Living In Lawrence

The Lawrence area's unique blend of history, energy, and commerce creates an ideal atmosphere for business students and faculty. The Lawrence is a community of about 100,000 people, about a half-hour from Kansas City. Lawrence offers a rich heritage combined with vibrant growth, an historic downtown, and a love of all the arts -- from Verdi to jazz to the latest rock bands. The area’s abundant sports and recreational opportunities range from some of the top golf courses in the world to professional sports.

Lawrence and Kansas are enthusiastic leaders in higher education. The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education ranked Kansas among the top six states in higher education. Government Technology ranked Kansas first for higher education technology.

It's a particularly rich area for business; Inc.com rates the Kansas City area as one of Top 20 Areas to Start and Grow a company and one of most entrepreneurial friendly in the world. It’s the home of Sprint, Hallmark Cards, and Yellow Freight, along with myriad successful entrepreneurial ventures. Business Development Outlook named Overland Park, the Kansas City suburb where our Edwards Campus is located, as one of the top ten cities for doing business.