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KU Edwards Campus adds American Sign Language bachelor’s degrees
OVERLAND PARK — A unique collaboration between the University of Kansas Edwards Campus (KUEC) and Johnson County Community College (JCCC) will create one of the few bachelor’s degree programs in the United States and the only one located in the Kansas City area for American Sign Language. KU will offer...
New pipelines help Latin American films emerge
LAWRENCE – Would-be filmmakers in Latin America face enormous odds compared to Europeans, much less North Americans. But democratization in technology and regional politics frees today’s Latin American filmmakers to tell more intensely personal stories that are finding receptive audiences globally. ...
KLETC announces 255th law enforcement training graduating class
YODER — Fifty-nine new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on May 10. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran was the speaker for the ceremony in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium. ...
Kansas Repertory Theatre will stage a production of 'Chasing Gods'
LAWRENCE — A Kansas Repertory Theatre collaboration with a New York City theatre company will allow a new play to be shaped by local audiences before debuting off-Broadway. ...
KU professor writes publications connecting spirituality, social work internationally
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Employee Recognition Ceremony announces KU Employee and Team of the Year winners
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas recently recognized two individuals as Employees of the Year and presented the Team of the Year Award. Chancellor Douglas A. Girod and Interim Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor Carl Lejuez also helped honor employees with five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45...
KU researcher’s acclaimed new volume on insects nets Nautilus Book Awards
LAWRENCE — The idea of bringing creepy-crawly insects into your home and setting them out on the coffee table could make most people bug out. ...
Open house for Studio 804’s new project set for May 18
LAWRENCE – University of Kansas students in the School of Architecture & Design’s Studio 804 will be showcasing their latest design-build project during an open house Saturday, May 18. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 1501 and 1503 Oak Hill Avenue sites in Lawrence. ...
University mourns deaths of two students
Chancellor Douglas A. Girod shared the following statement regarding the deaths of two KU students this week. ...
'Hawks & Highways' returns with KU events in communities statewide
LAWRENCE — For the second consecutive year, the University of Kansas Alumni Association and Kansas Athletics will host “Hawks & Highways” events in communities throughout Kansas, part of a multiyear effort guided by Chancellor Douglas A. Girod to expand and strengthen outreach across the state. The series will begin with...
Margaret Marco makes new music for the oboe
LAWRENCE – For an oboe player, the music of the Baroque Period is a logical place to begin recording. That’s what University of Kansas Professor of Music Margaret Marco did with her first solo CD in 2009, “Hidden Gems: Oboe Sonatas of the French Baroque.”...
Dirt Works Studio redesigns Nunemaker Center classrooms
LAWRENCE – University of Kansas students in the School of Architecture & Design’s Dirt Works Studio will be wrapping up and showing off their redesign and renovation of two classrooms in the Nunemaker Center on Daisy Hill during a ribbon cutting May 15. ...
Retired librarian who lived frugally leaves $1.4M for KU libraries, scholarships
LAWRENCE — Martha “Matt” Mueller, a University of Kansas alumna and retired librarian, left an estate gift of more than $1.4 million to support the university’s libraries and to provide scholarships for students with financial need. A self-described saver, Mueller lived frugally while being able to travel the world. ...
KU Advising Network selects 2019 Advisor of the Year
LAWRENCE — Carsten Holm, academic adviser in the Undergraduate Advising Center, was named the 2019 University of Kansas Academic Advisor of the Year during an awards ceremony May 6 in the Burge Union. ...
Hall Center announces lecture series lineup for 2019-2020
LAWRENCE — The Hall Center for the Humanities has announced its Humanities Lecture Series for 2019-2020. Founded in 1947, the Humanities Lecture Series is the oldest continuing series at the University of Kansas. More than 185 eminent scholars from around the world have participated in the program, including author Salman...
16 Greater KC area teachers receive Jedel Excellence in Mathematics Education Awards
LAWRENCE – The Jedel Family Foundation has announced the recipients of this year’s Jedel Excellence in Mathematics Education Awards. The winners exemplify innovation, mentorship and service in elementary and secondary mathematics teaching. The teachers have been notified with surprise visits to classrooms, school assemblies and staff gatherings throughout April and...
Theatre design student earns first place at KCACTF National Contest
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas junior theatre design major Kayleigh Shaffer has received a First Place National award for Sound Design at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. As a result, she’ll receive a monetary award and a paid trip to the Prague Quadrennial, a premier festival often considered...
Students win Outstanding Presentation Awards at Undergraduate Research Symposium
LAWRENCE — More than 800 students, faculty, staff, and guests attended KU’s 22nd annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 27 to hear student presenters share the results of their research and creative projects. The event took place in the Kansas Union and the Commons, where over 300 students from across...
2019 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award winners announced
LAWRENCE — Two members of the University of Kansas community were honored at the 22nd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium for their extraordinary commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers. The recognition took place at the symposium’s Award Banquet on April 27. ...
KU researchers land grant to develop eating disorder screening tool for military, VA
LAWRENCE — When one thinks of the military, images of elite, highly fit soldiers often come to mind. Conversely, talk of eating disorders generally steers toward undernourished individuals, often young women. However, data has shown that the prevalence of eating disorders in the military is roughly the same as in...
Spencer Museum announces 2019 Brosseau Creativity Award recipients
LAWRENCE — The Spencer Museum of Art has announced the 2019 recipients of the Jack & 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 University of Kansas undergraduate students in any area...
Latest round of tariffs, trade talks illustrate importance of American, Chinese positions, trade law expert says
LAWRENCE — The Trump administration has announced plans to raise tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, and China is sending a delegation to Washington to save talks about ending a trade war between the two nations. Negotiations to resolve trade disputes nearly have come undone following...
Math professor will be honored for distinguished teaching
LAWRENCE — Jeremy Martin, a University of Kansas professor of mathematics long recognized for his commitment to teaching excellence, has been named by the Kansas Section of the Mathematical Association of America (KSMAA) as the recipient of its 2019 award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics. The...
Seminar to explore recent developments in law
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas School of Law faculty members and alumni will review the latest developments in a wide range of practice areas during the 33rd annual “Recent Developments in the Law” seminar May 22-23. ...
Particle telescope will probe subatomic makeup of the sun’s cosmic rays and could lead to more precise cancer treatments
LAWRENCE — With a recent three-year, $1.4 million grant from NASA, a research team from the University of Kansas will help design and build a particle telescope to launch into orbit aboard a satellite. ...
Director of KU TRIO Talent Search inducted into Mid-America Education Hall of Fame
LAWRENCE – Rebecca Dukstein, director of the TRIO Talent Search program at the University of Kansas, was inducted into the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Kansas City Kansas Community College Foundation, April 27 at the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame Awards and Scholarship Event. ...