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International award-winning KC artist recognized for donation to KU Edwards Campus
OVERLAND PARK – Rita Blitt, international award-winning painter, sculptor and filmmaker, was recognized by the KU Edwards Campus last week for her recent gift of more than 100 pieces of original artwork. Blitt’s work is currently displayed on the walls of the campus’ Regnier Hall, Regents Center and BEST Building. ...
Gender roles shape public attitudes about transgender military service, study finds
LAWRENCE — Attitudes toward transgender people have become increasingly scrutinized during the last few years. But those attitudes intersect with actual policy most visibly in the military. ...
Gender roles shape public attitudes about transgender military service, study finds
LAWRENCE — Attitudes toward transgender people have become increasingly scrutinized during the last few years. But those attitudes intersect with actual policy most visibly in the military. ...
GenCyber Camp highlights importance of cybersecurity
LAWRENCE — Two dozen K-12 teachers from across the United States gathered at the University of Kansas this summer to learn the basics of cybersecurity. ...
New species of water beetles show much biodiversity remains to be discovered in at-risk South American habitats
LAWRENCE — Researchers from the University of Kansas have described three genera and 17 new species of water scavenger beetles from the Guiana and Brazilian Shield regions of South America, areas seen as treasure houses of biodiversity. The beetles from the countries of French Guiana, Suriname, Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela...
Jewelry artist extends Kansas-Korea connection
LAWRENCE – Not to get all mystical about it, but in her life and work, Sunyoung Cheong has achieved an exquisite balance of new and old, East and West. ...
Engineering’s diversity & women's programs earn national acclaim
LAWRENCE — Efforts to attract and retain an increasingly diverse student population have earned national recognition for the University of Kansas School of Engineering. ...
XPlore program adds real-world experience for accounting students
LAWRENCE — The accounting profession comes with plenty of clichés. ...
Journalism student wins national sports writing award
LAWRENCE — Braden Shaw, a University of Kansas junior from Shawnee, has been named one of five winners of the prestigious Jim Murray Memorial Foundation scholarship, a national award for excellence in sports writing at the college level. ...
KU internet connection gets a boost
LAWRENCE — Academics and research at the University of Kansas will benefit from a faster internet connection through a recent upgrade by KanREN, the internet service provider for universities and other public entities in Kansas. ...
Mexican students conduct science and engineering research at KU through inaugural summer program
Researchers study what motivates rural LGBTQ youths to take part in activism
LAWRENCE — When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage was legal, it was a major victory for generations who fought to achieve equality. However, the decision was far from the end of oppression for the LGBTQ community, especially queer and transgender youths in rural areas. A University of...
Link between women’s gun ownership and increased political participation explored in new article
LAWRENCE — Politicians pay close attention to the demands of gun owners. They also pay attention to women voters. But little of their focus is aimed at women who are gun owners. ...
Call for semester start volunteers
LAWRENCE — Faculty and staff have an opportunity to connect with new and returning University of Kansas students and their families before the start of the fall semester classes. ...
KU announces April, May Employees of the Month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced the April and May Employees of the Month. They are as follows:...
Study casts doubt on evidence for 'gold standard' psychological treatments
LAWRENCE — A paper appearing today in a special edition of the Journal of Abnormal Psychology questions much of the statistical evidence underpinning therapies designated as “Empirically Supported Treatments,” or ESTs, by Division 12 of the American Psychological Association. ...
Indigenous food sovereignty examined in new book
UPDATE: In August 2020, "Indigenous Food Sovereignty in the United States" was awarded the Daniel F. Austin Award for an edited volume by the Society for Economic Botany. ...
Indigenous food sovereignty examined in new book
UPDATE: In December 2019, “Indigenous Food Sovereignty” won named No. 1 in the univeristy press category by Gourmand International. The book has also been named on best-of lists by High Country News, Literary Hub and EcoWatch. ...
KU-backed software expanding to match children, adoptive families
LAWRENCE – A matching system powered by University of Kansas research has improved outcomes for thousands of children in foster care across the United States. Now the technology will help children in Maine find their forever homes through a partnership with the statewide adoption program. ...
Eight faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching
LAWRENCE — Eight faculty members at the University of Kansas are being recognized as winners of annual distinguished teaching awards. ...
Researcher will measure Greenland ice sheets with next-generation radar flown aboard an unmanned helicopter
Hall Center announces 2019 Byron Caldwell Smith Book Award winners
LAWRENCE — The Hall Center for the Humanities has announced the winners of the 2019 Byron Caldwell Smith Book Award. One award for fiction and one for nonfiction is given each competition cycle. ...
Study examines how picture books introduce kids to politics, portray leaders, issues, democracy
LAWRENCE — Politics have been known to put adults to sleep, but political engagement could be part of children’s bedtime stories as well. Lessons about the importance of politics could be part of their early education. A new University of Kansas study analyzed political messages in the most popular picture...
KLETC announces 256th law enforcement training graduating class
YODER — Fifty-five new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on July 19. Mike Rounds, University of Kansas vice provost for operations, was the speaker for the ceremony in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium. ...