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Academic center changes its name to reflect broader scope of services
LAWRENCE — The Academic Achievement & Access Center (AAAC) changed its name, effective June 1, to the University Academic Support Centers, or UASC. ...
KU research award recipients working toward treatments for cancer, other diseases
LAWRENCE — Three projects with the potential to help patients suffering from chronic diseases were selected to receive the 2020 J.R. and Inez Jay Fund research award. Researchers from the Higuchi Biosciences Center and the departments of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry are among this year’s honorees. ...
Pharmacy school again exceeds national average for residency placement
LAWRENCE — Close to half of the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy 2020 graduates applied to residency programs, and once again, KU pharmacy students matched at a rate far above the national average, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. ...
Remdesivir, the drug therapy recently authorized under emergency-use protocol for COVID-19, contains crucial ingredient from KU
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To reel in job, study suggests casting multiple nets
LAWRENCE – The counterintuitive appeal of Stanford University sociologist Mark Granovetter’s theory about “the strength of weak ties” being key to finding a job has steadily grown since he first published it in 1973. ...
Jayhawk Esports win in Cinderella story
LAWRENCE — After early termination of regular season College League of Legends play due to the COVID-19 pandemic, other tournament providers offered weekly tournaments. Jayhawk Esports participated in the third Battlefly/Riot tournament, coming through as the grand champions in a Cinderella story. ...
Trump order aimed at social media 'could be disastrous,' media law expert says
LAWRENCE — The White House announced Thursday that President Donald Trump intended to sign an executive order targeting social media companies, including Twitter, Facebook and Google, for the ways they monitor content on their platforms. The order comes just days after Twitter placed fact-checking labels on Trump’s tweets regarding mail-in...
US move on Hong Kong autonomy has trade, cold war implications, world trade expert says
LAWRENCE — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer maintains autonomy from mainland China, a move that could have significant ramifications in trade between the U.S. and Hong Kong. While the island has been exempt from tariffs leveled by the Trump administration, Wednesday’s move...
Associate professor earns Emerging Scholar honor for international management research
LAWRENCE — Minyoung Kim, associate professor of strategy and international business at the University of Kansas School of Business, will receive the 2020 International Management (IM) Division FIU Emerging Scholar Award from the Academy of Management. ...
Study shows self-sacrifice top motivator for Iraqis working in public service
LAWRENCE — People who make careers of public service may cite many motivations for choosing their work, including loyalty to institutions and parties or the desire to shape public policy. A new University of Kansas study shows that is not the case in Iraq, a nation unique in the upheaval,...
Expert available to discuss moral implications for reopening economy
LAWRENCE — While scientists and economists are debating the health and financial reasons of why the economy should reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic, there is another factor that should also be considered. ...
Dole Institute awards congressional history prize to state students
LAWRENCE – The Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections at the University of Kansas Dole Institute of Politics honored three projects with the 2020 Robert J. Dole Congressional History Prize for this year’s Kansas History Day State Contest. The event was judged in April 2020 virtually with the...
KPR cancels 2020 KPR Ice Cream Social
LAWRENCE – Kansas Public Radio was set to hold its fourth annual KPR Ice Cream Social on June 18 at Maceli’s. The ice cream social draws nearly 300 KPR members and listeners from around the area. Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, KPR has decided to cancel the 2020 event. ...
Mathematics department announces Spring 2020 Awards
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas mathematics department recently recognized its undergraduate and graduate students and faculty for outstanding academic and teaching achievements. Usually these awards are presented at the department’s annual honors banquet, but due to COVID-19 concerns, the banquet was not held this year. ...
With new NSF grant, firm aims to cheaply produce hydrogen for consumers via ‘water splitting’ breakthrough
LAWRENCE — A startup firm with roots in the University of Kansas School of Engineering and Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis will leverage a two-year, $750,000 Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Science Foundation to advance technology that can broaden the popularity and ease of owning cars with...
Four KU students to compete for Astronaut Scholarships
LAWRENCE — Four academically talented University of Kansas students will be competing for scholarships from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. ...
‘Downsizing’ book encourages older people to confront their possessions
LAWRENCE — A whole self-help industry has erupted around showing people how to organize their homes and get rid of clutter. While this applies to many Americans, it is especially significant for older adults. ...
Law school honors 2020 graduates for scholarship, leadership and service
LAWRENCE – Ten University of Kansas School of Law graduates from the Class of 2020 received awards for distinguishing themselves in scholarship, leadership and service to the law school and the community. ...
Study shows vulnerable populations with less education more likely to believe, share misinformation
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KU Law partners with UN to train diplomats on indigenous issues, conflict resolution
LAWRENCE — Students at the University of Kansas School of Law will have a chance to train diplomats on indigenous issues and conflict resolution as part of a new partnership. ...
World Trade Organization leader's resignation marks crossroad for global trade, expert says
LAWRENCE — World Trade Organization Director-General Roberto Azevêdo announced Thursday his resignation, surprising the international trade community and adding to uncertainty caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. Azevêdo will serve until Aug. 31, though his second four-year term was not set to expire until 2021. Raj Bhala, an international trade...
Laird Essay Contest winners explore Russia, Ukraine’s current politics
LAWRENCE — The Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies has announced that this year’s Roy D. and Betty Laird Essay Contest winners are Matti Dimmick in the undergraduate essay category for her essay “Putin’s Gendered Political Discourse” and Steven Mutz in the graduate essay category for his essay...
KU junior earns honorable mention from Udall Scholarship foundation
LAWRENCE — Laura Phillips, a junior at the University of Kansas, earned an honorable mention recognition from the Morris K. Udall and Stuart Udall Foundation in the competition to become 2020 Udall Scholars. ...
Chemistry department announces annual awards, scholarship winners
LAWRENCE — Students in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kansas received over $130,000 in awards and scholarships in recognition of superior academic, research and teaching performance. ...
Daniel Hernández awarded Morrison Foundation Teaching Award
LAWRENCE – Daniel Hernández, assistant professor of mathematics, received the 2020 Morrison Foundation Teaching Award. This award was established in 2008 by the Don and Pat Morrison Foundation to recognize outstanding teaching in mathematics. The Department of Mathematics selects a recipient each year in recognition of exemplary teaching and...