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In a new book, Nancy Snow, professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, and noted scholars from different disciplines provide a unique perspective on the qualities and expectations that hope offers.
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Virtue and reality of hope examined in new book
In a new book, Nancy Snow, professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, and noted scholars from different disciplines provide a unique perspective on the qualities and expectations that hope offers.
Douglas County tenant survey explores intersections of income, housing and violence
KU project documents the experiences of 1,051 Douglas County tenants to help the community understand how the experiences of people facing housing insecurity.
AAI announces the Center for Geography of Education Policy
The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) has announced the launch of a new center that will explore the ways that education policy and school management are both shaped by and shape geography.
Study finds American, Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change
A KU researcher has led a study examining how well universities are preparing future urban planners to mitigate and adapt to climate change as part of their curriculum. “We don’t believe you should be able to come out of a planning program without addressing climate change,” said Ward Lyles associate professor of public affairs & administration.
Research
A KU School of Architecture & Design professor and alumnus promote leveraging health care to radically revamp small-town main streets in a new journal article.
Kansas Communities
Through to a community effort involving Russell County organizations and services provided by KU's RedTire (Redefine your Retirement) program, Russell County residents are still receiving local dental services, and Dr. Michael Jones is enjoying his retirement.
Economic Development
With $5 million in support from U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Kansas and Avium, a startup firm founded by researchers from KU’s School of Engineering, aim to make clean hydrogen more affordable.
Student experience and achievement
“Good Morning Indian Country,” a Native student-led weekly news and information program by University of Kansas journalism students and students from Haskell Indian Nations University, received a $100,000 grant to focus on skill training.
Campus news
The Dole Institute’s Post Election Conference on Dec. 11 will bring together journalists, practitioners and experts to analyze campaign results throughout the country and what they’ll mean for the next two years.
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Students will share original work at 2024 Fall Undergraduate Research Showcase
The KU Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) is hosting the annual Fall Undergraduate Research Showcase. The online event, featuring 44 presentations, will run from 8 a.m. Dec. 10 through 5 p.m. Dec. 12.
Virtue and reality of hope examined in new book
In a new book, Nancy Snow, professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, and noted scholars from different disciplines provide a unique perspective on the qualities and expectations that hope offers.
Authors show how health care can revive small downtowns
A KU School of Architecture & Design professor and alumnus promote leveraging health care to radically revamp small-town main streets in a new journal article.
Douglas County tenant survey explores intersections of income, housing and violence
KU project documents the experiences of 1,051 Douglas County tenants to help the community understand how the experiences of people facing housing insecurity.
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