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Coronavirus expert available to talk to media about outbreak in Wuhan, China
LAWRENCE —University of Kansas researcher Anthony Fehr is available to talk with media about the coronavirus outbreak in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, which the World Health Organization says could spread worldwide. Fehr, assistant professor of molecular biosciences, studies how coronaviruses counter anti-viral measures imposed by their hosts. ...
‘Why We Write’ provides showcase for crafting military tales
LAWRENCE — During the 1940s, the U.S. government commissioned a series of documentary films called “Why We Fight” to spur public support for World War II. ...
Authors say vaccine advocates must harness power of story
LAWRENCE – You know that old saw about how doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result constitutes insanity? Well, a new paper by researchers in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas doesn’t go that far, but it does conclude that to...
KU law professor outlines how Title IX protects transgender students
LAWRENCE — Transgender rights have made significant progress in recent years thanks to court decisions and high-profile transgender individuals putting a spotlight on the issue. Much discrimination still exists, though, especially for young people without political power. ...
KU students initiated into Phi Kappa Phi
Editor's note: This story was updated in May 2021 to reflect a member’s name change. ...
KU Law community mourns passing of former dean
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas School of Law community is mourning the passing of former dean and longtime professor Martin Dickinson, who died Jan. 5 in Estes Park, Colorado. He was 81. ...
The Commons announces spring events for care and well-being series
LAWRENCE — How do we practice care? This question is at the heart of a weekly series of programs offered at The Commons in collaboration with the Institute for Policy & Social Research Center for Compassionate and Sustainable Communities. ...
Gifts benefit study of mammals, Natural History Museum at KU
LAWRENCE — The late KU professor Robert Wilson’s passion and preeminent scholarly achievements in teaching and studying the evolution of small mammals have inspired gift commitments totaling $950,000 from colleagues, friends and family — in particular, three women. The gifts will benefit the Biodiversity Institute and the Natural History Museum...
Registration now open for Software Carpentry workshop Jan. 15-16
LAWRENCE — KU Libraries, along with key partners, has announced an upcoming Software Carpentry Workshop. Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get work done in less time by teaching basic research computing skills. The workshop will take place Jan. 15-16 in the Learned Engineering Expansion Phase 2 building, Room G415,...
New version of fossil-recognition app now works on Android smartphones and includes Cretaceous period
LAWRENCE — In 2015, when researchers at the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum released the free Digital Atlas of Ancient Life app, they didn’t know what kind of reception the smartphone-based field guide might receive. ...
School of Business launches master’s degree in business analytics for fall 2020
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business will begin offering a master’s degree in business analytics next fall. ...
Pharmacy students travel across Kansas to visit independent pharmacies
LAWRENCE — Sixteen University of Kansas School of Pharmacy students will take a three-day trip across Kansas next week to visit 13 independent community pharmacies. ...
Contradicting long-held assumption, research shows acidic environment could boost power of harmful pathogens
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University announces fall candidates for degree
LAWRENCE — The names of 1,355 candidates for degree from the University of Kansas this fall — representing 58 Kansas counties; 40 other states and Washington, D.C.; and 58 other countries — have been announced by the University Registrar. Degrees are officially conferred in January. ...
KPR’s Cinema a Go-Go brings cheesy teenage rebellion to the screen Jan. 10
LAWRENCE — "Retro Cocktail Hour" brings Cinema a Go-Go back to the big screen at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at Liberty Hall. ...
Martin Baron, Washington Post executive editor, to receive 2020 William Allen White Foundation National Citation
LAWRENCE – Martin Baron, executive editor of The Washington Post, has been selected to receive the 2020 William Allen White Foundation National Citation. The award, which recognizes individuals for outstanding journalistic service, comes from a vote of the trustees of the William Allen White Foundation, which is named in honor...
Kansas Geological Survey to measure groundwater levels in western Kansas
LAWRENCE—A crew from the Kansas Geological Survey, based at the University of Kansas, will be in western Kansas measuring groundwater levels the first week of January. ...
KPR’s Holiday Membership Drive surpasses goals, supports local shelters
LAWRENCE – Kansas Public Radio’s winter membership drive surpassed its fundraising goals this December, bringing in more than $49,000 in pledges. ...
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies receives Tinker grant
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Tinker Foundation to fund graduate student research in Latin America. ...
Chancellor Gray-Little to have building named in her honor, receives Chancellor Emerita status
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will rename a premier research facility in honor of the chancellor who made it a reality. ...
KU to present two honorary degrees at 2020 Commencement
LAWRENCE — An acclaimed television journalist and a renowned artist will each receive honorary degrees from the University of Kansas next spring. ...
Study shows what factors lead to 'resilient collaboration' in community improvement efforts
LAWRENCE — Every day, people come together to address challenges facing their communities, such as homelessness, economic development or environmental protection that are not quickly or easily solved. While all are well-intentioned, and collaborations share goals of community betterment, some are more successful than others. ...
KU senior to compete for Churchill Scholarship
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas student has been nominated for the Winston Churchill Scholarship, which provides for one year of study at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. ...
Book aims to revive interest in forgotten weird-fiction writer
LAWRENCE – “Daphne du Maurier gets all the press, but Marjorie Bowen was every bit as good,” said John Tibbetts, University of Kansas associate professor of film & media studies. “In fact, Bowen wrote a short story that I believe du Maurier ripped off for ‘Rebecca!’”...
KPR announces new evening classical host
LAWRENCE — Kansas Public Radio has a new evening classical host. ...