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Scholars take an oceanic view of Shakespeare
As far as historians know, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) never left the British Isles. But the Mediterranean Sea, and the lands bordering it, loomed large in his literary imagination and serves as the setting for some 23 plays. Then, as now, it was a place where continents, cultures and people came...
Students earn top honors at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Three University of Kansas student designers who attended the recent Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), Region V went home with first-place awards from the judging panel:...
Business professor named Fellow of Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Jill Ellingson, professor of human resource management and Dana Anderson Research Fellow, has been named a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). The honor recognizes her distinguished contributions to the field, including her research on human resource management, individual differences and employment assessment. ...
School of Architecture & Design welcomes faculty member
The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design has announced the appointment of Gregory Crichlow as assistant professor of architecture. He will begin his work in this new capacity starting in fall 2019. ...
Researchers tackle mysteries of dark matter, dark energy with new DOE grant
Can’t find your house keys? Frustrated by that sock that seemed to disappear during laundry? ...
KU community mourns death of School of Engineering professor James Sterbenz
The University of Kanas community is mourning the death James Sterbenz, professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. He died Feb. 25 in Lawrence. ...
Kansas Supreme Court set to visit KU
The Kansas Supreme Court is set to visit the University of Kansas as part of an ongoing outreach program to familiarize Kansans with the high court and its work. ...
Professor explores free trade agreement protections for women's, LGBTQ rights
The world of international trade is changing rapidly, with the United States and trading partners levying new tariffs, while new free trade agreements are formed and others scrapped. In the midst of the ongoing trade upheaval, a University of Kansas law professor has examined how such agreements can help advance...
Submit your art for the KPR coffee mug design contest
Kansas Public Radio is looking for your unique design to place on the 2019 KPR Membership Coffee Mug that we will give out this summer to members of KPR at our Ice Cream Social. ...
Visiting scholar to present annual lecture on premodern climate change
Where do the stories we tell about the weather come from? How long have we been telling them? Centuries before the advent of global warming accelerated by industrialization, humans imagined their own actions to bring about weather events. Professor Kellie Robertson of the University of Maryland will take up these...
Conference to explore future of federal Indian law
American Indian law scholars and advocates will gather at the University of Kansas this week to discuss the “U.S. Supreme Court and the Future of Federal Indian Law” during the 23rd annual Tribal Law & Government Conference. ...
Lawrence campus participating in statewide tornado drill March 5
The University of Kansas Lawrence campus will conduct an all-systems test of its emergency alert systems at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5. ...
63rd Annual Snyder Book Collecting Contest accepting submissions
KU Libraries are now accepting submissions for the 63rd annual Snyder Book Collecting Contest. All KU students — graduate and undergraduate — are eligible and encouraged to enter. ...
Indictments could scramble Israeli elections, KU expert says
How will this week’s announcement of corruption charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affect the country’s April 9 parliamentary elections? ...
Hedden inducted into Kansas music educators’ Hall of Fame
KU since 2003, Hedden has chaired the music education division for 10 years. Prior to her work in Kansas, Hedden taught elementary general music in Iowa schools for 20 years, followed by chairing music education at the University of Northern Iowa. During her career, Hedden has been the national chair...
Johnson Award offers funds for interdisciplinary studies
The Humanities Program at the University of Kansas is now accepting applications for the annual Ted Johnson Interrelations of the Humanities and the Arts Award. ...
Two students selected as finalists for Truman Scholarships
Two juniors at the University of Kansas will compete as finalists for Harry S. Truman Scholarships, which provide up to $30,000 for graduate study. ...
KU students win awards at Capitol Graduate Research Summit
Two graduate students from the University of Kansas received awards at the 16th annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit. James Lafikes, doctoral student in civil engineering, received a research award from the Office of Graduate Studies, and Zoe Dimond, doctoral student in microbiology, received a research award from BioKansas. ...
Study: Evidence-based practices for boosting math problem skills not as effective with English language learners
Every year, American students score poorly in international math achievement comparisons. Interventions to help boost math skills have been found effective in some cases for English-dominant speaking students, but a new study co-written by a University of Kansas researcher has found that evidence-based methods to boost problem-solving skills are not...
42nd annual KU Jazz Festival to feature trombonist Ryan Keberle and Catharsis
Special guests Ryan Keberle and his band Catharsis will headline the University of Kansas School of Music’s 42nd Jazz Festival held on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2. The festival will include 7:30 p.m. concerts both days in the Forum of the new Burge Union. ...
New book first to link theory, practice for future social workers
Social workers apply a diverse range of theories that examine social, cultural, political, ecological and psychological aspects of human behavior to their everyday work in helping people. Yet, when receiving their professional education, there are virtually no classes or books that bring the two together. University of Kansas social welfare...
College seeks to lead efforts to diversify museum workforce with new joint master’s degree
The creation of new joint degree puts the University of Kansas at the forefront of the push to address the lack of diversity in the museum workforce in America. ...
Graduate Studies seeks nominations of doctoral candidates
The Office of Graduate Studies invites the University of Kansas campus community to nominate doctoral candidates and recent doctoral graduates for the Argersinger Dissertation Award. ...
Psychology lecturer, student research gender similarities and hiring practices
— From a young age, we’re taught men and women are different, a lesson affecting life roles, expectations and even hiring decisions. But what happens when we learn those differences aren’t so significant? ...
Department of Educational Psychology appoints new chair
Rick Ginsberg, dean of the School of Education at the University of Kansas, has announced a change in leadership within the Department of Educational Psychology. ...
Delay of China tariff increases not yet cause for optimism in end to trade war, international law expert says
President Donald Trump announced Sunday a delay in tariff increases on Chinese goods that were set to take place if a new agreement on several trade issues was not reached. Citing “productive” trade talks and an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the announcement indicates a potential end to...
Breakthrough 'lab-on-a-chip' detects cancer faster, cheaper and less invasively
A new ultrasensitive diagnostic device invented by researchers at the University of Kansas, The University of Kansas Cancer Center and KU Medical Center could allow doctors to detect cancer quickly from a droplet of blood or plasma, leading to timelier interventions and better outcomes for patients. ...
Conversation pairs former Palestinian prime minister with KU economics professor
Salam Fayyad, former Palestinian prime minister, will join a conversation with William Barnett, University of Kansas Oswald Distinguished Professor of Macroeconomics, from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the Spencer Museum of Art. ...
Film & media studies professor takes Oscar for co-writing 'BlacKkKlansman'
After months of Oscar buzz, Kevin Willmott’s work on “BlacKkKlansman” was lauded with an Academy Award for best adapted screenplay Feb. 24. ...