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Legal scholar to deliver Distinguished Public Lands Lecture
LAWRENCE — Legal scholar Justin Pidot will explore the law and policy surrounding natural resources law topics when he delivers the Distinguished Public Lands Lecture at the University of Kansas School of Law this spring. ...
SOEHS department announces Dedication to Social Justice and Liberation Award
LAWRENCE – The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Kansas has announced a new award for a current graduate student within the department who demonstrates a commitment to seek, find and forge the advancement of social justice and liberation through research, practice, teaching, advocacy or activism. ...
Virtual reality application offers children with autism spectrum disorder a way to practice social skills
LAWRENCE — For individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), social interactions can be awkward or difficult to navigate. Whether it’s a conversation in the hallway at school or buying a candy bar at a grocery store, direct instruction and practice of social skills may be required to support success. Practicing...
Collaborative series shines light on many voices addressing climate solutions
LAWRENCE – A University of Kansas spring program series will feature contributors to the 2020 book “All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis.” Each event will feature dialogue across study and practice and compel attendees to think about climate in both contemporary terms and historical...
KU junior named as finalist for Harry S. Truman Scholarship
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas junior from Emporia is a finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. ...
Clinic closures disrupt preventive health care for low-income women, study finds
LAWRENCE — Conservative legislation has resulted in funding cuts and clinic closures for abortion providers in many states. But such anti-abortion policies have damaging consequences on women who rely on family planning clinics for other health services, according to new research from the University of Kansas. ...
Visiting scholar will address need for more diversity in STEM fields
LAWRENCE — A Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar will examine how to improve diversity in science during a lecture at the University of Kansas. ...
Shakespeare's text reimagined for today in 'Musings of Fire'
LAWRENCE – The University Theatre’s spring debut brings professional actors Zooming in to interact with student actors for the world premiere of “Musings of Fire.” A poignant illumination of the country’s current political, social and cultural climate, “Musings of Fire” has been adapted from Shakespeare’s text by Santiago Sosa, visiting...
KU lands grant to improve technology use among faculty, researchers in special education
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has earned funding to launch a center dedicated to connecting researchers, educators and higher education faculty across the country to improve the use of technology in special education. The Center for Innovation, Design & Digital Learning has begun its mission to build collaborative networks,...
'Jayhawk Theatre on the Air' turns contemporary plays into radio-style dramas for remote audiences
LAWRENCE — During the Great Depression, Orson Welles’ "The Mercury Theatre on the Air" brought new, exciting dramas to communities that couldn’t otherwise afford to attend theatre. Fast-forward to the current pandemic, with theatres mostly closed and so many people out of work. The University of Kansas Department of Theatre...
KU qualifies 2 teams for National Debate Tournament
LAWRENCE — For the 54th consecutive year, the University of Kansas has qualified teams to compete at the National Debate Tournament. ...
One Day. One KU. reaches new height of nearly $3.4 million
LAWRENCE — KU’s fourth annual One Day. One KU. giving day brought in gifts benefiting everything from butterflies to Alzheimer’s disease research on its most successful giving day to date. ...
University announces first cohort of KU Public Scholars
LAWRENCE — A diverse group of University of Kansas researchers from a broad range of scholarly backgrounds — and including many female and underrepresented voices — will receive training and work together to produce public scholarship that speaks to a broader audience. ...
KU ranked as No. 5 best school in the country for veterans
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas ranks fifth nationally among Tier 1 research institutions in the annual “Military Friendly Schools” survey, up from a No. 6 ranking last year. ...
A secret, two-note formula tugs heartstrings in movies
LAWRENCE – Can a few seconds' worth of music convey the triumph of civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr., the price he paid to achieve it and yet presage the struggles to come in our own time? ...
Porras selected to lead diversity efforts at Dominican University
LAWRENCE — After a 15-year career at the University of Kansas, Precious Porras is leaving to take the next step in her career. Porras, assistant vice provost for student affairs, was selected to be the chief diversity officer for Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. ...
Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit goes virtual, highlights groundbreaking research
LAWRENCE – Eight University of Kansas graduate students from the Lawrence campus and five graduate students from the KU Medical Center are putting their groundbreaking research on public display starting Feb. 18. ...
KPR launches book club with ‘Ladybird, Collected’
LAWRENCE – Kansas Public Radio is launching its first book club. ...
Virtual KU Engineering Expo expands opportunities for K-8 participants
LAWRENCE – One of the University of Kansas School of Engineering’s signature events dating back more than a century will take place later this month – in a virtual format. The KU Engineering Expo is set for noon-3 p.m. Feb. 21 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 22. Events are primarily...
Researcher calls for improved, Afrocentric approach to mental health services for Black mothers
KU will offer Virtual Career & Internship Expo on Feb. 17
LAWRENCE — The University Career Center is hosting its annual Career & Internship Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. This virtual event will feature more than 100 employers from across the country that are recruiting for full-time and part-time jobs and internships. ...
KU Public Safety releases 2020 crime data for Lawrence campus
LAWRENCE — Reported crimes were down on the University of Kansas Lawrence campus, according to statistics released today by the KU Public Safety Office. ...
KU Debate finishes 2nd at Northwestern Tournament
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas debate team finished the regular season around midnight Feb. 8 with strong performances at the Owen L. Coon Memorial Debate Tournament hosted by Northwestern University. ...
Spring 2021 Architecture Lecture Series programming announced
LAWRENCE — The School of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas has announced the Spring 2021 Architecture Lecture Series lineup. ...