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Law professor to serve as virtual visiting scholar at Emory
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas School of Law Professor Lua Kamál Yuille will serve as the inaugural virtual visiting scholar at the Vulnerability and the Human Condition Initiative, which is based at Emory University in Atlanta. ...
KU scholar documents African refugees' journeys to Europe, helps improve programs to assist transition
LAWRENCE — War, famine and persecution have prompted millions to flee their homes as refugees around the world. While working in Italy, a University of Kansas scholar saw firsthand scores of African refugees arrive there, which grew into a research project to understand their experiences and assess how local agencies...
Researchers use car collisions with deer to shed light on mysterious animal-population phenomena
Virtual exhibition reveals story of 'Lonely Homesteader' during western land rush
LAWRENCE — Lily Stearns was a nimble liar, a master manipulator and an all-around opportunist. ...
Public Management Center announces Emerging Leaders Academy graduates
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas Public Management Center has announced the fall 2020 Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) graduates. The graduation ceremony was held virtually Dec. 11 due to safety concerns around COVID-19. ...
Law Journal Symposium to explore international legal challenges
LAWRENCE — Legal scholars from around the world will present papers and discuss the topic of "International Legal Challenges Facing the New U.S. Administration: Critical Analyses from the American Heartland” at the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy’s annual symposium Feb. 12. ...
Black parents protect children's privacy through home schooling, research shows
LAWRENCE — Privacy is among the most cherished of American rights. Yet, one of society’s most vulnerable populations — Black children — are denied the benefits of the right to privacy through discriminatory educational practices, and a growing number of Black parents are turning to home education to protect that...
Nominations are open for Student Employee of the Year
LAWRENCE — The University Career Center (UCC) is accepting nominations for the University of Kansas Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) award. Nominations are open until Feb. 5. The award recognizes student employees who embody service excellence, dedication and stellar academic achievement. Any supervisor may nominate up to three students...
41 KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring
LAWRENCE — This spring, 41 KU students will receive an Undergraduate Research Award. UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. ...
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. ...
Study finds overidentification skews online job reviews
LAWRENCE – Corporate consultants have preached “aligning” oneself with one’s workplace for decades. And a new study shows how far some have taken the notion, to the point they are quite willing to tell flattering lies about their organization to online review sites like Glassdoor. ...
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. ...
COVID-19 rapid test under development at KU moving closer to commercial readiness
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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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Intermarriage's effect on cultural 'assimilation' of Asian Americans examined in new book
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. ...