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Taylor Roth began working at KU’s Center for Public Partnerships & Research in August 2023, freshly off a postdoctoral position focused on translating research to policymakers. Colleagues describe Roth as passionate about supporting families of children with disabilities and having taken a keen interest in policy.

Editor's note, April 26: This event has been canceled due to expected inclement weather. The event will be moved to fall 2024, with a new date announced after Sept. 1.

Eleven University of Kansas students were honored for their leadership on the Lawrence campus at the Tradition of Excellence Award ceremony, co-hosted by KU Endowment, the KU Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Endowment Board.

Moran joined KU’s Department of History in 1998 and twice served as department chair. He is remembered by colleagues as an accomplished historian, a generous and kind colleague, and a dedicated teacher and mentor.

School of Engineering alumni Zack Holland and Brian McClendon will receive the school’s highest award in a ceremony set for 6 p.m. May 2. The Distinguished Engineering Service Award (DESA) is given each year to individuals who have maintained close association with the school and have made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and to society.

The AfroRithm Futures Group (ARFG) will be in Lawrence April 24-26, offering three public events during a residency at the University of Kansas.

The University of Kansas School of Law is set to receive $1.6 million in federal funding for the establishment of a free legal aid clinic dedicated to serving veterans. With an estimated 194,000 veterans in Kansas, the clinic would be the first of its kind in the state.

The School of Business will honor executive Jason “Jay” Meschke with its 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. He will be recognized for his dedication to business excellence, community service and commitment to KU on April 18 during a private event.

KU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has been accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS), the premier leader in setting the benchmark for the full range of professional counseling services on college and university campuses worldwide.