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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On November 10, the Dole Institute of Politics will once again host “The Counselors,” an engaging series featuring two advocates arguing either side of an important national issue. In a […]
Erika Cornelius Smith will discuss her book, “Service above Self: Women Veterans in American Politics,” which tells the stories of women who served in or adjacent to the U.S. military […]
From 1836 to 1845, after gaining independence at the Battle of San Jacinto, the Republic of Texas faced nearly insurmountable security dilemmas as it struggled to both protect and aggrandize […]
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