University of Kansas http://kmuw.org en KU Joins Technology Service To Give Faculty, Students Wireless Access Abroad http://kmuw.org/post/ku-joins-technology-service-give-faculty-students-wireless-access-abroad <p>KU has connected Eduroam, a service that allows faculty and students to log onto a wireless network at any other participating research or education institution. Conversely, visitors from Eduroam partner institutions can connect to KU's wireless network.</p><p>Eduroam started Europe and now boasts 6,000 member organizations in 58 countries, including 78 institutions in the U.S. KU is one of only a few schools in the Midwest using the service.</p> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:01:35 +0000 Kate Clause and Associated Press 10849 at http://kmuw.org Kansas Regents Approve Room And Board Increases http://kmuw.org/post/kansas-regents-approve-room-and-board-increases <p>Students at the state's six universities will pay more for room and board next year.</p><p>The Kansas Board of Regents approved rate increases for all six state schools Wednesday.</p><p>Wichita State students will see 3.5% increase in their room and board.</p><p>The Lawrence Journal-World reports that increases are needed to cover rising operating expenses and to continue making facilities improvements.</p><p>Emporia State students will see the highest increase--3.7 percent--and Fort Hays State students will only pay a little over 1% more for room and board.</p> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:49:41 +0000 Associated Press 10161 at http://kmuw.org