This special exhibit will be closing on February 1, 2026, to prepare for a new special exhibit. Make plans to visit the Dole Institute's Museum & Galleries, open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., by visiting our website. A young Bob Dole, searching for a fuller recovery from grave World War II […]
The tank was one of the most iconic weapons of the 20th century. While it was a dominate weapon on the battlefields of Europe and the Middle East from World War II and beyond, its origins were deeply tied to the realities of the Western Front of the Great War This lecture will examine how the […]
Kansas State Representatives Laura Williams (R) and Brandon Woodard (D) are a unique team. They previously ran against each other for public office, but are now both elected officials in the Kansas House of Representatives who work together on a broad spectrum of policy issues. In this session, we’ll hear about their bipartisan public policy […]
In observation of Constitution Day, Dole Institute associate director Dr. Barbara Ballard, and attorney and Student Advisory Board alum Jesse Burbank will be in conversation with I. Glenn Cohen, the James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, about the intersection of healthcare policy and the U.S. Constitution, including discussions […]
Join GSKSMO at the Dole Institute of Politics for a fun, interactive learning experience about the branches of American government and how they work together to form our democracy. Register on the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri website →
Over a century later, the 1915 Armenian Genocide continues to offer us many insights about human rights, competing national interests, and the role of history in identity and narrative-building. Join Dole Institute senior archivist and head of collections Sarah Gard, historian Alice Kelikian, and journalist Michael Bobelian for a conversation inspired by the Dole Institute’s […]
Fueled by high home prices and rents, a limited supply of affordable homes, and persistent regulatory and financing hurdles, families across the nation are finding it harder than ever to secure safe, decent, and affordable housing. Millions of American families spend more than half their income on housing, while entry-level homeownership remains out of reach […]
In a world where “fake news” seems to be a permanent part of our lexicon and where individuals don’t always agree on facts, what role should the media play in civic engagement? Does the fourth estate have a duty in our system of checks and balances? In this conversation with two accomplished journalists, we’ll consider […]
Join GSKSMO at the Dole Institute of Politics for a fun, interactive learning experience about the branches of American government and how they work together to form our democracy. Register on the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri website →
Join KU Center for Community Outreach and the Dole Institute of Politics for our annual Trunk or Treat! Located in the parking lot of the Dole Institute of Politics, all are welcome to join us for games, activities, and candy! Come in your best costume for a scary good time!
The groundwork already is being laid for highly consequential 2026 midterm elections, as the two parties jockey over congressional redistricting, controversies over the Trump agenda, political violence and Democrats' search for a unifying message. We examine all the elements one year out. Jerry Seib has been a journalist with The Wall Street Journal for […]
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