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Study: ‘Classic example’ of sexual dimorphism in fossil record actually shows nuance between males and females
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Expert predicted exodus from Central America
LAWRENCE – First, the indigenous people of Central America’s Northern Triangle region were economically marginalized. Then they were massacred in the ideological civil war that raged across El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras during the 1980s and early ’90s. Now, climate change has driven many to starvation. ...
Public opinion on wrongful convictions swayed by entertainment series, study finds
LAWRENCE — Americans are hooked on the Netflix series “When They See Us,” which reconstructs the true story of five Harlem teens falsely accused of a brutal crime. ...
First Soviet hijacking triggers insights into Cold War boundaries
LAWRENCE — There was a time when hijacking a plane was considered heroic. Glamorous, even. ...
Prestigious NEH grant to support project on Soviet defections
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas historian has received a prestigious $60,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to complete his book project on the history of defection from the Soviet Union and what it can tell us about the nature of Cold War borders. ...
Study shows how media's influence on public opinion varies by country
LAWRENCE — An old adage in journalism research holds that the media can’t tell you what to think, but it can tell you what to think about. A first-of-its-kind study from the University of Kansas shows that despite a rapidly changing media landscape and ever-increasing globalization, factors that affect how...
Under broader set of leadership styles, planners can serve as leaders in communities
LAWRENCE — Much past research and common perception communicated to those in urban planning was that if they wanted to serve as leaders, their only choice was to run for political office. ...
World Cup in Russia brings to mind Soviet-era efforts of soccer diplomacy
LAWRENCE — This summer's World Cup hosted by Russia and the unexpected success of the Russian national team has shined a spotlight on the region's history with the popular worldwide sport. ...
KU professor's book recalls the radical Zionist vision of Martin Buber
UPDATE: "Martin Buber’s Theopolitics” won the Association for Jewish Studies’ Jordan Schnitzer Book Award for 2019 in the category of Philosophy and Jewish Thought. ...
'Marrying up' is now easier for men, improves their economic well-being, study finds
LAWRENCE — As the number of highly educated women has increased in recent decades, the chances of "marrying up" have increased significantly for men and decreased for women, according to a new study led by a University of Kansas sociologist. ...
Research shows prejudice, not principle, often underpins 'free-speech defense' of racist language
LAWRENCE — Two researchers at the University of Kansas have conducted a study suggesting that “explicit racial prejudice is a reliable predictor of the ‘free speech defense’ of racist expression.”...
Negative media portrayals drive perception of immigration policy, study finds
LAWRENCE —Negative media portrayals of Latino immigrants — as much as specific policies and laws — tend to drive the perception of immigration issues in the United States, according to a recent study by a University of Kansas professor. ...
Book explores diasporas, ethnicities within Soviet Union's history and culture
LAWRENCE — Among the general public the Soviet Union is primarily thought of as a Russian empire, even though it consisted of more than 100 nationalities. ...
Professor: Amanda Knox trial shows problems with comparing legal systems
LAWRENCE — When American Amanda Knox was prosecuted for allegedly murdering her roommate in Italy, the trial grabbed sensational headlines on a nightly basis. Both her conviction and eventual acquittal in 2011 drew criticism from the public, who followed the trial and verdict without knowledge of the Italian criminal justice...
Study finds partisanship most fierce among highly educated Americans
LAWRENCE — While an educated public is undoubtedly a crucial element to a democratic society, a new study by two University of Kansas professors has found that partisanship appears to be highest among the most educated Americans. ...
Media advisory: KU experts available to discuss 2014 midterm election results
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas experts are available to comment on and analyze results from Tuesday's general election that featured key races nationally and in Kansas. ...
Study reflects children's opinions on race, presidential election
LAWRENCE — The significance of Barack Obama’s historic 2008 election as the first African-American president was widely analyzed, discussed and documented by pundits and everyday citizens alike. A University of Kansas researcher has authored an article documenting what Obama’s 2008 victory meant for the country’s youngest citizens, how aware they...
New library exhibit showcases research materials on American politics, elections
LAWRENCE - With the presidential election just a few weeks away, the University of Kansas Libraries will celebrate the opening of "The American Election: A focus on scholarship and scholarly collection," a new exhibition featuring KU collections and research about U.S. politics, politicians, elections and campaigns. An opening reception will...