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LaunchKU fills funding gaps for projects across KU
LAWRENCE — Virtually every corner of the University of Kansas benefits from donor contributions, from digging up dinosaur bones to planting gardens, and the crowdfunding platform LaunchKU has helped groups across the university accomplish those tasks and more. ...
Two KU juniors named as Goldwater Scholars
LAWRENCE — As friends who are both officers of the Chemistry Club and fellow chemistry majors at the University of Kansas, it was fitting that Eleanor Stewart-Jones and Tyler Nguyen would get the news together. ...
Final pharmacy dean candidate to present May 7
LAWRENCE — The founding dean for the High Point University School of Pharmacy is the third candidate who will take part in on-campus interviews for the position of University of Kansas dean of pharmacy. ...
KU seniors honor high school teachers with 2019 Wolfe Family Teaching Awards
LAWRENCE — Three outstanding high school teachers will be recognized with 2019 Wolfe Family Teaching Awards during the University of Kansas Commencement weekend. Several years after having set foot in the teachers’ classrooms, students say the influence of these educators is not forgotten. ...
Fund managers’ political bias can cost investors, study shows
LAWRENCE – In addition to their tendencies to be biased toward companies located very close to them, a new paper by University of Kansas researchers finds mutual fund managers tend to favor the stocks of companies whose executives share their political leanings. ...
KU to honor faculty, academic staff retirees May 23
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will honor retiring faculty and academic staff members with a lunch at noon May 23 in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Chancellor Douglas A. Girod and Interim Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor Carl Lejuez will recognize the employees during the lunch. ...
KU earns national recognition for 1st-generation student experience
LAWRENCE — A national higher education organization has recognized the University of Kansas for the university’s commitment to first-generation students. ...
KU expands leadership studies offerings with 2 new online certificates
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has expanded its leadership studies offerings with two new online certificates through the Institute for Leadership Studies (ILS). Beginning in spring 2019, the ILS, which currently houses a leadership studies minor and leadership engagement certificate as well as several other programs and initiatives, began...
‘Funnyhouse of a Negro’ gets under character’s skin
LAWRENCE – More than one white politician has landed in hot water this year after old photographs of them dressed in blackface surfaced. Clearly, racial stereotypes are still a touchy subject. So is it OK for minorities to dress in whiteface? What if it’s meant to represent an inner conflict...
University announces March 2019 Employees of the Month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced the March 2019 Employees of the Month. They are as follows:...
Chancellor to celebrate rededication of Victory Eagle sculpture on Memorial Drive
LAWRENCE — A sculpture commemorating the veterans and casualties of World War I is getting a new home on the University of Kansas campus. ...
Business professor examines why firms don't use human capital data
LAWRENCE — Many businesses say their most valued assets are their people. But just about anyone who’s had a job can tell you that’s not always the case. A University of Kansas business professor has co-written a white paper examining one reason that businesses are reluctant to use human capital,...
Board of Class Officers gift to honor Bernadette Gray-Little
(Editor's Note: The original version of this news release has been updated to reflect that former Chancellor Gray-Little will not be attending the event.)...
Composer tries to capture 'the music of the words'
LAWRENCE – Several years ago, when he was supposed to be composing a work on commission, University of Kansas Professor of Music Composition Forrest Pierce came full stop. ...
Chancellor announces faculty awarded promotion and tenure for fall 2019
LAWRENCE - Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved promotion and the award of tenure, where indicated, for 78 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 73 individuals at the KU Medical Center campuses. ...
New book outlines how conservatives successfully made states more powerful in resisting federal governments
LAWRENCE — During the Obama administration, conservative states pushed back heavily against the president and his policies, challenging federal power with success previously unseen. Conservative governments and state-level office holders were so successful their playbook is now being used by liberal states to resist the Trump administration agenda. A University...
Injunction against Trump abortion rule highlights precarious state of women's rights, professor says
LAWRENCE — A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration policy that would prevent any organization that refers patients for abortion services from receiving Title X funds. The Washington state judge’s ruling temporarily stops regulations from taking place that would also prohibit funds for covering services such as contraception and...
KU selects 2018-2019 Student Employee of the Year
LAWRENCE – The University Career Center has announced the 2018-2019 Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY). This year’s award was presented to Abigail Byrd of the Institute for Policy & Social Research on April 16. The SEOTY award recognizes student employees who embody service excellence, dedication and whose academic achievements...
School of Engineering will honor 2 alumni with Distinguished Engineering Service Award
LAWRENCE — A man who pioneered aircraft industry awareness for the importance of structural maintenance and fatigue and safety risk assessment, and another who has guided one of the most prominent and successful construction firms in the Kansas City area are the winners of the 2019 Distinguished Engineering Service Award. ...
Second pharmacy dean candidate to present April 30
LAWRENCE — A professor of pharmacotherapy at the University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy is the second candidate who will take part in on-campus interviews for the position of the University of Kansas dean of pharmacy. ...
KU Libraries faculty member named American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works Fellow
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Libraries have announced that Whitney Baker, head of conservation services, has been named an American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) Fellow. The honor recognizes her distinguished contributions to the field of conservation. ...
Columnist Jay Michaelson will discuss religious liberty, civil rights May 6
LAWRENCE — The Daily Beast legal affairs columnist Jay Michaelson will present “Religious Liberty and/or Civil Rights” at 7 p.m. May 6 in the Jayhawk Room at the Kansas Union. ...