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On May 4, KU American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows met to network and welcome three newly elected members. Chancellor Douglas A. Girod recognized the KU inductees: Chris Beard, Jianming Qiu and Michael Wolfe.
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Fri, 05/22/2026
On May 4, KU American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows met to network and welcome three newly elected members. Chancellor Douglas A. Girod recognized the KU inductees: Chris Beard, Jianming Qiu and Michael Wolfe.
Wed, 05/20/2026
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas announced today its summer programming lineup in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence on July 4. All events are free and open to the public.
Tue, 05/19/2026
The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas has announced Ryan Bodensteiner the director of the Center for Evaluation and Educational Leadership (CEEL), a center within AAI that supports district and building level leaders in creating and sustaining effective learning environments for students.
Fri, 05/15/2026
Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 50 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 96 individuals at the KU Medical Center campuses. Promotion and tenure are effective at the start of the fall 2026 semester.
Fri, 05/15/2026
The University of Kansas Natural History Museum has launched a temporary exhibit titled “Collections from Around the World,” showcasing biological specimens from eight research divisions within the Biodiversity Institute.
Tue, 05/12/2026
Ana Morais, assistant professor of chemical & petroleum engineering, received the prestigious award for research focused on improving how difficult-to-recycle plastics can be converted into useful products while advancing broader sustainability efforts through education and outreach.
Tue, 05/12/2026
The University of Kansas Libraries will welcome former dean and international library leader Lorraine Haricombe as the next guest in its “Global Conversations in Librarianship” series.
Mon, 05/11/2026
Students in KU’s School of Architecture & Design designed and built Kaw House, an innovative supportive housing project in Lawrence. The high-performance home demonstrates new approaches to sustainability, construction and community impact. The public is invited to an open house and ribbon cutting May 15.
Thu, 05/07/2026
David Sinclair, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, will deliver a public lecture June 2 at KU. The researcher is best known for his work in reshaping how scientists think about aging.
Thu, 05/07/2026
Bob Swift, University of Kansas alumnus, will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award from the School of Education & Human Sciences during the school’s spring convocation ceremony May 16. He is the founder of 3rd Decade, a nonprofit providing free financial education to young adults.