Find a Faculty Expert
The University of Kansas is home to faculty members who are leaders in their fields and are eager to share their expertise with media outlets around the world. Our public affairs officers can help match reporters with faculty experts.
By topic
- African American and Black experience
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- Cities and city government
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- Education
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- Geography
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- History
- Indigenous cultures
- Journalism
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- Medicine
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- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
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- Psychology
- Religion
- Sexuality
- Social work
- Sociology
- Space and astronomy
- Theatre
- Women and gender
If a topic of interest does not appear on the list, please contact Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, director of news and media relations, who can assist in identifying the appropriate faculty member(s).
Experts on topics in the news
Tue, 04/01/2025
KU Marketing has made a collection of recent photos available to news media for its coverage of the University of Kansas.
Fri, 03/28/2025
Raj Bhala, Brenneisen Distinguished Professor of Law, is available to talk with media about the announcement that the United States has paused contributions to the World Trade Organization as well as recently announced 25% tariffs on cars made in Mexico and Canada and some auto parts.
Mon, 03/03/2025
Robert Rowland, a KU professor of communication studies and expert on presidential rhetoric, is available to journalists to comment upon President Donald Trump's substitute "State of the Union" speech to Congress on Tuesday evening.
Tue, 02/04/2025
KU researchers can speak with media regarding their research expertise as it applies to Super Bowl LIX.
Tue, 01/14/2025
A KU professor of communication studies is available to journalists to comment upon the farewell address to be presented Jan. 15 by President Joe Biden and the second inaugural address to be presented Jan. 20 by Donald Trump.
Tue, 11/26/2024
A University of Kansas voice professor’s expertise grew from identification with the late opera star Maria Callas. Stella Markou can discuss the upcoming Netflix biopic "Maria" with media.
Wed, 11/13/2024
KU experts in theatre and music analyze the enduring appeal of "Wicked" ahead of the new film adaptation's premiere Nov. 22.
Tue, 11/05/2024
Alesha Doan, an abortion policy and law expert at the University of Kansas, can comment on abortion in multiple aspects as it relates to the 2024 election.
Fri, 11/01/2024
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan and KU Chancellor Douglas A. Girod are among those scheduled to speak at the event.
Tue, 09/24/2024
Vice presidential debates are seldom consequential. But the J.D. Vance-Tim Walz contest Oct. 1 has the potential to be just that, according to Robert Rowland, University of Kansas professor of communication studies.