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University mourns deaths of two students
Chancellor Douglas A. Girod shared the following statement regarding the deaths of two KU students this week. ...
'Hawks & Highways' returns with KU events in communities statewide
LAWRENCE — For the second consecutive year, the University of Kansas Alumni Association and Kansas Athletics will host “Hawks & Highways” events in communities throughout Kansas, part of a multiyear effort guided by Chancellor Douglas A. Girod to expand and strengthen outreach across the state. The series will begin with...
KU Advising Network selects 2019 Advisor of the Year
LAWRENCE — Carsten Holm, academic adviser in the Undergraduate Advising Center, was named the 2019 University of Kansas Academic Advisor of the Year during an awards ceremony May 6 in the Burge Union. ...
Retired librarian who lived frugally leaves $1.4M for KU libraries, scholarships
LAWRENCE — Martha “Matt” Mueller, a University of Kansas alumna and retired librarian, left an estate gift of more than $1.4 million to support the university’s libraries and to provide scholarships for students with financial need. A self-described saver, Mueller lived frugally while being able to travel the world. ...
Dirt Works Studio redesigns Nunemaker Center classrooms
LAWRENCE – University of Kansas students in the School of Architecture & Design’s Dirt Works Studio will be wrapping up and showing off their redesign and renovation of two classrooms in the Nunemaker Center on Daisy Hill during a ribbon cutting May 15. ...
Margaret Marco makes new music for the oboe
LAWRENCE – For an oboe player, the music of the Baroque Period is a logical place to begin recording. That’s what University of Kansas Professor of Music Margaret Marco did with her first solo CD in 2009, “Hidden Gems: Oboe Sonatas of the French Baroque.”...
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...
16 Greater KC area teachers receive Jedel Excellence in Mathematics Education Awards
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. The teachers have been notified with surprise visits to classrooms, school assemblies and staff gatherings throughout April and...
Theatre design student earns first place at KCACTF National Contest
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas junior theatre design major Kayleigh Shaffer has received a First Place National award for Sound Design at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. As a result, she’ll receive a monetary award and a paid trip to the Prague Quadrennial, a premier festival often considered...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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...