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New book takes in-depth look at first ladies, how the position has evolved
"The Cambridge Companion to US First Ladies" takes a look at the history of the role of first lady. Not simply a collection of biographies, the book examines how first ladies were portrayed in their time, their legacies, how they performed, their influence and much more through a variety of scholarly lenses.

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Mon, 02/10/2025
Hall Center for the Humanities announces speaker lineup for spring 2025
The Hall Center for the Humanities has announced speakers for spring 2025, with presentations on topics ranging from gender and communication to space-time and Cold War defectors.
Fri, 02/07/2025
KU nominates 4 students for Goldwater Scholarship
Four University of Kansas honors students who have been actively involved in undergraduate research during their university careers are competing for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, regarded as the premier undergraduate award to encourage excellence in science, engineering and mathematics.
Fri, 02/07/2025
Jayhawks named semifinalists for student Fulbright awards
Six University of Kansas students and alumni have advanced to the semifinalist round for Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, which will provide funding to study, conduct research or teach English abroad for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Fri, 02/07/2025
KU Law to host Well-Being Summit
The University of Kansas School of Law will co-host a summit with Washburn University School of Law, bringing together communities to discuss how individuals can build a meaningful social life, combat workplace loneliness and create relationships at work and in their personal lives.
Fri, 02/07/2025
Educate & Act spring series will center on topics of technology and democracy, the Kansas Legislature and climate legislation
The Educate & Act series resumes in spring 2025 at KU, offering students opportunities to learn more about contemporary issues affecting U.S. democracy and how to connect to resources for learning more.
Thu, 02/06/2025
KU Center for Public Partnerships and Research announces new director
The KU Center for Public Partnerships and Research has announced the appointment of Jared Barton as the new director of KU-CPPR. Barton is the second director in the center's 12-year history.
Thu, 02/06/2025
Author to give Spencer Lecture addressing Black land ownership movement
Brea Baker, author and organizer, will give the Kenneth Spencer Lecture for The Commons at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at Liberty Hall. The talk will center research that contributed to her 2024 book, "Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership."
Wed, 02/05/2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the Center for East Asian Studies
The University of Kansas Center for East Asian Studies will celebrate the Year of the Snake for the Lunar New Year from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Kansas Union.
Wed, 02/05/2025
New book takes in-depth look at first ladies, how the position has evolved
"The Cambridge Companion to US First Ladies" takes a look at the history of the role of first lady. Not simply a collection of biographies, the book examines how first ladies were portrayed in their time, their legacies, how they performed, their influence and much more through a variety of scholarly lenses.
Tue, 02/04/2025
KU Debate team wins University of Texas tournament
KU debaters John Marshall, Lawrence, and Graham Revare, Prairie Village, went 13-0 over three days to capture the championship at the University of Texas Tournament in Austin, Texas.
Tue, 02/04/2025
‘105 Live’ invites listeners to session recording at The Bottleneck
Join “105 Live” host Nick Carswell and five Kansas artists Feb. 8 for an evening of live performances at The Bottleneck in Lawrence.
Tue, 02/04/2025
KU researchers can discuss Super Bowl LIX topics including gambling, training, Taylor Swift
KU researchers can speak with media regarding their research expertise as it applies to Super Bowl LIX.
Mon, 02/03/2025
Architectural, experiential design leaders to speak at Spring 2025 University of Kansas Architecture Lecture Series
The KU Architecture Lecture Series welcomes architectural and experiential design leaders to the Lawrence campus to illuminate ideas and inspire students. The first lecture of spring features Nader Tehrani of NADAAA.
Mon, 02/03/2025
KU to welcome School of Pharmacy dean candidates to Lawrence campus
Four candidates will hold public presentations in consideration of becoming the next dean of the School of Pharmacy at the University of Kansas. Interviews begin Feb. 13.
Mon, 02/03/2025
Researcher co-edits special issue highlighting how just energy transition can happen globally
Ensuring clean energy transition without exploiting vulnerable communities or leaving people and communities behind is the focus of a new special journal issue co-edited by a University of Kansas researcher.
Mon, 02/03/2025
Artist’s guide to digital weaving blends old, new technology
As Poppy DeltaDawn, KU assistant professor of visual art, sees it, “RATIO: Digital Weaving to Change the World” is her first take on a more cross-disciplinary approach to the possibilities and implications of the digital hand-loom.
Mon, 02/03/2025
KU graduate is first Jayhawk named finalist for Fellowship for New Americans
Alumna Isabel Keleti is the first-ever KU graduate to be named a finalist for a highly competitive national fellowship that provides merit-based funding for new Americans, immigrants and children of immigrants who are poised to make significant contributions to U.S. culture.
Fri, 01/31/2025
Distinguished professor to discuss changes in higher education over recent decades in inaugural lecture
Lisa Wolf-Wendel, Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Higher Education at KU, will bring many aspects of her research portfolio together as she delivers her inaugural lecture, "The Evolution of Academic Life,” at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13
Fri, 01/31/2025
2025 international travel grants open for faculty, graduate students
KU International Affairs is accepting proposals and applications for travel grants that support faculty and graduate student research and collaboration abroad.
Fri, 01/31/2025
Eight faculty members awarded Research-Intensive Course Grants for spring 2025
In an effort to provide research opportunities to more students, eight faculty members will work with the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships this spring to redesign portions of their courses to include a larger research or creative component.
Fri, 01/31/2025
Two KU researchers chosen for prestigious early-career presidential award
Two KU professors — Anthony Fehr, associate professor of molecular biosciences, and Gibum Kwon, associate professor of mechanical engineering — were recently chosen for the PECASE Award, the highest honor given by the U.S. government to early-career researchers who show great potential for leading scientific advancements in the 21st century.
Thu, 01/30/2025
University announces 2025 Global Scholars
Representing diverse academic fields and countries from around the world, 15 University of Kansas second-year students have been selected as the 2025 cohort of Global Scholars.
Thu, 01/30/2025
Governmental restrictions on abortion lead to other human rights abuses, study finds
In a new study, Nazli Avdan, an associate professor of political science at the University of Kansas, examines the relationship between restrictions on abortion and future physical integrity rights abuses.
Wed, 01/29/2025
Film festival to pay tribute to Kevin Willmott’s vision
A festival of films made by Kevin Willmott during his days at the University of Kansas will pay tribute to the professor emeritus of film & media studies.
Wed, 01/29/2025
On Kansas Day, University of Kansas launches branding campaign
Dubbed “Towering Toward the Blue,” the campaign is designed to emphasize KU’s contributions across the state and beyond to teaching, research and economic development.
Wed, 01/29/2025
KU School of Architecture & Design announces spring 2025 design lecture series schedule
The first design lecture of the spring 2025 series will feature KU alumnus Jacob Crawford, a footwear designer at Vans, the iconic skateboard shoes and apparel brand.
Wed, 01/29/2025
KU research team develops virtual reality, AI-boosted system to help students with autism improve social skills
A KU research team has secured funding to boost systems called iKNOW and VOISS to help students with autism spectrum disorder improve social skills in a school setting.
Tue, 01/28/2025
Book will guide teachers and child care providers in using the Pyramid Model
“Unpacking the Infant-Toddler Pyramid Model: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Providers," co-edited by researchers at the University of Kansas, is a guide for early childhood education professionals.
Tue, 01/28/2025
New book explores China’s Belt and Road Initiative from the ground level
A University of Kansas professor examines the material and social implications of infrastructure projects built with China’s help around the globe in a new book titled “New Silk Road: The Architecture of the Belt and Road Initiative.”
Tue, 01/28/2025
KU School of Public Affairs & Administration to celebrate 75 years of excellence in public service
In 2025, the KU School of Public Affairs & Administration is commemorating its history and celebrating a vision for the public good today and into the future. This yearlong commemoration will feature a series of events.