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Mon, 05/13/2019

Hall Center announces lecture series lineup for 2019-2020

LAWRENCE — The Hall Center for the Humanities has announced its Humanities Lecture Series for 2019-2020. Founded in 1947, the Humanities Lecture Series is the oldest continuing series at the University of Kansas. More than 185 eminent scholars from around the world have participated in the program, including author Salman...

Fri, 05/10/2019

Students win Outstanding Presentation Awards at Undergraduate Research Symposium

LAWRENCE — More than 800 students, faculty, staff, and guests attended KU’s 22nd annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 27 to hear student presenters share the results of their research and creative projects. The event took place in the Kansas Union and the Commons, where over 300 students from across...

Thu, 05/09/2019

2019 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award winners announced

LAWRENCE — Two members of the University of Kansas community were honored at the 22nd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium for their extraordinary commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers. The recognition took place at the symposium’s Award Banquet on April 27. ...

Wed, 05/08/2019

KU researchers land grant to develop eating disorder screening tool for military, VA

LAWRENCE — When one thinks of the military, images of elite, highly fit soldiers often come to mind. Conversely, talk of eating disorders generally steers toward undernourished individuals, often young women. However, data has shown that the prevalence of eating disorders in the military is roughly the same as in...

Wed, 05/08/2019

Spencer Museum announces 2019 Brosseau Creativity Award recipients

LAWRENCE — The Spencer Museum of Art has announced the 2019 recipients of the Jack & Lavon Brosseau Creativity Awards. Established by benefactor Lavon Brosseau in 2011, the awards honor thought-provoking creative work in the categories of writing and diverse media from University of Kansas undergraduate students in any area...

Wed, 05/08/2019

Latest round of tariffs, trade talks illustrate importance of American, Chinese positions, trade law expert says

LAWRENCE — The Trump administration has announced plans to raise tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, and China is sending a delegation to Washington to save talks about ending a trade war between the two nations. Negotiations to resolve trade disputes nearly have come undone following...

Wed, 05/08/2019

University of Kansas to honor 2019 University Award winners May 18

Wed, 05/08/2019

Math professor will be honored for distinguished teaching

LAWRENCE — Jeremy Martin, a University of Kansas professor of mathematics long recognized for his commitment to teaching excellence, has been named by the Kansas Section of the Mathematical Association of America (KSMAA) as the recipient of its 2019 award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics. The...

Tue, 05/07/2019

Seminar to explore recent developments in law

LAWRENCE — University of Kansas School of Law faculty members and alumni will review the latest developments in a wide range of practice areas during the 33rd annual “Recent Developments in the Law” seminar May 22-23. ...

Tue, 05/07/2019

Particle telescope will probe subatomic makeup of the sun’s cosmic rays and could lead to more precise cancer treatments

LAWRENCE — With a recent three-year, $1.4 million grant from NASA, a research team from the University of Kansas will help design and build a particle telescope to launch into orbit aboard a satellite. ...

Tue, 05/07/2019

Director of KU TRIO Talent Search inducted into Mid-America Education Hall of Fame

LAWRENCE – Rebecca Dukstein, director of the TRIO Talent Search program at the University of Kansas, was inducted into the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Kansas City Kansas Community College Foundation, April 27 at the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame Awards and Scholarship Event. ...

Tue, 05/07/2019

Independence School District joins MCC in KU’s Degree in 3 Program

Mon, 05/06/2019

Donna Ginther to lead Institute for Policy & Social Research

Mon, 05/06/2019

Study examines benefits of teaching math in culturally responsive ways

Mon, 05/06/2019

Trombone trio expands repertoire on new recording

Fri, 05/03/2019

Two KU juniors named as Goldwater Scholars

LAWRENCE — As friends who are both officers of the Chemistry Club and fellow chemistry majors at the University of Kansas, it was fitting that Eleanor Stewart-Jones and Tyler Nguyen would get the news together. ...

Fri, 05/03/2019

LaunchKU fills funding gaps for projects across KU

LAWRENCE — Virtually every corner of the University of Kansas benefits from donor contributions, from digging up dinosaur bones to planting gardens, and the crowdfunding platform LaunchKU has helped groups across the university accomplish those tasks and more. ...

Fri, 05/03/2019

Final pharmacy dean candidate to present May 7

LAWRENCE — The founding dean for the High Point University School of Pharmacy is the third candidate who will take part in on-campus interviews for the position of University of Kansas dean of pharmacy. ...

Fri, 05/03/2019

KU seniors honor high school teachers with 2019 Wolfe Family Teaching Awards

LAWRENCE — Three outstanding high school teachers will be recognized with 2019 Wolfe Family Teaching Awards during the University of Kansas Commencement weekend. Several years after having set foot in the teachers’ classrooms, students say the influence of these educators is not forgotten. ...

Thu, 05/02/2019

Fund managers’ political bias can cost investors, study shows

LAWRENCE – In addition to their tendencies to be biased toward companies located very close to them, a new paper by University of Kansas researchers finds mutual fund managers tend to favor the stocks of companies whose executives share their political leanings. ...

Thu, 05/02/2019

KU to honor faculty, academic staff retirees May 23

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will honor retiring faculty and academic staff members with a lunch at noon May 23 in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Chancellor Douglas A. Girod and Interim Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor Carl Lejuez will recognize the employees during the lunch. ...

Thu, 05/02/2019

KU earns national recognition for 1st-generation student experience

LAWRENCE — A national higher education organization has recognized the University of Kansas for the university’s commitment to first-generation students. ...

Thu, 05/02/2019

KU expands leadership studies offerings with 2 new online certificates

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has expanded its leadership studies offerings with two new online certificates through the Institute for Leadership Studies (ILS). Beginning in spring 2019, the ILS, which currently houses a leadership studies minor and leadership engagement certificate as well as several other programs and initiatives, began...

Wed, 05/01/2019

2019 Rocket Grants award $60K to 11 artist projects, 4 in Lawrence

Wed, 05/01/2019

‘Funnyhouse of a Negro’ gets under character’s skin

LAWRENCE – More than one white politician has landed in hot water this year after old photographs of them dressed in blackface surfaced. Clearly, racial stereotypes are still a touchy subject. So is it OK for minorities to dress in whiteface? What if it’s meant to represent an inner conflict...

Wed, 05/01/2019

Communes carry on in individualistic America

Tue, 04/30/2019

Business professor examines why firms don't use human capital data

LAWRENCE — Many businesses say their most valued assets are their people. But just about anyone who’s had a job can tell you that’s not always the case. A University of Kansas business professor has co-written a white paper examining one reason that businesses are reluctant to use human capital,...

Tue, 04/30/2019

Chancellor to celebrate rededication of Victory Eagle sculpture on Memorial Drive

LAWRENCE — A sculpture commemorating the veterans and casualties of World War I is getting a new home on the University of Kansas campus. ...

Tue, 04/30/2019

Research explores behavior of quarks and gluons at Large Hadron Collider

Tue, 04/30/2019

University announces March 2019 Employees of the Month

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced the March 2019 Employees of the Month. They are as follows:...

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