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Study finds people more cynical toward news more likely to believe misinformation
A study led by the University of Kansas explored news skepticism, news trust and misinformation. Results showed people with more news knowledge had more news skepticism, but those with more news cynicism were more likely to believe misinformation. The results can help improve media literacy and fight misinformation, the authors said.
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Tue, 05/12/2026
Media advisory: KU to test manufactured homes in hurricane winds May 13 in Florida
The WiSH project, based at the University of Kansas, is testing three full-scale manufactured housing units at the NHERI Wall of Wind Experimental Facility at Florida International University with the goal of providing evidence for needed building-code changes.
Tue, 05/12/2026
School of Engineering faculty member earns NSF CAREER Award for advancing sustainable plastics solutions
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
Restrictions on emigration equally important as immigration in shaping European borders, research finds
In a new article, Erik Scott, the John P. Black Professor of History at the University of Kansas, challenges the traditional focus on immigration to look at how restrictions on emigration have helped define the borders of Central and Eastern Europe since the 19th century.
Tue, 05/12/2026
Former dean Lorraine Haricombe to speak on libraries and digital scholarship
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
Public invited May 15 to open house for KU-designed supportive housing project in Lawrence
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.
Mon, 05/11/2026
Study finds people more cynical toward news more likely to believe misinformation
A study led by the University of Kansas explored news skepticism, news trust and misinformation. Results showed people with more news knowledge had more news skepticism, but those with more news cynicism were more likely to believe misinformation. The results can help improve media literacy and fight misinformation, the authors said.
Mon, 05/11/2026
Airborne electromagnetic survey of Ogallala aquifer conditions planned in southwest Kansas
Beginning in late May and continuing until late July, residents of southwest Kansas may see a low-flying helicopter towing a large hexagonal frame. This aerial arrangement is part of a project to map groundwater conditions in the Ogallala aquifer in Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District (GMD) 3.
Mon, 05/11/2026
Study reveals common mutation linked to autoimmune diseases may protect people from viral infections
New research from the University of Kansas shows a “risk gene” linked to higher odds of developing autoimmune diseases such as diabetes or lupus may also provide a survival advantage fighting viral infections like coronavirus.
Mon, 05/11/2026
Scholar sketches a Jewish economic theology
A University of Kansas religious studies scholar has written a new chapter on Jewish economic theology for the St. Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology. Samuel Brody starts with the biblical injunction against lending money at interest and sketches historical Jewish highlights stretching from the rabbis of the Talmud to the medieval sage Maimonides to Karl Marx.
Fri, 05/08/2026
KU Engineering student groups continue to excel at annual ASCE championship
Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering student groups took home several awards at the 2026 ASCE Symposium at the beginning of April. The KU ASCE chapter, Concrete Canoe and the Steel Bridge program traveled to Carbondale, Illinois, to take part in their respective competitions.
Thu, 05/07/2026
School of Pharmacy to host David Sinclair for Takeru Higuchi Memorial Lecture
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
KU School of Education & Human Sciences to honor Bob Swift with 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
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.
Thu, 05/07/2026
Amy Hansen receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for water research in Chile
Amy Hansen, associate professor of civil & environmental engineering at KU, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to conduct research in Chile during the 2026-2027 academic year. She will study how water sources of different densities mix in natural environments, collaborating with Chilean researchers.
Wed, 05/06/2026
Judith Rosenbaum-Andre to serve as next dean of the KU School of Journalism & Mass Communications
The University of Kansas has selected Judith Rosenbaum-Andre, associate dean for faculty affairs and administration in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Maine, as the next dean of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. She will start her new position July 19.
Wed, 05/06/2026
KU announces new 2026-2027 Self Memorial Scholars
Twenty-one students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas Madison and Lila Self Memorial Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. The award is given to outstanding seniors from KU who will be transitioning into their first year of a master’s or doctoral program at KU in the fall 2026 semester.
Wed, 05/06/2026
Douglas County cultural institutions partner for America at 250 project honoring public servants
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, Watkins Museum of History and city of Lawrence will honor current and former public servants living and working in Douglas County for a project that will debut at the city’s Summerfest Fourth of July event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Wed, 05/06/2026
Four students receive Kansas Biological Survey Student Research Awards for 2026
The Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research at KU has awarded $4,000 in funding this spring for student research to be conducted in the coming academic year. Four students will receive assistance through the research center’s 2026 Student Research Awards.
Wed, 05/06/2026
Study of nonprofit resilience emphasizes importance of broad-based ties
According to a new study from the University of Kansas, nonprofit organizations that seek to build resilience — or the capability to enact a rapid, robust response to challenges — should cultivate a broad network of relationships and view those ties as assets on par with financial and other important resources.
Wed, 05/06/2026
KU students earn top honors at 2026 National Student Show and Conference
University of Kansas students earned multiple top honors at the 2026 National Student Show and Conference in Dallas, with the program also named Best School by the national jury. KU students were recognized across portfolio, motion design, branding and conceptual categories, highlighting the strength and national impact of the program.
Wed, 05/06/2026
Information for news media covering University of Kansas Class of 2026 Commencement
The University of Kansas invites news media to cover the university’s Commencement ceremony May 17 for the Class of 2026.
Tue, 05/05/2026
Marketing expert develops framework providing retailers strategies for organizing around ecosystems
In a new article, Murali Mantrala, the Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing at the University of Kansas, provides a practical framework for how retailers can deploy an ecosystem-centric strategy focusing on interdependent sets that jointly create and capture customer value.
Tue, 05/05/2026
KU illustration and animation students earn national honors from Society of Illustrators
Two students from the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design earned national honors in the Society of Illustrators Student Competition. Senior Bella LeJuerrne and Waverly Altis were selected from more than 4,500 entries, with their award‑winning work featured in a New York City museum exhibition May 2-16.
Tue, 05/05/2026
KU International Affairs awards grants for research and collaboration abroad
From listening to labor advocates in Nigeria to tracking the physics of river mixing in Chile, KU researchers are expanding understanding across borders. KUIA has awarded $75,000 to 35 faculty and students engaged in projects spanning 23 countries.
Mon, 05/04/2026
Research aims to identify underlying causes for linked mental health issues
A researcher from the University of Kansas has led a large-scale study of veterans to better understand how psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and eating disorders are connected.
Mon, 05/04/2026
KLETC graduates 20 new officers; longtime leader honored ahead of retirement
Twenty students recently completed 14 weeks of training in preparation for careers in law enforcement. They are members of the 356th graduating class at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
Mon, 05/04/2026
Faculty member pledges $1 million on One Day One KU to KU School of Medicine-Wichita
Dr. Donna Sweet understands the importance of a University of Kansas School of Medicine education. Sweet, a School of Medicine-Wichita alumna and longtime faculty member, has pledged a $1 million estate gift in support of the Donna Sweet, M.D., Internal Medicine Program Fund.
Mon, 05/04/2026
Two KU juniors to compete for Astronaut Scholarships
Two outstanding University of Kansas undergraduates are representing KU in the Astronaut Scholarship program. Arthur Benson is a junior in chemical engineering from Lawrence, and Gabrielle Bolfing is a a junior in astronomy and geology from Eureka, Missouri.
Mon, 05/04/2026
Study finds benefits in being older college student while working
A study from the University of Kansas and Florida International University found that among post-traditional students, being older than 25, working, having dependents and other characteristics not normally found in college students predicted factors like cumulative grade-point average, continuing enrollment and graduating in six years. The research, which shows advantages in being an older student, is important at a time when students delay the start of college.
Fri, 05/01/2026
KU student Wyatt Vaughn named Udall Scholar
Wyatt Vaughn, a KU junior from Olathe double majoring in chemical engineering and English-creative writing, has received a federal Udall Undergraduate Scholarship. The award recognizes students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, Native health care or the environment.
Fri, 05/01/2026
Home on the range: Kansas sabbatical inspires artist
Barry Fitzgerald is returning to Lindsborg to show paintings he made while spending a month at the nearby Red Barn Studio. It was his first artistic residency after a long and successful career as an illustrator.