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HUD proposed changes could influence poor families' ability to buy food, medicine, housing scholar says
A proposal by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson to increase minimum flat rents and make other changes would likely cause many single-parent families in public housing to buy less food and medication, according to an analysis by a University of Kansas researcher of federal affordable...
Two appointed to serve as interim deans
University of Kansas leadership has named interim deans for two of its largest academic units. ...
Laird Essay Contest winner explores Russia-China relations
The Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies has announced that this year’s Roy D. and Betty Laird Essay Contest winner is John Stanko, a master’s degree candidate from CREES, for his essay “The Relevancy Gambit: A Vision for the Future Evolution of the Russia-China Relationship.” ...
KPR wraps up spring membership drive with $376K in pledges
Kansas Public Radio ended its spring membership drive with $376,000 in listener pledges, surpassing the typical spring goal of $280,000. In addition to listener pledges, KPR received $60,000 in challenge grants, which are provided by an individual, company or foundation. ...
Remembering Tom McCoy, professor emeritus of architecture
The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design community is mourning the death of Professor Emeritus Thomas McCoy. He died April 19, 2018, at age 82. ...
KU recognizes 2018 Sustainability Leadership Award recipients
The University of Kansas Center for Sustainability will recognize 10 individuals and initiatives with Sustainability Leadership Awards today, April 27. The event, which is open to the public, will take place at 3:30 p.m. on the Dance Pavilion west of Potter Lake. The Sustainability Leadership Awards highlight outstanding leadership...
In near-complete fossil form, only known Kansas dinosaur reappears after 100 million years
Four students nominated for Astronaut Scholarships
Four outstanding University of Kansas undergraduates are representing KU in the Astronaut Scholarship program. ...
More than 250 students to present projects at Undergraduate Research Symposium
The 21st Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, in the Kansas Union. ...
Volcanoes, dinosaurs, high-tech labs highlight geology celebration
teaching and basic and applied research across the earth sciences, the EEEC encompasses three different buildings and partnerships among the departments of Geology, Geography & Atmospheric Science, Chemical & Petroleum Engineering and the Environmental Studies Program. ...
New ethical guidelines encourage scientists to engage with indigenous communities before studying ancient remains
A collaborative group of indigenous and nonindigenous scholars encourages scientists to meaningfully engage with indigenous communities on paleogenomics research, in a new series of ethical guidelines published Thursday in the journal Science. ...
Spencer Museum announces 2018 Brosseau Creativity Award recipients
The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas has announced the 2018 recipients of the Jack and 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 undergraduate students in any field. ...
Author, commentator will discuss religious literacy, nationalism
Stephen Prothero, a New York Times best-selling author and frequent network and cable TV commentator, will present a public lecture, “Religious Literacy in an Age of Religious Nationalism” at 7 p.m. Monday, April 30, in The Commons. ...
'BlacKkKlansman' taking Willmott from Kansas to Cannes
It’s the wave of populist nationalism buoying the political fortunes of President Donald Trump and France’s Marine Le Pen, among others, that will deliver Kansas filmmaker Kevin Willmott to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean next month when the film he co-wrote with Spike Lee, “BlackKklansman,” is featured in the...
Mary Fry to give annual education Budig lecture
The University of Kansas School of Education welcomes Mary Fry, associate professor in the Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences, as the 2018 Budig Teaching Professorship award recipient and featured lecturer. ...
MCC, KU sign agreement to advance pathways for KC students
– A new agreement between the University of Kansas and Metropolitan Community College significantly reduces the financial and time commitment barriers that community college students face in completing their education at a four-year institution. ...
Study shows youths depend on dangerous, inaccurate information when searching for health info online
The internet can be a tricky place to turn when looking for health information. People can find bad information, become confused or decide their problems are catastrophic. New research from the University of Kansas shows adolescents have those same problems and struggle to find credible, safe information when searching the...
Winners of 62nd annual Snyder Book Collecting Contest recognized
KU Libraries announced the winners of the 62nd annual Snyder Book Collecting Contest at an awards presentation on April 11. The contest, established in 1957 by Elizabeth Snyder, is designed to recognize and cultivate students' interest in collecting books. Snyder worked with Robert Vosper, director of KU Libraries at the...
KU hires Tulane technology leader as new CIO
begin her responsibilities July 1. Her current responsibilities at Tulane include strategic direction and leadership for planning, budgeting, implementation and ongoing support for academic and administrative technology. In addition, she is responsible for aligning technology resources to support and enhance high-activity research needs, innovative pedagogy and student success. ...
Study: Prejudiced attitudes — not economic concern — drove most voters to Trump
Much of the narrative surrounding Donald Trump's surprising 2016 election victory has focused on economically stressed voters in Rust Belt states — feeling forgotten by both major parties and fretting over globalization — who rallied behind an outsider pushing for change. ...
Stage set for gender-bending theatre with 'La Cage aux Folles,' 'The Legend of Georgia McBride'
Kansas Repertory Theatre will present a summer of theatre with two plays exploring the world of female impersonation. The Kansas Repertory Theatre summer productions are “La Cage aux Folles” and “The Legend of Georgia McBride.”...
KU museums invite Lawrence to learn about plants at Day of Creativity
The Spencer Museum of Art and the KU Natural History Museum invite the University of Kansas and Lawrence communities to explore the intertwined relationships of art, science, people and plants at the Day of Creativity. The free community event will be noon-3 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at both museums. ...
KU law student receives competitive national labor law fellowship
University of Kansas law student Elliott Brewer will spend the summer in Washington, D.C., advocating for workers’ rights as the recipient of a prestigious Peggy Browning Fellowship. ...
Brandon Draper: Doing what comes naturally
Musician Brandon Draper is at the top of his game, completely self-actualized. ...
Genetic analysis suggests mothers in Ancient Beringia transferred elevated levels of critical nutrients via breast milk
As scientists have studied how ancient populations migrated into the Americas, they have often wrestled with the question of how people survived in harsh climates in the Arctic where a dearth of sunlight makes it difficult for the body to get vital nutrients. ...
KU to celebrate 140th anniversary of first campus Arbor Day
On March 29, 1878, Chancellor James Marvin canceled classes in order to celebrate the first campus Arbor Day. Students were encouraged to assist with planting nearly 300 trees across Mount Oread in an effort to reshape the pastoral landscape of the newly forming campus. ...
No Castro is symbolic, but challenges remain for Cuba, multicultural business scholar says
For the first time since the Cuban revolution, someone outside the Castro family will lead Cuba, though noticeable changes in the short term are unlikely for the island nation, according to a University of Kansas lecturer who has initiated a study-abroad program to Cuba. ...
Off the beaten path: KU Baja Team prepares for competition
The task: To build a better buggy. ...