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KU improves to 59th among public schools in 2020 U.S. News rankings
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas increased its ranking two spots to 59th among public universities in the 2020 edition of the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, released Sept. 9. ...
Author-illustrator Jonny Sun will give Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture
LAWRENCE — Author, illustrator and researcher Jonny Sun, notable for his humorous and interpersonal works, will deliver the 2019 Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture. ...
Strength of Latino identity linked to social media political expression
LAWRENCE – If you want to increase Latino Americans’ traditionally low levels of social media expression and political participation, you would do well to increase their belief that as Latinos, they share common characteristics and experiences. ...
KU Engineering awards record number of doctorates
LAWRENCE — It was a record-setting year for graduating students at the highest level for the University of Kansas School of Engineering. In the 2018-19 school year, KU Engineering awarded 45 doctoral degrees — 10 more than the next-best year during the last decade. ...
Georgian leaders visit Lawrence for discussions on improving civic education
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies will host a delegation of Georgian civic educators this month in Lawrence. The Open World Leadership Center, a congressional agency, sent the five professionals, who will be accompanied by a bicultural facilitator and interpreter during their...
KU addiction research and treatment center marks 1st year with community open house
LAWRENCE — The Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment at the University of Kansas will welcome the public to celebrate the center’s first year of community programs, new research initiatives, and expanded staff and facilities during an open house reception from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. ...
'Gender Dynamics in Latin America' and more for the fall Charla De Merienda Series
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies, a designated U.S. Department of Education National Resource Center, has announced its fall 2019 lineup for the Charla de Merienda (Afternoon Chat and Snack) Series. The series, a partnership with The Commons and Lawrence Talks!, launched last...
Researcher to study how extracellular vesicles could enable individualized immunotherapy to fight cancers, other diseases
New conference strives to unite state’s health economics community
LAWRENCE — The field of health economics analyzes both the health care industry and the well-being of the population. ...
Huge sale of vinyl records, audio equipment, CDs to Benefit Audio-Reader Network
LAWRENCE — If you love music, collect vinyl records or simply need to update your stereo system with quality equipment for a good price, then stop by Kansas Audio-Reader’s annual benefit sale, For Your Ears Only. The 17th annual event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. ...
3 KU educators receive Chancellors Club professorships
LAWRENCE — Three professors at the University of Kansas are recipients of the prestigious Chancellors Club Teaching Professorship, which recognizes outstanding educators for their dedication to excellence. ...
Architecture students receive scholarships from American Institute of Architects-St. Louis
LAWRENCE – Twelve KU School of Architecture & Design students have received scholarships from the American Institute of Architects’ St. Louis chapter. These awards for the 2019-2020 school year range from $2,000 to $4,000 and come from two of the seven possible AIA St. Louis funds. ...
KU Libraries announce systematic review workshop
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Libraries will host a systematic review workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 13. The workshop will take place at the Clark Instruction Center in Watson Library. ...
Documentary photographer Yagazie Emezi will give 1st lecture for health humanities series
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will launch its 2019-2020 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Sawyer Seminar series, “Chronic Conditions: Knowing, Seeing & Healing the Body in Global Africa,” with a talk by award-winning documentary photographer Yagazie Emezi at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Kansas Union. ...
The Commons sets Red Hot Research dates for fall 2019
LAWRENCE — Red Hot Research returns this fall with six events for University of Kansas researchers. Red Hot Research is a regular Friday event, built of five short presentations from across KU to open the door for new ways of understanding work through discussion across perspectives. ...
Audio-Reader, Lied Center announce accessible theatre performances for 2019-2020 season
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Architecture students win KC Architectural Foundation awards
LAWRENCE — Five University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design students have won awards from the Kansas City Architectural Foundation. ...
New technology could ‘transform’ hydraulic fracturing, make unconventional reservoirs development more efficient
Renewed grant funds scholarships for internships in East and Southeast Asia
LAWRENCE — More scholarships will be available for University of Kansas students accepting internships in East and Southeast Asia through a two-year, $400,000 grant from the Freeman Foundation. ...
KU hires ADA specialist to assist with workplace accommodations
LAWRENCE — The ADA Resource Center for Equity & Accessibility has a new staff position to support University of Kansas employees who need a workplace accommodation. As the Resource Center’s first accommodation specialist, Abby King helps KU employees navigate the accommodation process by providing information, guidance, consultation and technical assistance...
College announces new leadership for departments, programs and centers
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas departments, programs, centers and one school in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are starting the academic year with new leadership, following the dean’s appointment of new chairs and directors. ...
Alumni Association honors 2 recipients of Fred Ellsworth Medallion
LAWRENCE — The 2019 recipients of the Fred Ellsworth Medallion for extraordinary service to the University of Kansas are Dr. Don Brada of Lawrence and Jeff Kennedy of Wichita. The KU Alumni Association will honor them Sept. 5 before the fall meeting of the association’s national board of directors. Since...
Fall at the Dole Institute: Activism, current issues and history
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its programming lineup for the fall 2019 semester. Events include a mix of topics including effective activism, current U.S. and world events, the upcoming census and national history. ...
The Commons will offer new series on care, well-being
LAWRENCE – How do we practice care? This question is at the heart of a new series of programs offered at The Commons in collaboration with the new Center for Compassionate and Sustainable Communities and other University of Kansas partners. ...
Disability categories in education were redefined to exclude minorities, study shows
LAWRENCE — Organizations inescapably categorize people, and those in the most desirable categories may do whatever it takes to stay there and to exclude others until a more desirable category emerges. However, dominant groups also can rerank existing favorable and unfavorable categories when weaker groups gain greater access to the...
KPR wins Station of the Year for record 18th time
LAWRENCE — Kansas Public Radio, based at the University of Kansas, has earned the Station of the Year award for a record 18th time from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB). The KAB announced the award Aug. 12. The Station of the Year award was first presented in 1996. KPR...