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Study reveals cosmic tug-of-war behind the Crab Pulsar’s zebra stripes
An theoretical astrophysicist from the University of Kansas recently published work largely solving the mystery of the Crab Pulsar's zebra pattern. Now, Mikhail Medvedev has honed his analysis by incorporating gravity's lensing effects.
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Fri, 03/06/2026
KU Kudos March 2026: Celebrating Jayhawk achievements
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.
Fri, 03/06/2026
Second School of Education & Human Sciences dean finalist to present March 9
Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, professor of curriculum and instruction and associate dean in the Texas Tech University Graduate School, will be the second dean candidate to give a public presentation on her strategies for the future of the University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences.
Fri, 03/06/2026
KU World Percussion Ensembles celebrating 10 years with free concert
The University of Kansas School of Music invites the community to experience an electrifying evening of rhythm, culture and collaboration at Azad’s 10th Annual KU World Percussion Ensembles Concert, taking place at 7 p.m. April 13 at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Fri, 03/06/2026
Students to present at Undergraduate Research Colloquium
The University of Kansas community is invited to attend the Undergraduate Research Colloquium, which will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. March 10 at the Hall Center for the Humanities Conference Hall.
Thu, 03/05/2026
KU awarded $2.2 million NIH research career training grant renewal
For almost 30 years, the Office for Advancing Success in Science at KU has provided opportunities for undergraduates to engage in research through grant support from the National Institutes of Health. KU has recently been awarded a $2.2 million Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) grant from the NIH that will carry on this tradition for another five years.
Thu, 03/05/2026
KU Business announces 2026 Sutton Lecture with VML innovation leader Brian Yamada
The University of Kansas School of Business will host Brian Yamada, global chief innovation officer at VML, for the Walter S. Sutton Lecture at 5 p.m. April 8. His talk, “From Madison Avenue to Machine Learning: Business Ethics at the Speed of AI,” will explore the ethical questions emerging as artificial intelligence transforms marketing, technology and business.
Thu, 03/05/2026
KU receives positive rating for Stop Campus Hazing Act Compliance
A national hazing prevention organization has recognized the University of Kansas for its compliance with the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act. The law went into effect in January 2025.
Wed, 03/04/2026
KU Debate qualifies third team for National Debate Tournament
The University of Kansas Debate team of Brooklynn Hato, Overland Park, and AJ Persinger, Lawrence, have qualified for the 80th National Debate Tournament, to take place March 26-31 in Houston. They are the third KU pair to qualify for the national tournament this year.
Wed, 03/04/2026
University Press of Kansas hosts traveling AUPresses 2025 Book, Jacket, and Journal Show
The University Press of Kansas is hosting a prestigious exhibition celebrating excellence in university press design and production. The traveling Association of University Presses 2025 Book, Jacket, and Journal Show is on view at UPK from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through March 13.
Wed, 03/04/2026
Four KU Police staff recognized with Douglas County Valor Awards
Four University of Kansas Police Department staff members were among 21 Douglas County first responders recognized with Valor Awards for 2025. Emergency Communications Officers Tyler Ulrich-Hicks and Janae Lubega, Sergeant Joseph Jackson and Detective Eli Hodge are the KU honorees.
Wed, 03/04/2026
University to celebrate Civic Learning Week @ KU
The University of Kansas will celebrate Civic Learning Week @ KU March 9-13 with a slate of events for KU students and others in the Jayhawk community who are interested in learning more about community engagement and civic leadership opportunities at the university and beyond.
Wed, 03/04/2026
Scholar links Greek tragedy, new evidence on transmission of trauma
A University of Kansas scholar has won a fellowship from the National Humanities Center to work on a book drawing parallels between the rhythmic tropes of ancient Greek tragedy and cutting-edge scientific research on epigenetic trauma.
Tue, 03/03/2026
First School of Education & Human Sciences dean candidate to present March 5
Lisa Wolf-Wendel, Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Higher Education in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at the University of Kansas, will be the first dean finalist to share her vision and strategies for the future of the KU School of Education & Human Sciences.
Tue, 03/03/2026
KU School of Pharmacy summer camp registration now open
Registration is now open for the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy’s 2026 Pharmacy summer camps, offering 11th and 12th grade students and incoming college freshmen an inside look at careers in pharmacy.
Tue, 03/03/2026
KU math professor receives prestigious honor from Greece for cutting-edge research
Dionyssis Mantzavinos, a University of Kansas professor of math who is of Greek descent, was recently honored with Greece’s top award for contributions to the field of mathematical analysis. Mantzavinos and a co-author received the 2025 Nikolaos K. Artemiadis Award for Outstanding Research in Mathematical Analysis from the Academy of Athens, which is the highest intellectual establishment in Greece.
Tue, 03/03/2026
Supreme Court ruling allowing race-based immigration hampers relief from government misconduct, legal scholar argues
Sharon Brett, associate professor of law at the University of Kansas, has published a new case study arguing the Supreme Court decision in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo — and Justice Brett Kavanaugh's concurring opinion — miss the mark legally and factually and continue to make seeking relief from government misconduct exceedingly difficult.
Tue, 03/03/2026
Enslaved people transformed clothing into instruments of rebellion, research reveals
In a new article, Zay Dale, assistant professor of English at the University of Kansas, reveals how textiles operated as violent aesthetic tools in the formation of Black existence during American slavery, but enslaved people transformed these fibers into instruments of refusal, creativity and ontological reclamation.
Mon, 03/02/2026
Study reveals cosmic tug-of-war behind the Crab Pulsar’s zebra stripes
An theoretical astrophysicist from the University of Kansas recently published work largely solving the mystery of the Crab Pulsar's zebra pattern. Now, Mikhail Medvedev has honed his analysis by incorporating gravity's lensing effects.
Mon, 03/02/2026
Anticipate tornado drills March 4 on Lawrence, Kansas City campuses
As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the University of Kansas will participate in drills on the Lawrence and Kansas City campuses on March 4.
Mon, 03/02/2026
KU Engineering summer camp registration now open
Two one-week camps are set for July 2026 at the University of Kansas School of Engineering. Students entering ninth and 10th grades can participate July 12-17, while 11th and 12th graders can attend July 19-24.
Fri, 02/27/2026
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduates 353rd Basic Training Class
Twenty recruits from the 353rd Basic Training Class at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) graduated after completing 14 weeks of intensive training. The new officers will now return to their agencies across Kansas to begin serving their communities.
Fri, 02/27/2026
KU to welcome School of Education & Human Sciences dean candidates to Lawrence campus
Four finalists for the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences dean position will soon visit the Lawrence campus and share their vision for the school’s future. Presentations begin March 4.
Thu, 02/26/2026
Four top scholars named recipients of University Scholarly Achievement Award
The annual award at the University of Kansas recognizes significant research or scholarly achievement across the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses and is typically presented in each of four categories.
Thu, 02/26/2026
KU research growth boosts Kansas communities, fuels economy
Research and development expenditures spanning all University of Kansas campuses climbed to $610.6 million in fiscal year 2025, surpassing the previous record of $546.1 million by 12% and marking a full decade of sustained research growth.
Thu, 02/26/2026
Study shows social capital improves public health, but not equally for all communities
A study from the University of Kansas has found that high levels of social capital, such as civic participation, leads to better public health. However, the improvement was not equal among white and Black populations in the same communities with high levels of social capital, meaning more work is necessary to improve health outcomes for all, according to the authors.
Tue, 02/24/2026
Pandemic, election crises mark ‘critical events’ in declining democratic accountability standards, governance scholar writes
Christopher Koliba, University of Kansas public affairs and administration researcher, has published a new study examining how the COVID-19 pandemic response and perpetuation of false claims about the 2020 presidential election were critical events in declining democratic accountability standards. Scholars and others have important work to do in documenting such cases to learn the effects of democratic backsliding, according to Koliba.
Tue, 02/24/2026
Social media discussions fueled ‘meme stock’ events and significant short squeezes, research finds
In a new article, Angel Tengulov, assistant professor of finance at the University of Kansas, examines how discussions on social media fueled the association between retail trading and subsequent stock returns during the “meme stock” events of 2021 that sparked massive short squeezes.
Tue, 02/24/2026
The Commons will host mycologist, author Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian for the Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture
The Spring 2026 Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture at the University of Kansas will feature mycologist, curator, author and educator Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian. Additionally, The Commons will partner with Haskell Greenhouse and the KU Field Station to offer two outdoor opportunities with Ononiwu Kaishian within local landscapes.
Mon, 02/23/2026
KU Debate wins Mid America Championship Tournament
Two University of Kansas Debate teams closed out the final round to win a tournament hosted by Southern Nazarene University. Additionally, KU debate members have excelled in recent British Parliamentary debate appearances.
Mon, 02/23/2026
KU, FBI hosting Fourth Annual Cybersecurity Intelligence Conference March 31, April 1
Registration is now open for the annual gathering that brings together cybersecurity experts from industry and research to the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. This collaborative event fosters critical dialogue on cybersecurity policy, education and strategy.