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Reversal of transgender military ban more than 'reopening of door of opportunity,' discrimination law expert says
LAWRENCE — President Joe Biden issued an executive order Monday ending a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. The order reverses a policy put in place by the Trump administration. Kyle Velte, associate professor of law at the University of Kansas and expert in sexual orientation and gender...
Robin Wall Kimmerer to give 2021 Spencer Lecture for The Commons
LAWRENCE — Acclaimed writer, professor and scientist Robin Wall Kimmerer will give the 2021 Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture at 7 p.m. April 1. The event will be broadcast live. ...
KU child care training partnership awarded $2.3 million
LAWRENCE – Two previously independent early care and education training programs are collaborating to provide professional development opportunities and technical assistance to child care providers across Kansas, with a total grant of $2.3 million awarded through the Kansas Department for Children and Families (KDCF). ...
Addiction researchers recount how they made recovery meetings available remotely during pandemic
LAWRENCE — The COVID-19 pandemic has created new perils and challenges for people experiencing substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. Social distancing and isolation can trigger loneliness, anxiety and depression. These circumstances have put some “recreational users” at risk for developing addictions and caused some in recovery from addictions to...
KU will hold summit on community-engaged learning and scholarship
LAWRENCE — The KU Center for Service Learning will host the Summit on Community-Engaged Learning and Scholarship on Jan. 27. The goal of this summit is to engage, connect and support University of Kansas faculty, staff and administrators with interest in:...
KU faculty recognized for pivoting research to address COVID-19 pandemic
LAWRENCE — Two University of Kansas faculty members are being recognized for adjusting their research to better understand the coronavirus pandemic and to provide valuable information to the public and policymakers. ...
University community mourns death of Mark Richter, professor of molecular biosciences
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas community is mourning the death of Mark Richter, 69, professor of molecular biosciences. He died Dec. 26, 2020, following a seven-week battle with COVID-19. ...
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduates 272nd Basic Training Class
YODER — Twenty new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Jan. 15 at a ceremony held in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium. ...
COVID-19 rapid test under development at KU moving closer to commercial readiness
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Intermarriage's effect on cultural 'assimilation' of Asian Americans examined in new book
Law professor creates privacy-focused conference
LAWRENCE – A new conference created by a privacy law scholar at the University of Kansas School of Law aims to explore privacy beyond abstract concepts. ...
Dole Institute to host filmmakers, scholars and leaders this spring semester
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its virtual programming lineup for the spring 2021 semester. With the inauguration of a new president, the focus of the early schedule will be on the presidency. Spring will also feature a new exhibition,...
Researchers fighting cancer and advancing understanding of autism receive KU achievement awards
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas experts helping meet the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder and their families and advancing precision cancer medicine have been named recipients of the Steven F. Warren Research Achievement Award and the KU Research Staff and Postdoctoral Achievement Awards. ...
KU, K-State faculty named recipients of Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards
LAWRENCE — Four faculty members at two Kansas universities have been identified as recipients of the Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards, the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence. ...
New KU research center to map clearer pathways from learning outcomes to employment success
New Bachelor of Science in Education, elementary education prepares educators to lead inclusive classrooms
OVERLAND PARK – The early years of a children's education provide a vital foundation for their future development, creating a base for lifelong learning as well as cognitive and social growth. To help fulfill the growing need for teachers who can help children in the Kansas City area during this...
Presidential rhetoric expert can comment on Biden inaugural speech
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas expert in presidential rhetoric from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump is available to journalists to react to President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural address on Wednesday, Jan. 20. ...
Web application developed at KU shows promise in helping improve the communication skills of infants, young children
LAWRENCE — Using data to inform decisions or next steps isn’t just the bedrock of boardrooms and business. A team of University of Kansas researchers has shown that it’s also the foundation for improving the language development and communication skills of infants and toddlers. ...
Trump's fixation on 'fat' exposes cultural and political divisions
LAWRENCE — “Fat. Pig. Slob. Disgusting animal.”...
Carnegie Foundation selects KU for 2020 community engagement classification
LAWRENCE — The Carnegie Foundation announced the University of Kansas is one of 75 institutions reclassified, after being awarded originally in 2010, with the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. KU is one of only 52 research institutions to receive it. ...
Dole Institute's 2020 Post-Election Conference to debut as video series
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced that the biennial Post-Election Conference will debut as an 11-part video series on the institute’s YouTube channel. ...
KU announces 2021 Aspiring Leaders program cohort
LAWRENCE — Fourteen KU staff members will hone their leadership skills in 2021 through participation in the university’s Aspiring Leaders program. This is the sixth cohort since the program launched in 2017. ...
New book reveals how 'racial resentment' unites Trump voters in battleground states
LAWRENCE — What was it that compelled white voters to choose Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election — but not necessarily the 2020 election — in the battleground states of the Midwest? ...
Math department announces undergraduate research award winners
LAWRENCE – The Department of Mathematics at the University of Kansas awarded four students Undergraduate Research Awards in Mathematics (MathUGRA) to support their research projects for the spring 2021 semester. ...