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Experts on topics in the news
Thu, 10/30/2025
The event is closed to the public, but members of the media are invited to attend the official ceremony. The event is 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the KGS, 1930 Constant Ave. Girod and KGS director Jay Kalbas are scheduled to make presentations, as are Karen and Chris Watney — family members of the building’s namesake — and KGS associate director Nikki Potter.
Thu, 09/18/2025
The Charlie Kirk assassination has unleashed a torrent of loose talk about the Civil War — and there are some parallels between the eras. But there’s one big difference, a KU communication studies expert says.
Tue, 08/12/2025
University of Kansas employees and the Lawrence community should anticipate heavy traffic around the Lawrence campus on two days this week — Aug. 14-15 — during KU Housing & Residence Life’s two-day move-in process for its residents.
Fri, 06/06/2025
Bing Pu, assistant professor of geography & atmospheric science at the University of Kansas, is an expert in the emission, transport and impact of dust plumes.
Thu, 05/29/2025
Raj Bhala, an international trade law expert at KU, is available to speak with media on the U.S. Court of International Trade blocking President Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs, the effects of the ruling and potential appeals.
Thu, 05/08/2025
A University of Kansas professor of communication studies pushes back against the notion that artificial intelligence can replace human friendship. Jeff Hall is available to speak with media about this issue.
Mon, 04/28/2025
News media photographers will need KU credentials to shoot from the photo pen on the Campanile plaza and to get inside the stadium. News organization credentials alone will not suffice. To receive KU credentials, email Erinn Barcomb-Peterson by 5 p.m. May 5.
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.