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A book chapter co-written by University of Kansas researcher Dallas Doane documents the experiences of first-generation higher education professionals who transition to faculty roles while highlighting the strengths people in the experience naturally bring.
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Authors shed light on first-generation experience for higher ed professionals
A book chapter co-written by University of Kansas researcher Dallas Doane documents the experiences of first-generation higher education professionals who transition to faculty roles while highlighting the strengths people in the experience naturally bring.
New book ‘Leading Without Apology’ provides guidance to women to advance to educational leadership roles
Women make up a majority of teachers and education professionals, but they are underrepresented in school leadership roles. A new book by KU scholars aims to help women anticipate the challenges to advancing and advocate for themselves to take on such roles.
Study finds common vaping additives disrupt lung-surfactant film in lab model
A new study from the University of Kansas shows that additives common to commercially available vaping devices, vitamin E and CBD, soften a vital lung surfactant at high enough concentrations, at least in a simplified lab model.
‘News Desert U’ book explores what happens when ‘universities own the news’
The new book “News Desert U” examines six university community partnerships in which faculty and students produce news for communities that have lost coverage. The book’s authors, including a University of Kansas journalism faculty member, explore lessons learned and argue for more support from universities to faculty who are leading such efforts.
Research
In a new article, Lacey Wade and Jeff Holliday, assistant professors of linguistics at the University of Kansas, reveal that Kansans associate Kansas speech with “unaccentedness,” while non-Kansans associate Kansas speech with Southern-accented voices.
Kansas Communities
Seventeen officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on Sept. 11. Members of the 362nd Basic Training Class will go on to serve in communities throughout the state.
Economic Development
The website, partner.ku.edu, serves as a gateway to KU’s business-focused resources, connecting employers with world-class research, core laboratories, workforce training and top talent.
Student experience and achievement
KU Libraries collaborated with students from the Department of Design for a new mural in The Kettle in Watson Library. The public is invited to an opening reception at 4 p.m. Sept. 24 to celebrate the work and partnership.
Campus news
The University of Kansas has announced 15 faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses as recipients of KU’s annual teaching awards. They will be honored at a public reception Oct. 13 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.
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Linguistics experts decipher what a Kansas accent is or is not
In a new article, Lacey Wade and Jeff Holliday, assistant professors of linguistics at the University of Kansas, reveal that Kansans associate Kansas speech with “unaccentedness,” while non-Kansans associate Kansas speech with Southern-accented voices.
Authors shed light on first-generation experience for higher ed professionals
A book chapter co-written by University of Kansas researcher Dallas Doane documents the experiences of first-generation higher education professionals who transition to faculty roles while highlighting the strengths people in the experience naturally bring.
KU Architecture & Design Alumni Awards recognize 11 distinguished alumni
The KU School of Architecture & Design has named recipients of its 2025 Architecture & Design Alumni Awards, recognizing graduates whose careers have advanced design, innovation and community impact.
15 instructional faculty members promoted in past year
Fifteen individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses have earned instructional faculty promotions over the past year. “These educators represent some of the best in teaching and research excellence,” said Arash Mafi, chief academic officer, provost and executive vice chancellor.
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