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 […]
Dole Institute Director Emeritus Bill Lacy returns to moderate this comprehensive biennial conference that delves into the key strategies of elections. The Kansas Post-Election Conference follows each Kansas election and […]
Dole Institute Director Emeritus Bill Lacy returns to moderate this comprehensive biennial conference that delves into the key strategies of elections. The National Post-Election Conference follows each national election and […]
Dole Institute Director Emeritus Bill Lacy returns to moderate this comprehensive biennial conference that delves into the key strategies of elections. The National Post-Election Conference follows each national election and […]
Celebrate Kansas Day all week long at the Dole Institute! Join us Tuesday, January 24 – Sunday February 5, with special emphasis on Jan. 29 for Discover with Dole! View […]
Since George Washington made it clear that Martha was his partner in the presidency by providing her with her own schedule of meetings and having her serve as hostess and […]
Join moderator Diana Carlin for this year's series, which underscores the two-person nature of the presidency and the influence first ladies have on their husbands’ administrations, women’s issues, and U.S. […]
"Brittany to the Elbe: 9th Army's Invasion of Europe in World War II" Dr. Bill Nance Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 3 p.m. While the 1944-45 campaign to liberate France […]
Anyone asked to list the top first ladies usually draws on their own experience studying or knowing about the women during their lifetimes. A few first ladies were far more […]
“Building Democracy in the 21st Century” is led by Qëndrim Gashi, Ambassador of Kosovo to France (2016 – 2021). Qëndrim Gashi is an associate professor at the University of Prishtina […]
Join NPR’s All Things Considered Host Juana Summers for a discussion on her remarkable career, her experiences covering race and politics in today’s climate, and the future of journalism. Juana […]
Join us for A Conversation on Race with panelists Maryemma Graham, KU Distinguished Professor of English, and Shawn Alexander, Chair of African and African American Studies. The conversation will be […]
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