In June 1965, Kansan Kathleen Johnson received word that her husband, U.S. Army Major Bruce Johnson was missing. For four years, she waited—then, she sought answers for her three young […]
During the Second World War, the US military interrogated over 3,000 German Prisoners of War at a secret facility at Fort Hunt, Virginia. These interrogations offer fascinating perspectives of the […]
On display from September 6 - September 11, 2022 The Dole Institute will display a special poster exhibition in Simons Media Room from September 6 through September 11, for […]
Gerald F. Seib will lead this semester’s eight-part Discussion Group Series. Seib is a graduate of the University of Kansas and was a journalist with The Wall Street Journal for […]
The Dole Institute of Politics will honor Juan Manuel Santos, former President of Colombia with the 2022 Dole Leadership Prize. The Dole Leadership Prize is a bipartisan award presented annually […]
Constitution Day at KU Memorial Stadium: (Pre-Game) Date: September 24, 2022 Time: TBA Kansas Jayhawks vs. Duke Blue Devils Kansas University Memorial Stadium KU fans are invited to recite the […]
Sherrie Rollins Westin, President of Sesame Workshop, will deliver the fifth Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture, which features women who break barriers, make significant contributions to their fields, and […]
The Korean War, often described as the Forgotten War, was foundational to the creation of the national defense posture that the United States maintained throughout the Cold War. After World […]
Jamie Shew, Moderator and Panelist, will have a conversation about the responsibilities of a County Clerk, including voting and elections. Jamie Shew, Douglas County Panelists include: Karen Madison, Cowley County […]
Join us at the Dole Institute to hear Professors Ross and Zhang discuss the future of geopolitics after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Is a long-term alignment between Russia and China […]
Come sit, stay, and play as we kick off our NEW family-friendly activities featuring the Dole family’s first schnauzer, Leader! Make your own Leader headband, learn about wacky political pets, […]
For the duration of the Cold War and even in the aftermath, spies and tales of espionage have captivated the imagination. The fact that the western press occasionally found a […]
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