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A student artist receives an award at the podium during the awards ceremony in Watson Library last fall.

KU Libraries expands LibArt program; now accepting student artwork submissions

Students from all majors and disciplines are encouraged to submit artwork to KU Libraries LibArt program for a chance to become part of a year-long juried exhibition inside the libraries’ public spaces and win cash awards, which have been recently expanded.
Watson Library's windows from inside the building.

University of Kansas and Frontiers renew flat fee open access agreement for 2025

The University of Kansas and open science platform Frontiers have renewed their open-access publishing partnership for an additional year. Initially established in 2024, this agreement maintains its terms to provide KU researchers with seamless, cost-free access to publish in all Frontiers journals.
A collection of student feedback on textbook costs and usage written in marker on a piece of paper.

Presentation at KU Libraries to highlight impact of open education

Virginia Clinton-Lisell, associate professor in educational foundations and research at University of North Dakota and lead researcher of the Open Education Group, will visit KU’s Lawrence campus to deliver a public lecture about her research on open education at 10 a.m. March 14 in Watson Library 3 West.
A student in the Watson Library stacks.

Student feedback, picks meet in new collection to debut in Watson Library

A collection curated by students, “Page Turning Tropes: Your Favorite Narratives, Themes, Cliches, Archetypes,” will debut with a reception and curator talk in Watson Library’s third floor lobby on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 3 p.m.

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