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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.
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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.
Fri, 05/01/2026
KU announces Beinecke scholarship nominee
The University of Kansas has nominated Levi O'Connor, of Louisburg, for the Beinecke Scholarship Program. Only 135 colleges and universities across the country are invited to nominate one student for the scholarship each year. KU is the only participating institution in Kansas.
Fri, 05/01/2026
KU Libraries select Sprints Week participants for research and teaching collaborations
The University of Kansas Libraries have selected three faculty and academic staff members to collaborate with specialized teams of librarians during Sprints Week, May 18–22, an intensive program designed to address course development and research challenges.
Fri, 05/01/2026
KU Alumni recognizes 10 students with 2026 Tradition of Excellence Awards
The University of Kansas celebrated 10 exceptional students at the 2026 Student Leadership Dinner, recognizing extraordinary leaders who are leaving an indelible mark on the Jayhawk community.
Fri, 05/01/2026
KU Ichthyology collection reaches milestone with Missouri Department of Conservation partnership
The University of Kansas Ichthyology Division at the Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum has reached a milestone of more than 45,000 cataloged lots, aided by a substantial collection from the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Thu, 04/30/2026
2026 One Day One KU breaks record for gifts, raises over $5 million in 24 hours
The ninth annual One Day One KU on April 28-29 saw over 4,800 Jayhawks worldwide unite to support the University of Kansas and The University of Kansas Health System. From noon to noon, donors from all 50 states and several countries contributed $5,137,966 through more than 7,000 gifts, a record for the giving day.
Thu, 04/30/2026
KU leaders, supporters celebrate ceremonial groundbreaking for new Entrepreneurship Hub
KU leaders, alumni, donors and community partners gathered April 24 to celebrate the start of construction for the new KU Entrepreneurship Hub, a donor-funded building designed to serve as an academic launch point for student entrepreneurs.
Thu, 04/30/2026
Three KU students receive prestigious Goldwater scholarships
The University of Kansas has three juniors who were selected to receive the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship out of more than 1,000 nominees nationwide. KU’s 2026 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars are Tatum Aikin, Arthur Benson and Carter Gray.
Thu, 04/30/2026
KU expanding job opportunities for disabled Kansans through state investment
University of Kansas researchers have launched the second phase of the Kansas Employment First project, expanding access to competitive integrated employment for Kansans with disabilities.
Thu, 04/30/2026
New book guides teachers on using best method of assessment to balance research, realities of the classroom
"Classroom Assessment in the Real World" guides teachers in the best methods of gauging what their students have learned by balancing best practices with examples on how different approaches work, helping to select the best method for each unique classroom.
Thu, 04/30/2026
Race, gender and internal migration shape how individuals seek out healthcare in South Africa, study finds
A new article by Tyler Myroniuk, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Kansas, explores factors that shape healthcare-seeking behavior in South Africa, finding that race and gender often impede the process.
Thu, 04/30/2026
Artist, naturalist Ray Troll to give talk April 30 at KU
Artist and naturalist Ray Troll will present “Fostering Fossil Fascination: Living the Paleo Nerd Life” at 3 p.m. April 30. The 2011 Guggenheim Fellow will discuss his career as a visual artist and science communicator and share information about the image displayed in Ritchie Hall that he donated to the KU Department of Geology.
Wed, 04/29/2026
Spencer Museum, Charlotte Street announce Rocket Grants 2026 call for artists
The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas and Charlotte Street have announced the 2026 open call for Rocket Grants, with applications opening May 6. The deadline to apply is June 27. An information session will be held May 21 at the Spencer Museum for artists interested in applying.
Wed, 04/29/2026
Study: Faced with a hotter future, America needs better data and response plans
A new paper from researchers at the University of Kansas looks at extreme heat events in the United States, arguing a combination of inadequate data and unclear delineation of responsibility among government agencies leaves the nation unprepared for a hotter climate.
Wed, 04/29/2026
Lost history recovered: KU digital humanities team adds missing pages to The Call archives
In a cardboard box tucked away in an office in the 18th and Vine District, a decade of Kansas City history was slowly turning into a collection of unreadable plastic circles. A KU librarian and three undergraduate students stepped in to preserve the archives from The Call.