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“We love a good Sunflower Showdown,” said Shelley Hooks, vice chancellor for research at KU. “But outside of stadiums and arenas, KU and K‑State have been on the same side for years — collaborating on research that protects Kansans’ health, strengthens our infrastructure, supports our farmers and so much more.”
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Students with lower self-control tend to procrastinate with short-form video; sleep suffers, but not grades, study finds
Research from the University of Kansas has found that college students with lower self-control and who use short-form video to escape tend to procrastinate more with apps like TikTok, Instagram reels and YouTube shorts. And while students had lower-quality sleep if they procrastinated with short-form video, it did not show to negatively affect their academics.
Scholar links Greek tragedy, new evidence on transmission of trauma
A University of Kansas scholar has won a fellowship from the National Humanities Center to work on a book drawing parallels between the rhythmic tropes of ancient Greek tragedy and cutting-edge scientific research on epigenetic trauma.
Enslaved people transformed clothing into instruments of rebellion, research reveals
In a new article, Zay Dale, assistant professor of English at the University of Kansas, reveals how textiles operated as violent aesthetic tools in the formation of Black existence during American slavery, but enslaved people transformed these fibers into instruments of refusal, creativity and ontological reclamation.
Study reveals cosmic tug-of-war behind the Crab Pulsar’s zebra stripes
An theoretical astrophysicist from the University of Kansas recently published work largely solving the mystery of the Crab Pulsar's zebra pattern. Now, Mikhail Medvedev has honed his analysis by incorporating gravity's lensing effects.
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While its linguistic features differ from the Valley Girl accent or uptalk in American English, Koreans have some similarly gendered perceptions of their own phenomenon known as “short-tongue.” A University of Kansas linguist explores the topic in a new article for the journal Language and Speech.
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“We love a good Sunflower Showdown,” said Shelley Hooks, vice chancellor for research at KU. “But outside of stadiums and arenas, KU and K‑State have been on the same side for years — collaborating on research that protects Kansans’ health, strengthens our infrastructure, supports our farmers and so much more.”
Economic Development
Research and development expenditures spanning all University of Kansas campuses climbed to $610.6 million in fiscal year 2025, surpassing the previous record of $546.1 million by 12% and marking a full decade of sustained research growth.
Student experience and achievement
For almost 30 years, the Office for Advancing Success in Science at KU has provided opportunities for undergraduates to engage in research through grant support from the National Institutes of Health. KU has recently been awarded a $2.2 million Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) grant from the NIH that will carry on this tradition for another five years.
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The senior member program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have produced, patented and commercialized technologies that brought — or aspire to bring — real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.
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Submissions now being accepted for 2026-27 KU Libraries LibArt showcase
KU Libraries is now accepting submissions for its annual LibArt student art exhibition, marking its 16th year. Students have the opportunity for their work to be showcased year-round in the libraries’ public spaces and win cash prizes totaling $5,000.
KU Engineering alumnus receives school’s highest honor
Bob Peebler will be honored with the KU Engineering Distinguished Engineering Service Award on April 16.
To attempt world record, researchers will use their finding that prep phase is most vital to accurate three-point shooting
Researchers at the University of Kansas found three-point shooters with greater flexion in their hips, knees and ankles during the prep phase of shooting were the most accurate. They are using these findings to help a former college player prepare to set a world record for most consecutive made three-point shots.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Rick Atkinson announced as 2026 Dole Lecture guest
In honor of America at 250, Atkinson will discuss his career and work process, the legacy of World War II and the historian’s craft in the 21st century, and his new book, “The Fate of the Day,” the second of The Revolution Trilogy.
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