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Lecturer to address link between domestic violence, animal cruelty
A New Zealand lawyer will discuss the connection between domestic violence and animal cruelty during the 2018 Diplomat’s Forum at the University of Kansas School of Law. ...
More retailers may stop selling assault rifles after Parkland, gun politics researcher says
A major sports retailer's decision to stop selling assault-style rifles could spur others to follow suit in the wake of the Parkland school shooting, according to a University of Kansas researcher of gun policy issues. ...
New push will help children meet individualized literacy goals in preschool
Researchers from the Juniper Gardens Children’s Project at the University of Kansas are improving kids’ response to literacy instruction in Kansas City area preschool classrooms. ...
KU wins grant to produce data-driven news for community media companies
University of Kansas journalism students are partnering with working professionals to build a data-driven, crowdsourced, locally focused model of presenting business news and information that can potentially be used by small news organizations across the country. ...
KPR presents 2nd Songwriters Showcase
Kansas Public Radio and Maceli's are hosting their second Songwriters Showcase, an evening of music featuring local singer-songwriters Sky Smeed, Colin Halliburton and K.C. banjo player Kelly Hunt. The show is Saturday, March 3, at Maceli's, 1031 New Hampshire St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at...
Two KU students named as finalists for Truman Scholarships
Two University of Kansas juniors are finalists for Harry S. Truman Scholarships, which provide up to $30,000 for graduate study. ...
CLACS welcomes head consul of Mexico in KC
University of Kansas Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies will host the head consul of Mexico in Kansas City, Alfonso Navarro-Bernachi, as he presents on “Elections in Mexico 2018.” ...
School of Journalism plans spring events to commemorate 150th birth year of William Allen White
To commemorate the 150th birth year of a Kansas icon, the school named in his honor is hosting a series of events this spring to honor his legacy. ...
Pete Souza, presidential White House photographer, to give lecture April 24
Pete Souza, chief official White House photographer for President Obama and official White House photographer for President Ronald Reagan, will visit the University of Kansas on April 24. His lecture and presentation at the Lied Center will kick off several days of events sponsored by the William Allen White School...
Designers envision robots helping chronically ill children
Can a robot have a better bedside manner than a doctor? Perhaps. But a humanoid robot packed with the latest technology can certainly spend more time with a child in the hospital, become his or her confidant and utilize technological abilities that exceed those of humans. ...
Surprising new study redraws family tree of domesticated and 'wild' horses
There are no such things as “wild" horses anymore. ...
KU law students top regional trial competition, advance to nationals
A University of Kansas School of Law mock trial team is heading to nationals after winning the qualifying rounds of the National Trial Competition this month in Fargo, North Dakota. ...
Artist Alexandra Bell, whose work addresses racial bias in news, to visit KU in March
Brooklyn-based artist Alexandra Bell will visit the University of Kansas from March 5-7 in conjunction with the current KU Common Book and Common Work of Art. Her visit includes a free public lecture at 5:30 p.m. March 6 in the Spencer Museum of Art Auditorium. ...
KU ranked among top universities for Fulbright Scholars for the 2017-18 academic year
With six Fulbright Scholars, the University of Kansas ranked among the top universities in the nation for the number of researchers during 2017-18, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. ...
Inaugural 24-hour giving campaign 'One Day. One KU.' raises more than $730K
During One Day. One KU., the university’s first 24-hour giving campaign, donors gave 1,896 gifts totaling $734,421, creating opportunities for more Jayhawks in the state, the nation and beyond. ...
KU researchers seek to combat 'stress hormone' in children in adverse family situations
Excess stress is hazardous to everyone. But for infants and toddlers facing toxic stress due to traumatic and adverse events or living situations, it can mean stunted growth, behavioral challenges, struggles in school and troubled adulthood. University of Kansas researchers are part of a grant project that is implementing an...
Nine students honored at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Nine University of Kansas student designers earned marks of distinction at the recent Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) for Region V. The following students enrolled in the Department of Theatre have earned awards:...
New artificial turf field for open for KU Recreation Services
Central Field is the new, outdoor artificial turf field available for intramurals, sports clubs, student groups and individuals at the University of Kansas community. It is located in the Central District, between the new Downs Hall and Stouffer Place Apartments. ...
School of Education continues free professional development in KC
- The School of Education at the University of Kansas will host the second session of the 2017-2018 Strategies Event Series at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the KU Edwards Campus. ...
Book explores how minority girls with disabilities are criminalized, form 'ecology of resistance' in juvenile jails
Reams of data and countless studies have pointed out how minorities are disproportionately incarcerated and punished in the American justice system, despite similar rates of law-breaking between races. Less attention is paid, however, to the perspectives of those actually in the system. A new book examines the viewpoints of an...
Make it Happen Conference encourage girls to pursue STEM Careers
A pressing question: How to encourage today’s young girls to attend college in the future, ready and eager to major in science, technology, engineering and math? Here's one answer: Get their moms involved. ...
Gifts totaling $1.4M help advance KU Alzheimer's Disease Center research initiatives
Several Kansas City-area community members have made a combined gift commitment of $1.4 million to the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center to enable it to expand its research and double its capacity for clinical trials. ...
Drug trafficking can support terrorist activity, but not in ways most believe
Drug trafficking does help facilitate terrorist activity, but it is more often linked to local militant groups instead of well-known international terrorist organizations, according to a new study that includes a University of Kansas political science researcher. ...
'When the Rain Stops Falling' features guest director from Australia
In this play that begins in 2039 and goes back to 1959, family members suffer the consequences of decisions made by previous generations. “When the Rain Stops Falling,” by Andrew Bovell, raises questions about climate change, family secrets and morality. ...
Art history expert will discuss Mayan culture
Yale University scholar Mary Miller will visit the University of Kansas campus to deliver the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar lecture at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the Spencer Museum of Art auditorium. ...
Peace and & Conflict Studies event to focus on violent extremism, democracy, building peace
There is no shortage of places experiencing violent conflict across the world, including Syria, Libya, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia. ...
Distinguished professor to explore potential role of microbiome in safer agriculture
Tiny organisms could hold the key to safer, more sustainable agricultural practices. A University of Kansas distinguished professor will explain how the microbiome – the microbial communities associated with plant roots and leaves – may offer guidance on better management practices in agriculture. ...
Expo offers opportunity to explore wonders of KU engineering
Elementary and middle school students will flood the University of Kansas School of Engineering complex in March for Engineering Expo, a two-day event designed to allow young minds to explore STEM disciplines. ...
Graduate students will showcase research March 27 at 15th annual Capitol event
The value and benefits of research performed by graduate students at the University of Kansas and KU Medical Center will be showcased Tuesday, March 27, at the Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka. ...
KU presents free concert featuring jazz, funk, hip-hop
The University of Kansas Office of Diversity & Equity and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are hosting a free concert for the KU and Lawrence communities. ...