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In "The Psychology of Liberty: Reclaiming Everyday Freedom," University of Kansas professor Dr. Barbara Kerr defines freedom as having the time to play, gossip and create in community — all activities our ancient ancestors prioritized.

Consumers can expect to see an increase in coffee, chocolate, cars, electronics and more due to the sweeping tariffs put in place by President Trump. Experts predict the rise in prices could cost the average family living in America between $1,200 and $4,000 a year.

For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business — including at the University of Kansas. Now, it's attracted the attention of Trump's Education Department.

The colleges under scrutiny include dozens of state schools such as the University of Kansas. The U.S. Department of Education claims the schools violated civil rights laws because of programs aimed at fixing longstanding racial disparities in their graduate programs.

Lawrence, Kansas, will see an estimated 15,000 people if Rock Chalk Park is selected as a training facility for a 2026 World Cup team. It's an opportunity that city and county officials are excited about, although they still have unanswered questions about planning for the large-scale event.

Americans have increasingly been choosing where they spend their money based on social and political values. KU marketing and psychology professor Dr. Jessica Li shares what's behind this trend.

University of Kansas leaders say they won’t offer gender-inclusive living assignments at one dormitory beginning next academic year, and they will get rid of a gender-neutral bathroom there.

The University Daily Kansan would have had its funding cut by 80% under a budget proposed by the student government. Although the newspaper was saved for now, it now faces an uncertain future — echoing larger trends in media funding.

Federal workers in Kansas City whose jobs were eliminated under the Trump administration's massive budget cuts will have a hard time finding comparable work in the area. Instability in the city's workforce could lead to a recession.

Oscar-winning screenwriter and University of Kansas film professor Kevin Willmott is retiring from teaching this year. KU is hosting a four-day film festival celebrating his career starting Feb. 18 in Lawrence.

Kansas law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants for reporting poor living conditions. But it lacks enforcement and leaves tenants compromising their health and safety to avoid eviction, a new survey shows.

Each Wednesday at 11 a.m., the student-run program streams live on Facebook and features local and national news from across Indian Country. The show is produced collaboratively by students from Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.