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To support increasing enrollment, KU announces changes to bolster marketing
LAWRENCE — To promote collaboration across all University of Kansas marketing that supports enrollment and the KU brand, the university is combining the Lawrence campus’s Marketing Communications unit with the marketing team that supports the Edwards Campus and Lifelong & Professional Education. ...
Three seniors named as finalists for Marshall Scholarships
LAWRENCE — Three seniors at the University of Kansas have advanced in the competition for prestigious scholarships for study in the United Kingdom. ...
KU researcher part of teams developing treatments for COVID-19, other infectious diseases
FNSA, The Commons offer series highlighting Native ways of thinking
LAWRENCE — This fall, the University of Kansas First Nations Student Association (FNSA) and The Commons are offering regular events that center approaches and ideas of Native peoples, drawing on themes offered in the 2021-22 KU Common Book, "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants," by...
Office 'small talk' proves more beneficial than distracting for employees, study finds
Lockton family gives $2M to expand insurance certificate program at KU School of Business
LAWRENCE — A $2 million gift from the family of the late Jack Lockton will support the expansion of the insurance and risk management certificate program at the University of Kansas School of Business. ...
KU-led national health project awarded $600,000 grant to study experiences of people with disabilities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
LAWRENCE — An established University of Kansas research program at the Life Span Institute that surveys Americans with disabilities about their health has been awarded a $600,000 grant to document experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, including those of marginalized populations within the disability community, such as LGBTQ+ individuals and people...
Researchers to develop new models for forecasting water availability and allocation in Kansas
KU alumnus gives $2M gift for engineering, law schools
LAWRENCE — A gift from the estate of University of Kansas alumnus Dean Frisbie provides $1 million to the School of Law and $1 million to the School of Engineering. ...
College newspaper coverage of meditation has evolved but lacks critical examination, study finds
Jeff Chasen receives award from national risk management association
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas leader has been recognized for excellence in his field by a national organization of higher education managers. ...
Visiting expert will discuss college graduate recruiting trends
LAWRENCE — The University Career Center is partnering with The Chamber of Lawrence, Kansas, and the Economic Development Corporation of Lawrence & Douglas County to host a free virtual event on college graduate recruiting trends. ...
Military aircraft to fly over Lawrence campus Friday, Saturday
Editor's note: The practice flyover on Friday, Nov. 5, is now expected to take place closer to 1:30 p.m. ...
School of Engineering to honor 4 alumni with Distinguished Engineering Service Award
LAWRENCE – Four alumni from the University of Kansas School of Engineering will receive the school’s highest award in a ceremony set for 6 p.m. Nov. 4. ...
KU partners with Topeka Public Schools to improve instruction for English, dual language learners
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Educational Opportunity Programs (CEOP) has been awarded a five-year, $2.44 million project to serve 125 educators, 450 students and 100 families through a partnership with Topeka Public Schools (TPS). ...
KU lands grant to help transform foster system, keep children in the home
LAWRENCE — Researchers at the University of Kansas have received a $3.7 million grant to help transition from a child welfare system that reacts to problematic home situations to one that provides resources and meets needs to prevent children from being removed from their families. ...
KU aerospace engineering claims top honors in international competitions
LAWRENCE — Aerospace engineering students at the University of Kansas have once again brought home multiple awards in international design competition, continuing a 40-year tradition of excellence. ...
Law Review Symposium to investigate judicial conduct and misconduct
LAWRENCE – Tasked with resolving all matters before them, judges are perceived to be impartial, fair and just. Their authority, however, has prevented some judges from always seeing the consequences of their actions. A panel of judicial ethics experts from across the country will discuss “Judicial Conduct & Misconduct: A...
KU to launch summer camps to educate high school students on aerospace engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has received federal funding to host a series of summer camps that will offer high school students short preparatory courses in aerospace engineering, artificial intelligence and computer science. The project is part of a partnership with Kansas State University to prepare the next generation...
Chancellor leads development of AAU principles to prevent sexual harassment
LAWRENCE — The Association of American Universities has adopted new principles on preventing sexual harassment based on recommendations of an advisory board co-chaired by University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas A. Girod. ...
KU will host events in honor of Veterans Day
LAWRENCE – In honor of Veterans Day, the University of Kansas will host and participate in a variety of events Nov. 6-14. Events are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. ...
Symposium to explore solutions to America’s rural health care access crisis
LAWRENCE — Some of the nation’s leading experts on rural health care design and administration are coming to the University of Kansas on Nov. 5 to show how new approaches can increase health care access in rural areas while also helping to revitalize small towns across the country. ...
University mourns death of KU student
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas community is mourning the death of Ellie Frances-Marie Stratman, who died unexpectedly on Oct. 24, 2021, at the age of 18. ...