and live music from the Moonlight Serenade […]
Dole Fellow Dr. Colleen Shogan is joined by J.T. Jezierski, chief of staff to U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), to explore how governing and policymaking work in the nation's federal legislative bodies. Dr. Colleen Shogan served as the 11th Archivist of the United States – the first woman to be nominated by […]
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