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November 19, 2024 - News
LAWRENCE, KS – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate have recently been awarded funding from the Election Trust Initiative for their
November 18, 2024 - Features
by Travis Lamb | Public Educator …
September 27, 2024 - Features
by Ana Sofia Lahovary | Student Advisory Board Coordinator …
August 23, 2024 - Features
a Q&A with Marla Weaver | Assistant Archivist for Digital Initiatives …
July 31, 2024 - Features
by Kenna McNally | Student Marketing Intern …
July 15, 2024 - Features
by Audrey Coleman | Director, Dole Institute of Politics …
June 3, 2024 - Features
by Audrey Coleman | Director, Dole Institute of Politics …
May 3, 2024 - Features
by Rachel Creighton | Discussion Groups Coordinator …
April 25, 2024 - Features
by Cas Casmus | Pizza & Politics Coordinator …
April 25, 2024 - Features
by Greta Hayden | Student Archive Assistant …
March 31, 2024 - Features
by Sarah D'Antonio Gard | Senior Archivist and Head of Collections …
March 20, 2024 - News
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced the second half of its spring 2024 programming lineup, featuring a student-led program on the 2023 Kansas Speaks opinion survey, the annual Easter Egg…
March 12, 2024 - Features
by Abbie Clements | Student Events Assistant …
March 7, 2024 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced that Bill Kurtis, KU alumni, journalist, network news anchor, producer, and rancher will be featured at this spring’s annual Dole Lecture on April 16 at…
February 28, 2024 - Features
by Allie Haggar | Student Advisory Board Coordinator …
February 16, 2024 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas, in partnership with the Kansas Rural Center (KRC), has announced the four-part series of discussion groups to be moderated by Dole Institute Fellow Karen Willey this…
February 8, 2024 - News
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate have announced a collaborative initiative to promote investment in American electoral administration and processes. …
February 1, 2024 - Features
by Sarah D'Antonio Gard | Senior Archivist and Head of Collections …
January 29, 2024 - Features
by Cas Casmus | Pizza & Politics Coordinator …
January 15, 2024 - Features
by Julie Clover | Public Education Manager …
January 9, 2024 - Features
by Greta Hayden | Student Archive Assistant …
January 8, 2024 - Features
by Jackson DeAndrea | Administrative Associate for Institutional Initiatives …
December 15, 2023 - Features
by Barbara Ballard | Senior Associate Director …
December 14, 2023 - Features
by Jackson DeAndrea | Administrative Associate for Institutional Initiatives …
December 13, 2023 - News
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November 27, 2023 - Features
by Raina Peter | Student Outreach Coordinator …
November 17, 2023 - Features
by Julie Clover | Public Education Manager …
November 13, 2023 - Features
by Raina Hackett | Travel Grant Researcher …
November 6, 2023 - Features
by Julie Clover | Public Education Manager …
October 25, 2023 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas will recognize Katie Sowers at the 2023 Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture. On Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., the Dole Institute of Politics will welcome Sowers…
October 20, 2023 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas announces an opportunity to engage with Visiting Fellow Katie Harbath. On Thursday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m., the Dole Institute of Politics will host Harbath to discuss her…
September 26, 2023 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas, has named its 2023-2024 Dole Fellow in partnership with the Kansas Rural Center (KRC), a state-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting the long-term health of the land…
September 19, 2023 - Features
On Thursday, August 31, the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board hosted its annual kick-off event, “Party on the Patio.” This event, which occurs at the beginning of each academic year, is an opportunity for new and returning SAB students to…
September 11, 2023 - Features
Legacy, History, and Our Opportunity to Shape the Future …
August 31, 2023 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections at the Dole Institute of Politics has awarded two 2023 research grants. Dr. Michael Fortner has been selected for the Dole Archives Research Fellowship and Raina Hackett has…
August 17, 2023 - News
LAWRENCE – In honor of the 100th birthday of the late Bob Dole, U.S. Senator from Kansas, 1969-1996, and Republican Senate Leader, 1985-1996, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas, and Washington,…
May 1, 2023 - Features
On April 8, 2023, the Dole Institute was proud to host our annual Easter Egg Roll with Dole—an in-person community event that invites families to participate in traditional Easter and civically themed educational activities. The event was held on…
May 1, 2023 - News
July 22 marks the centennial of Senator Bob Dole's birth and the 20th anniversary of the Dole Institute …
February 6, 2023 - Features
The Dole Institute was proud to offer to the community our Discover with Dole event Celebrating Kansas Day! We kicked off Kansas Day 2023 with two weeks of interactive and family-friendly activities. The event ran from Tuesday, January 24 to February…
January 31, 2023 - News
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced the continuation of its 20th programming year with a new slate of events for the spring semester. These programs are part of the Dole Institute’s…
December 13, 2022 - Features
Pizza and Politics Student Coordinator …
December 2, 2022 - News
Photograph by Eric Montgomery …
November 30, 2022 - News
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas announces panelists for its 2022 Post-Election Conference. …
October 14, 2022 - Features
The Dole Institute is excited to announce this year’s fall lineup of in-person and virtual Girl Scout opportunities. With a variety of workshops, girls can earn badges for Democracy, Celebrating Community, and Inside Government. …
October 14, 2022 - Features
Come sit, stay, and play as we kick off our NEW family-friendly activities featuring the Dole family’s first schnauzer, Leader! The fun begins October 14 and runs through October 23 with museum hours Tuesday – Sunday, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. …
August 31, 2022 - Features
On Wednesday, August 31, the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board hosted their first event of the semester, Party on the Patio.…
August 2, 2022 - News
The Dole Institute of Politics sponsored the 15th annual Civic Engagement Conference for Kansas Government, History and Social Studies Teachers. The last two years were virtual due to COVID precautions. We were excited to meet in-person…
August 2, 2022 - News
The Dole Institute of Politics sponsored the 17th annual Youth Civic Leadership Institute (YCLI), July 13-15. After meeting virtually for two years, due to COVID precautions, it was exciting to meet in-person. …
July 19, 2022 - News
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas announces the start of its 20th programming year with a slate of signature events featuring world-class leaders, including two KU alumni. Announcement of these signature…
July 18, 2022 - Features
The Dole Institute was proud to co-host the Lawrence Independence Day community celebration on Sunday, July 3, 2022. This evening event, which ran from 5:30 p.m. until the fireworks display began at 9:45 p.m., welcomed over 800 people, with 400 of…
June 24, 2022 - Features
The Easter Egg Roll made its return as an in-person community event this past spring on April 16, 2022. The event was held on the grounds of the Dole Institute of Politics and we welcomed almost 750 people, and of those attending, 400 were children.…
May 31, 2022 - News
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas will debut a new original exhibition, “Missing, Then Action: An Army Wife Speaks Out,” in the Elizabeth Dole Gallery and Reading Room on June 14, with a public…
May 5, 2022 - News
In this special blog post, we focus on the extraordinary accomplishments of our 2021-2022 Student Advisory Board members. Supporting KU students is at the core of our mission. We’re so proud to honor these students at the conclusion of a great…
April 18, 2022 - Features
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…April 4, 2022 - News
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced new upcoming programming in addition to its early spring…
March 24, 2022 - Features
In September of 2006, the Dole Institute welcomed Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State. She spoke at the Lied Center, "An Evening with Madeleine Albright" in a program moderated by Dole Fellow Stephen Jacques, and appeared at a book…
January 25, 2022 - News
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas is pleased to announce its early spring 2022 programming lineup, featuring a variety of incredible speakers. This semester’s guests include a former U.S. Senator from Kansas, a…
December 20, 2021 - News
To learn more about the life and legacy of Senator Robert J. Dole, visit robertdole.org. The memorial site offers a glimpse into Senator Dole's legacy of leadership, photographs from his career and memorial…
December 8, 2021 - News
While we continue to process the profound loss of Senator Robert J. Dole, we are heartened by the outpouring of kindness and compassion by his supporters across Kansas, the nation, and the world. …
December 5, 2021 - News
Senator Bob Dole has left a tremendous legacy of service and leadership as a soldier, legislator, and statesman. …
December 2, 2021 - News
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics is pleased to debut a new exhibition, “Remembering Service, Sacrifice, Unity, and Victory: A National…
October 27, 2021 - News
On Nov. 17, the Dole Institute of Politics will debut The Counselors, an engaging series featuring two advocates arguing either side of an important national issue. In a cross between a courtroom trial and a debate, the two counselors will present…
July 28, 2021 - News
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July 28, 2021 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its fall 2021 programming lineup, featuring a wide array of journalists, authors, scholars and politicians. Additionally, after a year and a half of…
June 26, 2021 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its virtual programming lineup for the Spring 2021 semester. With the inauguration of a new President, the focus of the early schedule will be on the…
June 1, 2021 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas, in partnership with West Virginia University Libraries and the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, will develop an online portal through…
May 1, 2021 - News
LAWRENCE- The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced that it will live-stream the fourth and final installment of its afternoon series inspired by the Voices from the Big First,…
April 5, 2021 - News
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas is pleased to announce a new exhibit, Voices from the Big First, 1961-1968, which will debut in the Elizabeth Dole Gallery and Reading Room on February 11, 2021, and will…
April 5, 2021 - News
In light of Senator Bob Dole’s announcement today that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer, Dole Institute Director Bill Lacy has shared the following statement. …
January 4, 2021 - News
LAWRENCE- The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced that the biennial Post-Election Conference will debut as an eleven-part video series on the institute’s YouTube Channel. …
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