KU news archive

Mon, 10/23/2023 — A new study from psychologists at the University of Kansas gauges the quality of the evidence from more than 500 randomized controlled trials of a common treatment for depression, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
The research...

Mon, 10/23/2023 — There has been a significant push in recent decades among academic libraries to make information as freely available as possible and as appropriate. So when a group of scholarly communications experts wrote a book on the topic, they couldn’t...

Mon, 10/23/2023 — A broad analysis of lake water quality across the United States reveals human-driven climate change is increasing risks of high toxin concentrations from algal blooms in U.S. lakes, posing increasing hazards to people and wild and domestic...

Mon, 10/23/2023 — Adrienne Minerick, the second candidate for the University of Kansas School of Engineering dean position, will give a public presentation on her vision for the school.
Her presentation will take place 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in Woodruff...

Fri, 10/20/2023 — Eleven alumni will receive the University of Kansas Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Network Mike and Joyce Shinn Leaders and Innovators Award for their contributions to the university, their profession and their communities. The award is...

Fri, 10/20/2023 — The University of Kansas Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Network will honor seven young alumni for their professional achievements and community service. Seven Jayhawks will receive the inaugural Emerging Leaders awards at the network’s...

Fri, 10/20/2023 — Mary Rezac will be the first candidate for the University of Kansas School of Engineering dean position to give a public presentation on her vision for the school.
Her presentation will take place 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Beren Petroleum...

Fri, 10/20/2023 — LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas will host an opportunity to engage with Visiting Fellow Katie Harbath on the topics of technology and democracy. At 10 a.m. Nov. 9, Harbath will present “Whirlwind: What to Expect for Digital Democracy in 2024,” where she will discuss the influence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, the implementation of new regulations and a breakdown of what to expect in the upcoming elections.
Harbath’s visit is the first as a result of the new partnership between the Dole Institute and the Bipartisan Policy Center to bring the nation’s top policy experts to campus to engage with

Thu, 10/19/2023 — The University of Kansas will host its 111th Homecoming Oct. 23-28. The week will feature a variety of events for alumni and students, culminating in the KU football game against Oklahoma on Oct. 28 in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
The...

Thu, 10/19/2023 — Maggie Swenson, doctoral candidate in the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs & Administration (SPAA), has won a competitive Dwight D. Eisenhower/Clifford Roberts Graduate Fellowship from the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg...

Thu, 10/19/2023 — KU Student Affairs has welcomed Chris Corbett as the new director for Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS).
With over 15 years of experience in collegiate mental health and higher education, Corbett joins CAPS at a time of growth...

Wed, 10/18/2023 — The University of Kansas Writing Center, as part of the Writing & Learning Center, welcomes faculty, staff and students to celebrate its 25th anniversary during a reception from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at Anschutz Library.
The reception...

Wed, 10/18/2023 — Four candidates will hold public presentations in consideration of becoming the next dean of the School of Engineering at the University of Kansas. The university is seeking a collaborative and entrepreneurial leader who is committed to student...

Wed, 10/18/2023 — An event at the University of Kansas will bring together experts in the politics and history of Turkey to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the republic.
100 Years of the Republic of Turkey/Türkiye: Cycles, Continuity & Change will...

Wed, 10/18/2023 — The University of Kansas debate team of freshman Easton Logback, Overland Park, and sophomore Rita Pham, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, took second place at a tournament hosted by the University of Houston from Oct. 13-16. The pair defeated teams...

Wed, 10/18/2023 — Join organizers of the Iⁿ‘zhúje‘waxóbe / Sacred Red Rock project and the Institute for Policy & Social Research for a special presentation, “Telling the Full Story: Power and Presence in Public” by Paul Farber, director and...

Tue, 10/17/2023 — In the Islamic Republic of Iran today you can be a well-paid entertainer making escapist fare. But those aren't the artists Rana Esfandiary is interested in.
In her new book, “At the Threshold: Contemporary Theatre, Art, and Music of...

Tue, 10/17/2023 — When a person attempts to express their thoughts in writing, they use a series of cognitive functions like working memory to access words and ideas they want to convey, phonological awareness of concepts such as syntax and more. And that is in...

Tue, 10/17/2023 — LAWRENCE – Shannon Blunt’s expertise in radar and remote sensing is internationally recognized, and he has made contributions that have been used in operational radar and sonar systems.
The Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at the University of Kansas will present his inaugural distinguished professor lecture, “Embracing Uncertainty to Enable Physically Meaningful Signal Processing,” at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Beren Petroleum Conference Center in Slawson Hall.
Individuals can register to attend the lecture and reception.
Blunt’s research concentrates on sensor signal processing and system design with an

Tue, 10/17/2023 — A panel of University of Kansas professors will present “The Deepening Crisis in Israel/Palestine: History. Context. Human Rights.” to discuss the escalating conflict in the region.
The panel, in which faculty experts will share their...