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Law expert’s analysis tracks how international trade is being dismantled
Raj Bhala, University Distinguished Professor of Law at KU, has written an analysis outlining how international trade law is being destroyed, not simply changing. His peer-reviewed work, published in the Transatlantic Law Journal, outlines why this is happening and examines if it can be saved.
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Tue, 02/03/2026
Law expert’s analysis tracks how international trade is being dismantled
Raj Bhala, University Distinguished Professor of Law at KU, has written an analysis outlining how international trade law is being destroyed, not simply changing. His peer-reviewed work, published in the Transatlantic Law Journal, outlines why this is happening and examines if it can be saved.
Tue, 02/03/2026
KU School of Music to celebrate 50 years of piano with special concert
The University of Kansas School of Music will celebrate 50 years of its distinguished piano program with an anniversary concert March 29 at the Lied Center of Kansas Pavilion.
Tue, 02/03/2026
Applications open to KU faculty to be a 2026-2027 Senior Administrative Fellow
Senior Administrative Fellows have the opportunity to meet face-to-face and learn from those with administrative roles at KU as well as develop their personal leadership skills and understanding. Applications are due April 6.
Tue, 02/03/2026
KU students travel to Colorado for Alternative Winter Breaks
Over winter break, 18 Jayhawks traveled to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to volunteer with three community-based organizations as part of KU Alternative Breaks. Established in 1995, KU Alternative Breaks is a student-led program dedicated to fostering a lifelong commitment to service through volunteering and education.
Mon, 02/02/2026
From Kansas to the world: KU’s WHO collaboration works to promote global health
By delivering a digital “toolbox” to 300 countries, researchers at the Center for Community Health and Development are bringing life-saving lessons back home to Kansas.
Mon, 02/02/2026
Human-AI interactions stimulate coordination between co-workers and improve team performance, study finds
In a new study, Todd Hall, assistant professor of business at the University of Kansas, finds that human-AI interactions can stimulate relational coordination between co-workers and improve team performance.
Mon, 02/02/2026
KU School of Architecture & Design announces spring 2026 Architecture Lecture Series lineup
The University of Kansas Architecture Lecture Series schedule features practitioners, researchers and interdisciplinary leaders focused on advancing public well‑being through evidence‑informed design, sustainable practice and community‑centered solutions. The series kicks off Feb. 23 with the ninth annual KU Health & Wellness Symposium.
Mon, 02/02/2026
‘No more excuse’: KU professor launches research journal for undergraduates
After years of seeing strong student theses go unpublished, a KU faculty member started an undergraduate journal to showcase international studies research.
Mon, 02/02/2026
KU Libraries activities to highlight Love Data Week
KU Libraries will host data-related events, activities and learning opportunities during Love Data Week, an international celebration of research data and data management to take place Feb. 9-13.
Fri, 01/30/2026
Gorton Music & Dance Library to celebrate quarter century milestone
For 25 years, the Thomas A. Gorton Music & Dance Library has been a cornerstone of performing arts scholarship, providing a home for learning, creativity and connection in Murphy Hall. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters are invited to a series of events Feb. 12-18 to honor the library’s quarter century of partnership as a pivotal university resource.
Fri, 01/30/2026
KU awarded grant for Sawyer Seminars on academic freedom and democracy
The University of Kansas has received support from the Mellon Foundation to fund a two-year seminar series on concepts of democracy and academic freedom beginning Feb. 4.
Thu, 01/29/2026
U.S. News & World Report highlights KU online education graduate programs in 2026 rankings
The University of Kansas earned top national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report online graduate program rankings for programs in the School of Education & Human Sciences. KU’s online graduate education program ranked No. 2 (tie) overall and No. 1 nationally for veterans, with specialty rankings including No. 1 in special education.
Thu, 01/29/2026
KU Law student wins grant, committed to serving Ford County
A third-year student at the University of Kansas School of Law will receive a grant from the Kansas Farm Bureau Legal Foundation to locate his legal practice in rural Kansas after graduating.
Thu, 01/29/2026
KU announces new acting leaders in the Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives and the Indigenous Studies Program
The University of Kansas has named new acting leaders in the Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives and the Indigenous Studies Program during the temporary reassignment of KU leader Alex Red Corn.
Thu, 01/29/2026
KU launches Building Bridges summer academy for local, international teens
Building Bridges, a global youth academy, is a new 10‑day KU summer program launching in July 2026 that brings together teens from around the world for an immersive college life experience focused on leadership development and cultural exchange.
Thu, 01/29/2026
KU Biodiversity Institute names Christina Lutz lead preparator and lab manager in vertebrate paleontology
The KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum at the University of Kansas has named Christina Lutz as the vertebrate paleontology lead preparator and lab manager. In her role, Lutz will support the research and educational mission of the Vertebrate Paleontology division by preparing fossil material collected from the field and creating high-quality molds and casts of vertebrate fossils for use in research, teaching and public exhibits.
Wed, 01/28/2026
KU Reads continues university, community connections with slate of spring events
Several events are planned throughout spring 2026 centered on the KU Reads 2025-26 Common Book, “The Anthropocene Reviewed,” by John Green.
Wed, 01/28/2026
15 students named 2026 Global Scholars
Fifteen KU sophomores from a range of academic fields will take part in the university’s Global Scholars Program, a yearlong experience centered on international study, research and mentorship.
Wed, 01/28/2026
2026 international travel grants open for faculty, graduate students
International Affairs invites faculty and graduate students to apply for 2026 travel funding to support international research, academic collaboration and globally focused study opportunities.
Wed, 01/28/2026
Dances with trees: Choreographer using grant for ongoing nature project
KU dance faculty member Shannon Stewart has received a $10,000 unrestricted grant that comes with one of 53 inaugural State of the Art Prizes from the New York-based Creative Capital Foundation. She'll use the funding in part for an April performance to coincide with the opening of a new nature trail within Baldwin Woods, part of KU Field Station.
Tue, 01/27/2026
Tornado-forecast system can increase warning lead times, study finds
Today’s tornado warnings rely on radar data and regional spotters. By contrast, the Warn-on-Forecast System synthesizes observational data in real time and runs high-resolution simulations to gauge uncertainties and produce guidance for tornado and severe weather threats well before they form.
Tue, 01/27/2026
Childhood stories from ‘Queen of the Harlem Renaissance’ depicted in new book
In a new picture book aimed at younger readers, Giselle Anatol, professor of English at the University of Kansas, offers a joyful tribute to Zora Neale Hurston, the “Queen of the Harlem Renaissance.”
Tue, 01/27/2026
'Swiftynomics' explores how women power, redefine economy
A new book from KU researcher Misty Heggeness titled "Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy” pairs rigorous data with humor, personal anecdotes and Taylor Swift song titles as chapter subheadings to tell the story of women who have survived and thrived in overlooked ways. It also shares policy prescriptions for a more sustainable workforce.
Tue, 01/27/2026
KU recognizes researchers improving cancer treatments, developing advanced electronics and exploring galaxies
Xiaoqing Wu, Nicola Minafra and Bren Backhaus received the Steven F. Warren, Research Staff and Research Postdoctoral achievement awards, respectively.
Tue, 01/27/2026
KU online MBA earns fourth consecutive top-10 spot in U.S. News rankings
KU's online MBA program ranks among the nation’s top 10 for the fourth year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 ”Best Online Programs.”
Mon, 01/26/2026
Study shows athletes with better jumping ability generate faster golf club head speed
Researchers from the University of Kansas partnered with Oklahoma State University's golf program to measure jumping ability and its correllation with golf club head speed, finding athletes with better jumping ability were able to generate more speed on their swings.
Fri, 01/23/2026
KU School of Architecture & Design announces spring 2026 design lecture series schedule
The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design Spring 2026 Design Professional Lecture Series begins Jan. 29 with a lecture by graphic designer and arts preservationist JD Hooge.
Fri, 01/23/2026
Renovations begin at Kansas Union
KU Memorial Unions has announced renovations under way at the Kansas Union, including the Level Four lobby and the Jayhawk Ink space located on Level Two. The union team is partnering with Dimensional Innovations, a design team based in Overland Park.
Fri, 01/23/2026
KU Dining announces sustainability initiative for spring 2026 semester
Starting in January 2026, KU Dining will introduce Better Earth bamboo fiber cutlery at its Courtside location as part of efforts to prioritize sustainability and responsible dining on the University of Kansas Lawrence campus.
Thu, 01/22/2026
KU Libraries showcase student-curated collections in Watson Library exhibit
As part of ongoing efforts to broaden collections, provide unique learning experiences and incorporate student feedback, KU Libraries will unveil two new student-curated collections. The opening reception for “The Nature of Being Human: Ecology, Identity, and the Stories in Between” will take place Feb. 5 in Watson Library’s Haricombe Gallery.