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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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Study shows vulnerable populations with less education more likely to believe, share misinformation
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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. ...
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...
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...
High tech connects scattered piano majors to campus, instructors
LAWRENCE – When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the University of Kansas campus in March, the piano teachers in the School of Music turned to a technological solution that they say has been a low-cost “lifeline” for students stranded in various places across the country. ...
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...
Students win Outstanding Presentation Awards at Online Undergraduate Research Symposium
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas recently hosted the 23rd annual Undergraduate Research Symposium online. The Online Undergraduate Research Symposium website features over 200 student presentations from disciplines all across campus. ...
Klusmeier selected to lead academic success endeavors at KU
LAWRENCE — Susan Klusmeier, who has served in various roles at the University of Kansas since 2016, and for the past 11 months as interim vice provost for undergraduate studies, will be the new vice provost for academic success. ...
KU scholar selected as 2020 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas scholar Sarah Deer was named today as one of 27 researchers in the 2020 class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows. With a $200,000 stipend, it is one of the most generous awards of its kind for scholarship in the humanities and social sciences. Honorees include established...
Study suggests remnants of Bering Strait and other human migration paths exist underwater at 'choke points'
LAWRENCE — Today, sea-level rise is a great concern of humanity as climate change warms the planet and melts ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica. Indeed, great coastal cities around the world like Miami and New Orleans could be underwater later in this century. ...
Music therapist’s writings range from philosophical to practical
LAWRENCE – Bill Matney believes music therapists must sing and play a variety of instruments to have a complete toolkit to help their clients. ...
KPR's ‘Trail Mix’ presents a virtual concert with Ordinary Elephant
LAWRENCE – Kansas Public Radio's “Trail Mix” will present its first virtual concert with the talented folk duo Ordinary Elephant. The virtual concert will take place at 7 p.m. May 28. ...
Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures announces name change
LAWRENCE – The Kansas Board of Regents recently approved a name change for a University of Kansas languages department in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. ...
KU researchers harnessing power of stories to help Kansans navigate pandemic
LAWRENCE – University of Kansas researchers are helping Kansans cope with the COVID-19 pandemic by tapping into a simple but powerful tool: stories. ...
Study: Lack of diverse high school media contributing to fewer voices in national conversation
LAWRENCE — As media organizations downsize across the country, fewer voices are represented in the national media dialogue, and the already small number of minority voices declines further. While it stands to reason those voices could be replaced by recruiting young, diverse populations into the field, a University of Kansas...
2020 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award winners announced
LAWRENCE — The Center for Undergraduate Research has announced the winners of two annual awards given to recognize undergraduate research mentors who make a difference in the lives of their students at the University of Kansas. ...