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University of Kansas drives $7.8 billion economic impact in Kansas, study shows
The University of Kansas is a powerful engine of economic growth and job creation for the state of Kansas, according to a new study detailing the university’s impact.
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Mon, 12/16/2024
Anthropologists call for tracking and preservation of human artifacts on Mars
University of Kansas researcher Justin Holcomb argues physical artifacts of human Martian exploration deserve cataloging, preservation and care.
Mon, 12/16/2024
KUIA updates international agreement and contracts process
KU International Affairs has updated its international agreements and contracts process to make it easier to navigate, ensure alignment with KU policies and reduce risk to the university.
Mon, 12/16/2024
Study examines how culture, family and identity shape body image challenges for Hispanic women
Better understanding of eating disorders is necessary to both identification and development of effective treatment, but the Latina demographic has historically been underrepresented in research.
Mon, 12/16/2024
Study finds parents more open to racially diverse media for children than previously thought
A study has found that racial identity can predict parents' attitudes about racially and ethnically diverse media that their children consume, but not necessarily their beliefs. The findings partially supported various theories on racial identity and media but ultimately show parents are largely open to racially diverse content for their children, researchers argue.
Thu, 12/12/2024
Kansas Geological Survey to expand drill core storage, analysis capabilities
Construction will begin next month on a 5,500-square-foot addition to the Kansas Geological Survey Drill Core Library in the West District of the University of Kansas Lawrence campus. The library preserves cores from 6,500 wells in Kansas for future study.
Thu, 12/12/2024
KU doctoral student wins competitive fellowship for international research
Carolisa Watson, doctoral student in geography at the University of Kansas, has earned the distinguished Dwight D. Eisenhower/Clifford Roberts Graduate Fellowship from the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College.
Thu, 12/12/2024
Education scholar calls for ecological shift to 'school within a school' to give students autonomy needed for success
Schools are one of the most resilient aspects of American society, changing little in 200 years, Yong Zhao writes. Attempts at reform have failed because they are attempted on the systemwide level. In a scholarly analysis, the KU professor of education calls for a "school within a school" approach at giving students autonomy over their own learning.
Wed, 12/11/2024
Chancellor, CFO share latest vision for second phase of Gateway District
Phase II seeks to develop new facilities that benefit the Lawrence campus community while driving economic growth in the region.
Wed, 12/11/2024
Relationship between propaganda and public reexamined through new research
In a new paper, Anton Shirikov, assistant professor of political science at the University of Kansas, outlines how propaganda reinforces regime support and builds trust through identity-consistent messages. But the analysis also indicates that autocrats are more constrained by public opinion than previously thought.
Wed, 12/11/2024
Understudied but ‘significant public health issue’ FXTAS is focus of first-of-its-kind research at KU
Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome may be more common than people realize because it looks so much like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s diseases. Some physicians may even be unaware of the condition.
Tue, 12/10/2024
Aerospace engineer Ron Barrett-Gonzalez named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
For the second year in a row, the National Academy of Inventors has added a Jayhawk engineer among its Fellows. Ron Barrett-Gonzalez, professor of aerospace engineering, was named among the 170 academic inventors in the 2024 class.
Tue, 12/10/2024
Research shows feasting fungi could revolutionize carbon-fiber recycling
A specialized fungus developed at the University of Kansas underpins a new method for breaking down and removing the matrix from carbon fiber reinforced polymers.
Mon, 12/09/2024
Public invited to KU Student Art Sale
The University of Kansas will host a public art event and sale, showcasing the talent and creativity of students from the Department of Visual Art. A Preview Night will take place 5-9 p.m. Dec. 13 and sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14, both at the Off-Site Art Space, 924 Delaware St.
Mon, 12/09/2024
KU professors implement alternative teaching method in biology classrooms
A new article on teaching methods has been published by two University of Kansas professors with the Undergraduate Biology Program.
Mon, 12/09/2024
Study finds readers trust news less when AI is involved, even when they don't understand to what extent
In a University of Kansas study, readers were presented an article and given options in a byline disclosing to what extent artificial intelligence was involved. The more AI was involved, the less readers trusted its credibility, even when they didn't understand exactly what it did.
Fri, 12/06/2024
Students will share original work at 2024 Fall Undergraduate Research Showcase
The KU Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) is hosting the annual Fall Undergraduate Research Showcase. The online event, featuring 44 presentations, will run from 8 a.m. Dec. 10 through 5 p.m. Dec. 12.
Thu, 12/05/2024
Virtue and reality of hope examined in new book
In a new book, Nancy Snow, professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, and noted scholars from different disciplines provide a unique perspective on the qualities and expectations that hope offers.
Thu, 12/05/2024
Authors show how health care can revive small downtowns
A KU School of Architecture & Design professor and alumnus promote leveraging health care to radically revamp small-town main streets in a new journal article.
Thu, 12/05/2024
Douglas County tenant survey explores intersections of income, housing and violence
KU project documents the experiences of 1,051 Douglas County tenants to help the community understand how the experiences of people facing housing insecurity.
Wed, 12/04/2024
KU African studies scholar explains his ‘Ambivalent Encounters’
James Yékú’s essays cast a penetrating gaze on cancel culture, other issues in "our unforgiving age of conviction." “Ambivalent Encounters and Other Essays” is published by Griots Lounge.
Wed, 12/04/2024
KU RedTire program, community organizations help retain Russell County’s only dentistry practice
Through to a community effort involving Russell County organizations and services provided by KU's RedTire (Redefine your Retirement) program, Russell County residents are still receiving local dental services, and Dr. Michael Jones is enjoying his retirement.
Tue, 12/03/2024
Dole Institute announces panelists for the 2024 Post Election Conference
The Dole Institute’s Post Election Conference on Dec. 11 will bring together journalists, practitioners and experts to analyze campaign results throughout the country and what they’ll mean for the next two years.
Tue, 12/03/2024
AAI announces the Center for Geography of Education Policy
The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) has announced the launch of a new center that will explore the ways that education policy and school management are both shaped by and shape geography.
Tue, 12/03/2024
Study finds American, Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change
A KU researcher has led a study examining how well universities are preparing future urban planners to mitigate and adapt to climate change as part of their curriculum. “We don’t believe you should be able to come out of a planning program without addressing climate change,” said Ward Lyles associate professor of public affairs & administration.
Mon, 12/02/2024
Class of 2025 honors associate professor Betsy Barnhart with HOPE Award
Betsy Barnhart, associate professor and director of the Industrial Design Program in the School of Architecture & Design, was presented with the award Nov. 23 during halftime of the football game between KU and Colorado.
Mon, 12/02/2024
'Good Morning Indian Country' receives $100,000 from Henry Luce Foundation
“Good Morning Indian Country,” a Native student-led weekly news and information program by University of Kansas journalism students and students from Haskell Indian Nations University, received a $100,000 grant to focus on skill training.
Tue, 11/26/2024
History and philosophy of materialism explored in new book
John Symons, professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, offers an in-depth look at materialism — the idea that all facts, events and objects are dependent on or reducible to physical processes. This multiauthor work features 31 chapters that explore its fascinating history, from the ancient world through the 21st century.
Tue, 11/26/2024
KU opera director inhabited Maria Callas long before Netflix biopic
A University of Kansas voice professor’s expertise grew from identification with the late opera star Maria Callas. Stella Markou can discuss the upcoming Netflix biopic "Maria" with media.
Mon, 11/25/2024
University announces summer, fall 2024 Employees of the Month
The University of Kansas celebrates outstanding employees from the Lawrence and Edwards campuses.
Mon, 11/25/2024
Project to document medical ableism experienced by people with disabilities
A new project at the Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies (IHDPS) at the KU Life Span Institute aims to examine how health care challenges rooted in prejudices, known as medical ableism, affect people with disabilities.