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KU student artist Bella LeJuernne accepts a certificate at the podium in Watson Library.

Student artists recognized at KU Libraries’ celebration of 2026 LibArt exhibition

KU Libraries’ LibArt program, a year-round, juried exhibition of student art displayed throughout library spaces, celebrated a diverse exhibit of student work and recognized award recipients Sept. 17 at a reception in Watson Library.
An American Girl doll graphic featuring text "Stories that Connect Us"

KU Libraries to host KU alum, American Girl author Angela Cervantes for Hispanic Heritage Month

Angela Cervantes, the Jayhawk behind American Girl’s 2026 Girl of the Year character, Raquel Reyes, will return to the University of Kansas on Oct. 17 for a free family event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Open Access Week webinar to explore federal public access policy amid shifting landscape

KU Libraries will celebrate International Open Access Week with a virtual webinar featuring Corinna Turbes, Senior Manager of Government Relations at the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), from 2 to 3:30 p.m. CST, Thursday, Oct. 22.
KU students gather in a small group to discuss a common read selection.

Help pick the next KU common book

KU Reads: A Common Book Experience is inviting students, faculty, staff, and campus community members to help shape the next KU Reads: A Common Book Experience by nominating a book for the 2027-2028 academic year.
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