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09/22/2026

Lililil!

This fall, the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare named Laura Ramirez as program director for the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program.

Ramirez, an associate professor of the practice, joined the School of Social Welfare in 2013. She has served in a variety of roles, contributing to the social work education at KU through teaching, advising, student retention and leadership.

“I work closely with students, academic staff, faculty, practicum staff, and our support services team to ensure students have opportunities to develop and demonstrate the nine social work competencies required for graduation. These competencies reflect the knowledge, values, skills, and professional behaviors students need to enter generalist social work practice with confidence,” Ramirez said.

09/17/2026

Exciting news!

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded the Watkins a $107,000 grant for our exhibition project “Indigenous Lawrence: Nations, Peoples, and Place.” Four years in the making, our work on this set of permanent exhibitions is being advised by over two dozen Tribal leaders and experts on Native American history. The project has also received grants from the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council and Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. We plan for the first section of “Indigenous Lawrence” to be unveiled on our second floor later this year.

07/18/2026

06/25/2026

06/24/2026

Free parking downtown!

🌙✨ Midsummer Night on Mass is almost here! ✨🌙

Join us downtown on Friday, June 26 from 4 - 10 p.m. for an evening of shopping, dining, entertainment, and great deals during the annual Midsummer Night on Mass Sidewalk Sale!

🚗 Coming down early? Save on parking!
Use promo code SCORELAWRENCE26 in the mobile parking app and receive $2.00 off your parking session before the event. This is only valid one-time per device.

Parking enforcement will be suspended beginning at 4:00 PM, making it even easier to enjoy the evening festivities downtown.

Now is the perfect time to shop local, eat local, and support local. Grab your friends and family and spend a summer evening exploring the heart of Lawrence.

See you on Mass Street!