Campus news
Featured campus news
The University of Kansas Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering has been renamed the Department of Chemical & Energy Engineering. The department’s two degree programs — chemical engineering and petroleum engineering — will remain unchanged.
Latest campus news
Thu, 09/24/2026
The University of Kansas Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering has been renamed the Department of Chemical & Energy Engineering. The department’s two degree programs — chemical engineering and petroleum engineering — will remain unchanged.
Thu, 09/24/2026
KU's new academic department will combine the departments of Geography & Atmospheric Science and Geology and the Environmental Studies Program. The merger aims to strengthen collaboration while preserving each program’s identity and degree requirements.
Wed, 09/23/2026
The KU School of Education & Human Sciences will welcome Angela Barlow, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies and professor of mathematics education at the University of South Alabama, as the 2026 Lelon Capps featured lecturer. She will give a talk at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 28.
Tue, 09/22/2026
For the second consecutive year, the University of Kansas is ranked No. 74 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” rankings, released today.
Tue, 09/22/2026
Angela Cervantes, the Jayhawk behind American Girl’s 2026 Girl of the Year character, Raquel Reyes, will return to the University of Kansas on Oct. 17 for a free family event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fri, 09/18/2026
Filmmakers Lourdes Kalusha-Aguirre and Sean Kenealy are among the 10 recipients of this year's Rocket Grants. Each recipient will receive $6,000 for a total of $60,000 in funding for public art projects in the Lawrence and Kansas City area.
Thu, 09/17/2026
The board’s program recognizes faculty and staff at Kansas universities for their contributions to teaching, student success, research, institutional excellence and Kansas communities.
Thu, 09/17/2026
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.
Wed, 09/16/2026
Aaron Mann, senior principal and chief legal officer at Terracon, will deliver the J.A. Tiberti Family Lecture at the University of Kansas School of Engineering at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Beren Auditorium.
Mon, 09/14/2026
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.