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Spencer Museum announces 2020-2021 KU Common Work of Art
LAWRENCE — The Spencer Museum of Art has selected “Translated Vase,” a large-scale ceramic work by artist Yeesookyung, as the KU Common Work of Art for the 2020–2021 academic year. Although the University of Kansas’ Common Book program is paused because of COVID-19, the Common Work of Art will provide...
KU law school ranks among top third in the nation for employment success
LAWRENCE – More than 86% of graduates in the Class of 2019 at the University of Kansas School of Law landed positions considered “best jobs,” according to data recently released by the American Bar Association. ...
Study shows African immigrants in US do well, despite differences among them
LAWRENCE – President Donald Trump may have nearly ended the flow of refugees and other African immigrants to the United States, but a new study shows that at least those from Nigeria are well educated, hardworking and contribute more to society than they cost the American social security system. The...
KPR seeks additional listener support at end of fiscal year
LAWRENCE — Kansas Public Radio will be on the air Friday, June 26, asking listeners to support the station to help make up for funding lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This spring, the public radio station modified its membership drive, choosing to focus 100% of efforts on providing noncommercial...
KU Law's moot court program ranks 22nd in nation
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas School of Law’s moot court program is 22nd in the nation, according to rankings published recently by the University of Houston Law Center. ...
Program helps KU prepare students with intellectual disability thrive among peers
LAWRENCE — When COVID-19 prompted the closure of the University of Kansas campus, Dana Lattin had faith that students in KU Transition to Postsecondary Education, or TPE, could adapt to their new online experiences. ...
10 KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for summer
LAWRENCE — This summer, 10 KU students will receive Undergraduate Research Awards (UGRAs). UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. ...
KU Virtual Midwestern Music Camp draws nearly 2,000 students
LAWRENCE — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn, the University of Kansas Midwestern Music Camp continued its 85-year-old tradition online and free of charge. ...
For good impression, leave phone alone during work meetings
LAWRENCE – To get on the good side of a new boss, colleague or acquaintance in a business meeting, leave your cellphone stashed in your pocket or purse. ...
Evolutionary biology may be solution to economic recovery
LAWRENCE — Researchers are examining policies that can help bring the global economy back on track. ...
Two KU juniors earn Astronaut Scholarships
LAWRENCE — Two juniors majoring in STEM fields are the latest University of Kansas students to earn scholarships from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. ...
Research delves into causes of nightmares that shadow female survivors of sexual trauma
LAWRENCE — It’s been estimated that up to 88% of survivors of rape or molestation suffer from persistent nightmares that can occur multiple times per week, seemingly at random. ...
Civil law expert can comment on Supreme Court allowing qualified immunity to stand, Thomas dissent
LAWRENCE — The U.S. Supreme Court announced today it had declined to hear challenges to qualified immunity, which gives government workers, including police officers, broad protections when accused of violating constitutional rights. The protection has come into question outside of legal circles recently following the death of George Floyd in...
Supreme Court's ruling logical end to discrimination against LGBT workers, KU law expert says
LAWRENCE — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 today that federal employment discrimination laws apply to LGBT individuals, in essence ruling that they cannot be fired for being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. ...
KU ROTC cadets receive commissions into Army
LAWRENCE — Three cadets from University of Kansas Army ROTC received commissions into the U.S. Army during a live virtual commissioning ceremony from the Pentagon on Friday, June 12. ...
Cool Science offers online learning for kids, adults
LAWRENCE — Cool Science, a National Science Foundation-funded program that integrates science and art to promote understanding of extreme weather events, will offer remote programming this year for children and adults in Kansas, Missouri and Massachusetts. ...
KU launches online certificate in public and population health, addressing critical need
OVERLAND PARK — The University of Kansas’s new, online Undergraduate Certificate in Public and Population Health provides critical training during an unprecedented time in the world. Offered in collaboration between the KU Edwards Campus and KU Medical Center, the program focuses on key concepts of public and population health as...
KU law school launches legal research corps
LAWRENCE – A new project at the University of Kansas School of Law aims to meet community needs for legal services and provide hands-on learning to law students. ...
New study advocates updating approach to teaching supply chain curriculum
LAWRENCE — “Nobody worries about the supply chain until something goes wrong,” said Joe Walden, the assistant area director in analytics, information and operations management at the University of Kansas. ...
Dole Institute to livestream ‘A Conversation on Race’ special event
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced that it will livestream a special event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16. “A Conversation on Race” will be hosted by Barbara Ballard, senior associate director of the institute, and will feature Roosevelt “Rose”...
Weinhold named Department of Pharmacy Practice chair
LAWRENCE — Frank Weinhold is the new chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. He began his position June 1. ...
KU Law students make 2020 honor roll for pro bono service
LAWRENCE – Fifty-one University of Kansas School of Law students contributed 2,578 hours of free legal services over the past year. ...