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KU announces new members of Phi Beta Kappa honor society
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society has initiated 78 new members. ...
Polyps will let unrelated 'others' fuse to them and share tissue, scientists discover
LAWRENCE — We humans will put up with a lot from our relatives. Yet most of us are less charitable with people outside of our family circle. ...
Humanities Kansas Grant will support upcoming Caribbean studies symposium (Opens in new window)
LAWRENCE – Humanities Kansas recently awarded $2,500 to the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies at the University of Kansas in support of the Unexpected Caribbean Symposium. This event is designed to expand the understanding of the Caribbean as a complex cultural, geographical and geopolitical space by fostering broad,...
Curriculum and instruction professor recognized with AERA Dissertation Recognition Award
LAWRENCE – Christopher Kirchgasler, assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum & Teaching at the University of Kansas, was selected to receive the 2018 Dissertation Recognition Award, granted by the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Division B. ...
World Cup in Russia brings to mind Soviet-era efforts of soccer diplomacy
LAWRENCE — This summer's World Cup hosted by Russia and the unexpected success of the Russian national team has shined a spotlight on the region's history with the popular worldwide sport. ...
ACLS award will help make more African-American novels available for digital research
Program to reunite families disrupted by substance abuse exceeding expectations
LAWRENCE — When children are removed from the home or face the risk of removal because of parental substance abuse, the experience can be traumatic and have long-lasting effects on both the children and parents. A federally funded project designed to reunify and strengthen families in these situations throughout Kansas...
News conference to introduce athletics director set for July 11 at 11 a.m.
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will officially introduce Jeff Long, the university’s new director of athletics, at a news conference at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, in the Lied Center Pavilion. ...
KC schoolchildren will take part in Summer Learning Day
LAWRENCE – The Kansas Enrichment Network and the YMCA of Greater Kansas City will highlight the importance of summer learning opportunities at a special event this week at Bentwood Elementary School in Overland Park. ...
Researchers improve conductive property of graphene, advancing promise of solar technology
Humanities lab preps students for summer field school in Tanzania
LAWRENCE – Seven students and four faculty and staff members are preparing to travel to Tanzania in August as part of a humanities-based lab titled colLAB: Bridging East Africa’s Digital Health Divide. Through the lab’s field school, participants will learn about how technology transforms health care access and capacity in...
Grant will support 'Haunting Humanities,' just in time for Halloween
LAWRENCE — Humanities Kansas recently awarded $9,796 to the Hall Center for the Humanities in support of a new event, “Haunting Humanities: Disciplines in the Dark.” Planned for 6-9 p.m. Oct. 24 at Abe & Jake’s Landing, this event is designed to explore haunting stories and concepts that are the...
Professorship established in honor of KC civic leader
LAWRENCE — The Hall Family Foundation of Kansas City, Missouri, has made a $500,000 gift to create the Robert Almy Kipp Professorship of Practice in City Management at the University of Kansas. The professorship honors Kipp’s career, his extensive civic leadership and his service in the field of urban development. ...
University of Kansas names Jeff Long director of athletics
LAWRENCE – University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas A. Girod today named Jeff Long as the university’s new director of athletics. ...
Engineering diversity program launches new scholarship initiative
LAWRENCE — A new initiative in the University of Kansas School of Engineering aims to expand and fill the pipeline of underrepresented engineers, including women and minorities, with an array of programs aimed at students as young as middle school. ...
KU ranked among top universities for US patents
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas ranked 87th in the world last year among universities receiving U.S. utility patents. ...
Classics professor using technological tools to rebuild ancient history
LAWRENCE — As a University of Kansas professor has spent two years trying to recreate an ancient Roman structure in western Turkey, he has enlisted the help of a very modern technological tool — a 3-D printer. ...
Study: When mentors do this one thing, it can reduce teen delinquency
LAWRENCE — When educators and coaches make kids feel like they matter, it reduces delinquency and destructive behavior. A new study led by a University of Kansas researcher reveals the importance of non-family adults in mentoring youth. ...
Artist Faith Ringgold to open National African American Quilt Convention with keynote at Spencer Museum
Exhibition showcasing art and illustration by D.D. Tyler to open July 12 in Kenneth Spencer Research Library
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Libraries will open a new exhibition in Kenneth Spencer Research Library in July. “The Art of Nature: Natural History Art and Illustration by D.D. Tyler” traces the career of artist Diana Dee Tyler through a lifetime of exploration and adventure. ...
Janus decision creates future challenges for public sector unions, political sociologist says
LAWRENCE — Wednesday's divided U.S. Supreme Court decision that nonunion workers cannot be forced to pay fees to unions that represent them in bargaining will likely tie the hands of many unions, according to a University of Kansas political sociologist. ...
$1M gift establishes communication disorders fund at KU Medical Center
LAWRENCE — A gift of more than $1 million from the estate of the late speech pathologists Donald L. Robinson and Mary A. Carpenter of Shawnee will benefit people affected by communication disorders. ...
Poor parents in South America must cross digital divide
LAWRENCE – A new study shows poor people in South America use some ingenious strategies to keep in digital touch with their children throughout the day. ...
Policy expert writes 'What Works May Hurt,' detailing side effects in education
LAWRENCE — Penicillin may help save your life, or it might cause a severe allergic reaction. An educational intervention may help students boost reading scores, but it may also make them hate reading. Side effects are a well-known phenomenon in medicine, but they exist in education as well. A University...
KU lands grant to strengthen campus sexual assault prevention
LAWRENCE — The prevention of campus sexual assault remains a critical issue, and over the last four years, the University of Kansas has risen to the forefront of institutions invested in sexual assault prevention. A new partnership with two state agencies will further advance those efforts. ...