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Vice provost for diversity & equity finalist interviews announced
LAWRENCE — Three candidates for vice provost for diversity & equity at the University of Kansas will take part in finalist interviews with campus constituents. ...
Overuse of emergency room reducible through primary care relationship, economist finds
LAWRENCE — David Slusky keeps hearing the same comments from other parents who are isolating with young children. ...
Dave Tell named KU digital humanities institute co-director
LAWRENCE — Dave Tell, University of Kansas professor of communication studies and creator of the nationally renowned Emmett Till Memory Project, has been named co-director of KU's Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities. ...
14 KC area math teachers receive awards of up to $10K for outstanding education
LAWRENCE — The Jedel Family Foundation has announced the recipients of this year’s Jedel Excellence in Mathematics Education Awards. The winners exemplify innovation, mentorship and service in elementary and secondary mathematics teaching. Over the last two weeks, these teachers were notified with surprise announcements during virtual staff gatherings, which were...
Mahogany tree family dates back to last hurrah of the dinosaurs
LAWRENCE — You might own something made from mahogany like furniture, paneling or a musical instrument. ...
Three alumni receive top award from KU Law
LAWRENCE — Three University of Kansas School of Law alumni will receive the law school’s highest alumni honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, this year. The award celebrates graduates for their professional achievements, contributions to the legal field and service to their communities and the university. ...
KU announces 2020 Beckman Scholars
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas students Anton Barybin, of Lawrence, and Emily Hughes, of Leawood, have been selected for the Beckman Scholars Program, which supports research by exceptional undergraduates who seek to become leaders in the science field. Since 2015, KU has chosen two students for this annual honor,...
New book outlines how students can become 'self-determined learners'
LAWRENCE — One major disruptor of the COVID-19 crisis has been the unprecedented need for millions of students to continue their education outside of a traditional classroom setting. But the crisis could be an opportunity to give students ownership of their own education and become the model for a new...
Project on the History of Black Writing to host digital presentation recognizing 75th anniversary of 'Black Boy'
LAWRENCE — Howard Rambsy II, author, cultural critic and professor of African American & American literature at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, will present a webinar on Richard Wright’s autobiography, “Black Boy,” to mark the 75th anniversary of the book’s release. ...
Four researchers receive University Scholarly Achievement Awards honoring midcareer faculty
LAWRENCE — Four midcareer faculty members at the University of Kansas have earned an award recognizing their significant scholarly achievements and research contributions to their field. ...
Kansas Geological Survey investigates CO2 use in oil recovery and underground storage
LAWRENCE — As part of a national effort to reduce the release of carbon dioxide into the air, the Kansas Geological Survey has joined forces with private and public partners to help determine whether carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial sources can be safely and economically injected underground for long-term storage...
$20K donation supports Kansas firefighter training
LAWRENCE — State Farm has donated $20,000 through KU Endowment to the Kansas Fire & Training Rescue Institute (KFRTI) – a unit of KU Professional & Continuing Education. KFRTI will use the funds to purchase the additional vehicle extrication equipment needed to train Kansas firefighters who respond to crashes. ...
Researchers donate protective equipment to KU Health System
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — Researchers from the University of Kansas Medical Center donated much-needed equipment to help their colleagues at The University of Kansas Health System currently caring for patients with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19. ...
Students receive top honors at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas’ Department of Theatre & Dance has announced the following students earned awards and recognition from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region V. Almost all of the work stemmed from KU’s University Theatre productions. ...
Global uncertainty may force businesses to rely on flexibility rather than efficiency
New book celebrates Strength Perspective's pervasive influence on social work, freely available online
LAWRENCE — Thirty years ago, authors in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare published an article that formalized and named a burgeoning movement in social work: Focusing on people’s strengths to help them solve problems. Now, KU authors have edited a new book celebrating three decades of that...
Capitol Graduate Research Summit 2020 winners announced
LAWRENCE — Four University of Kansas students received honors during the 17th annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka at the end of February. ...
Medical students to graduate early and volunteer for program providing aid to Kansans during pandemic
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — More than fifty senior students from the University of Kansas School of Medicine have asked to graduate early to participate in the Kansas Pandemic Volunteer Health Care Workforce, a program that will deploy them throughout Kansas as part of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
KU junior wins Goldwater scholarship
LAWRENCE — Angelica Lang was in the middle of an online exam for a psychology course when she got the email. ...
Study finds real estate taxes hit poor hardest, not necessarily used for assumed purposes
Journalism professor awarded Budig Teaching Professorship
LAWRENCE — Jerry Crawford, University of Kansas associate professor of journalism, is the recipient of the 2020 Gretchen and Gene Budig Teaching Professorship. ...
Submit nominations for Sustainability Leadership Awards
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Sustainability is accepting nominations for the 13th Annual Sustainability Leadership Awards. These awards recognize students, faculty, staff, programs and projects that have made important contributions to sustainability and have promoted the values of environmental, economic and social responsibility. ...
Four students nominated for Udall scholarships
LAWRENCE — Four students at the University of Kansas are nominees for Udall Undergraduate Scholarships, which recognize students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, native health care or the environment. ...
Designers have been anticipating outbreaks for years
LAWRENCE — Who could have foreseen the tragic consequences of the novel coronavirus pandemic that threatens to overwhelm America’s hospital system, and in particular, emergency departments? ...
KU honored for its pathways for students transferring from community colleges
LAWRENCE — For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Kansas has been recognized for excellence in community college transfer by a national honor society. ...