Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
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🎓 Education
Twelve instructional faculty at KU in Lawrence and Edwards campuses received promotions after a year of reviews; the new roles became effective at fall semester's start - leaders Arash Mafi and Amy Mendenhall praised their teaching excellence.
On Monday, the school board approved the 2026-27 budget that increases property taxes despite a slight mill levy drop (52.345 mills) as home valuations grew 5%.
Public comment will return on Sept. 28 with each speaker allowed three minutes to share concerns.
The KU School of Architecture & Design will honor 11 distinguished alumni with the 2025 Architecture & Design Alumni Awards, recognizing achievements across design fields (architecture, industrial design, and graphic design) that boost community impact.
The awards will celebrate leadership and innovation to inspire future generations.
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