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Artificial intelligence expert originates new theory for decision-making
LAWRENCE — How should people make decisions when the outcomes of their choices are uncertain, and the uncertainty is described by probability theory? ...
The Commons announces shift to virtual format for Red Hot [Remote] Research in fall 2020
LAWRENCE — Red Hot Research will return this fall in a different setting. The series, sponsored by The Commons at the University of Kansas, will take place over Zoom and feature most of the trademark elements of the traditional in-person event as it shifts to a digital channel for connecting...
KU leading project to boost social, academic supports for students learning at school or home
LAWRENCE — The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of society but perhaps affected none more profoundly than education. Schools were forced to close their doors, parents became teachers, and students transitioned to all-online instruction. ...
Former Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera to give virtual reading for Hall Center’s Migration Stories Speaker Series
LAWRENCE — Juan Felipe Herrera, the first Mexican American to be named the U.S. poet laureate, will give a talk this week for the Hall Center for the Humanities. ...
American World Trade Organization loss, repeal of Canada tariffs cloud future of unilateralism, says trade expert
LAWRENCE — Two major developments unfolded today in the ongoing trade war with China and the Trump administration’s expansion of tariffs. First, the World Trade Organization ruled that American tariffs on Chinese goods violated international rules. The administration also announced it would drop its 10% tariff on Canadian aluminum. ...
School of Engineering will host virtual career fair
LAWRENCE — The KU School of Engineering is hosting a virtual Engineering & Computing Career Fair for employers and students to easily connect from any location. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. ...
KU falls 1 spot among public universities, moves up 6 spots overall, in 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas fell one spot to 60th among public universities in the 2021 edition of the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, released today. ...
New study asks if flirting is real and shows it can work
LAWRENCE — “She was totally flirting with you,” my friend told me after the hosts left our table. ...
KU English hosts Northwestern professor’s talk about Native American Literature
LAWRENCE – Kelly Wisecup, associate professor of English and co-director of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research at Northwestern University, will deliver a virtual lecture sponsored by the University of Kansas Department of English titled “Indigenous Reading in the Archives of Empire: Simon Pokagon’s Birchbark Object Lesson.” The...
First KU School of Professional Studies class starts this fall, pursuing workforce-oriented education
OVERLAND PARK — The back-to-school season looks a little different this year, and some University of Kansas students are not only starting a new semester but also make up the first class in the new KU School of Professional Studies. ...
Four KU faculty members receive Distinguished Professor status
Note: This story was updated Sept. 11, 2020, to clarify the named and University Distinguished Professorships awarded. ...
Fall 2020 Architectural Lecture Series focusing on design responses to COVID-19 crisis
Burning for freedom: The migrants ‘Living Tangier’
LAWRENCE – Do you realize that people are willing to cling to the hulls of ships, floating on wooden planks across the Mediterranean, for the dream of a free life in Europe? ...
Study shows contact with criminal justice system affects well-being — with consequences at the polls
LAWRENCE — When police in Aurora, Colorado, handcuffed children and made them lie face down on the pavement after stopping an African-American family they mistakenly identified, they not only made headlines, they prompted city officials to apologize for the officers’ behavior and offer to pay for therapy for the traumatized...
Faculty honored with 2020 College Awards
LAWRENCE — Faculty contributions in research, teaching and mentoring were recognized this spring with a series of awards from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas. The prizes acknowledge outstanding professors for commitment to advising and teaching undergraduate and graduate students, as well as community-engaged...
KU will sponsor 'Russia and Race' lecture series
LAWRENCE— An upcoming lecture series at the University of Kansas that begins next week will look at the historical and contemporary meaning of race in Russia. ...
KUIA names International Support Services director
LAWRENCE — KU International Affairs has welcomed Ali Soltanshahi to the Jayhawk family as its International Support Services director. ...
Scholars develop method to improve students' evaluation of information credibility
LAWRENCE — We live in an era in which misinformation is readily available and seemingly credible sources easily share unreliable information quickly. With dubious information so prevalent, it is especially pressing for students to be able to fully evaluate sources of information, especially those who will work in the media...
Educate & Act Series resumes dialogue around civic engagement
LAWRENCE — The fall Educate & Act series at the University of Kansas will feature opportunities to learn about democracy in the United States and equip attendees with information around civic participation. ...
School of Architecture & Design announces Fall 2020 Hallmark Symposium Lectures
LAWRENCE — The School of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas has announced the Fall 2020 Hallmark Symposium Lecture Series lineup. ...
New Engineering Advisory Board strengthens relationships with alumni
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Engineering has formed a new advisory board of recent graduates to advise the school’s faculty and staff as they prepare students to enter the engineering field. The group, formally known as the Recent Graduate Advisory Board, is composed of about 35 alumni,...
Distinguished professor wins major national chemistry award
LAWRENCE — Kristin Bowman-James, University of Kansas Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, will be the recipient of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Award in Inorganic Chemistry. This is Bowman-James’ first major national award, and she is only the second woman to receive the award since its inception in 1962. ...
KU addiction research and treatment center announces fall seminar series
LAWRENCE — The Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment at the University of Kansas is launching its fall seminar series with a talk by a nationally recognized researcher in the use of psilocybin as treatment for addiction, anxiety and depression. ...