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A gift from alumnus David Pittaway will create the first named deanship at KU. His $8 million gift establishes the David B. Pittaway Deanship in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences as well as two professorships named in honor of his late parents: the Alan Ralph Pittaway Professorship in Chemistry and the JoAnne Kenney Pittaway Professorship in the Humanities.
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Mon, 01/12/2026
A gift from alumnus David Pittaway will create the first named deanship at KU. His $8 million gift establishes the David B. Pittaway Deanship in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences as well as two professorships named in honor of his late parents: the Alan Ralph Pittaway Professorship in Chemistry and the JoAnne Kenney Pittaway Professorship in the Humanities.
Mon, 01/12/2026
The University of Kansas will offer a new Bachelor of Science in Nutrition in fall 2026, reflecting the increasing recognition of the essential connections among food, well-being and disease prevention.
Wed, 01/07/2026
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics has announced the start of its 2026 programming year with a slate of events, programs and exhibits that feature conversations reflecting on the nation’s history, culture and future in honor of America at 250. Programming also will include other timely discussions on public service leadership, world and military history, and socioeconomic issues.
Mon, 01/05/2026
A new publication from the Kansas Geological Survey offers the most in-depth research to date into the origin and migration of natural gas sources in central and western Kansas. It also provides guidance for future energy research and development efforts.
Mon, 01/05/2026
The American Economic Association awarded the 2025 Carolyn Shaw Bell Award to Donna Ginther, Roy A. Roberts & Regents Distinguished Professor of Economics and director of the Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas.
Mon, 01/05/2026
The Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum at the University of Kansas has named Victor Gonzalez Betancourt as the inaugural Charles D. Michener Assistant Professor and Assistant Curator in Bee Biodiversity and Evolution. He will begin his role in early January 2026 with a joint faculty appointment in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.
Fri, 12/19/2025
Kansas Geological Survey assistant scientist Sam Zipper is the recipient of this year's Hydrologic Sciences Early Career Award from the Hydrology Section of the American Geophysical Union. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to hydrology through research, education or societal impacts.
Wed, 12/17/2025
A crew from the Kansas Geological Survey, based at the University of Kansas, along with staff from three field offices of the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources will be in western Kansas to measure groundwater levels the first week of January 2026, weather permitting.
Tue, 12/16/2025
The University of Kansas School of Music has announced the release of the KU Wind Ensemble’s newest album, “Midnight Sun,” recorded in spring 2024 at the Lied Center of Kansas and available across all major streaming platforms.
Mon, 12/15/2025
It’s time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues’ achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates.