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On Veterans Day, KU ROTC students honor veterans and reflect on their own service as they look forward to careers in the U.S. military.
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Researcher seeks to understand delays in language development
A research tool measuring how infants build communication skills into spoken language has been used for first time to study children with neurodivergent conditions. The new work by University of Kansas researcher Nancy Brady has been published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research.

KU ATLAS awarded $3M contract to enhance math instruction in rural Alaska
Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS) at the University of Kansas has received a five-year, $3 million contract to make math instruction more meaningful by connecting classroom learning to students’ lives and local traditions.

KU researcher’s new work focuses on Indigenous fire sovereignty
University of Kansas scholar Melinda Adams has found evidence from far-flung global regions about benefits of Indigenous fire sovereignty, ranging from Arizona to Australia. She is the co-author of new work published in PNAS, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

KU expanding program to bring students with disabilities to college, including to Wichita, Atchison
Researchers at KU have secured a grant to expand the Transition to Postsecondary Education program. The program helps bring students with disabilities to higher education, work toward career goals and meet in-demand jobs in their communities. The work will expand outreach to educators and families across Kansas and establish similar programs at WSU Tech and Benedictine College.
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A University of Kansas study found that following Kansas City's policy implementation of fare-free bus service, new riders were attracted to the service and overall usage increased, among other changes. Traditionally marginalized communities were especially affected by the change, showing that such a policy has equity benefits, the study author said.
Kansas Communities

Industry executives, state policymakers and University of Kansas leadership joined the Kansas Geological Survey Nov. 6 for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Watney CORELAB, which includes a 5,500-square-foot expansion of the existing laboratory space.
Economic Development

A recent report from the Institute for Research on Innovation & Science shows more than 7,000 KU research-funded employees leveraged their experience to build careers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia from 2011 to 2023 — and nearly 40% found employment in Kansas.
Student experience and achievement

On Veterans Day, KU ROTC students honor veterans and reflect on their own service as they look forward to careers in the U.S. military.
Campus news

The Hall Center for the Humanities at the University of Kansas will celebrate 20 years in its historic home at 900 Sunnyside Ave. with an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 13. The Hall Center’s current location has a robust history that stretches back to the beginnings of KU.
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Researcher seeks to understand delays in language development
A research tool measuring how infants build communication skills into spoken language has been used for first time to study children with neurodivergent conditions. The new work by University of Kansas researcher Nancy Brady has been published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research.

Veterans Day reminds KU ROTC students why they chose a military career
On Veterans Day, KU ROTC students honor veterans and reflect on their own service as they look forward to careers in the U.S. military.

Study finds Kansas City fare-free bus policy attracted new riders, increased overall use
A University of Kansas study found that following Kansas City's policy implementation of fare-free bus service, new riders were attracted to the service and overall usage increased, among other changes. Traditionally marginalized communities were especially affected by the change, showing that such a policy has equity benefits, the study author said.

Kansas Geological Survey expands research, laboratory space for rock core, critical materials analysis
Industry executives, state policymakers and University of Kansas leadership joined the Kansas Geological Survey Nov. 6 for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Watney CORELAB, which includes a 5,500-square-foot expansion of the existing laboratory space.
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