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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. ...
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...
$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. ...
Iceland's 'quirky' World Cup team a reflection of nation's commitment to creativity, innovation, KU researcher says
LAWRENCE — The 2018 FIFA World Cup is progressing through its first stage, and the world’s biggest sporting event is full of intriguing storylines as always. One of the most compelling is the qualification of Iceland, the smallest nation to ever to play on the World Cup stage. The nation...
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. ...
Higuchi Biosciences Center announces the 2018 J.R. and Inez Jay Fund research awards
LAWRENCE — Two projects were selected this year to receive the 2018 J.R. and Inez Jay Fund research award at the University of Kansas. The two projects will be conducted by faculty in the Department of Molecular Biosciences. ...
Behavioral Health Holdings, KU Edwards Campus collaborate to serve KC area's autism community
OVERLAND PARK — Behavioral Health Holdings (BHH), a leader in serving children with autism spectrum disorder, is joining forces with the University of Kansas Edwards Campus (KUEC) for an innovative practicum program enabling online master’s degree and certificate students to meet field requirements for certification in applied behavior analysis (ABA),...
Kansas Geological Survey honors outstanding students
LAWRENCE — Seven University of Kansas students received outstanding achievement awards in May from the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS), based in KU's West District. ...
States should watch for caveats in online sales tax decision, public finance researcher says
LAWRENCE — While Thursday's divided Supreme Court ruling marks an important milestone in the ongoing shift in how the federal government has approached taxation of online sales, there are important caveats for states to consider, according to a University of Kansas researcher of public finance. ...
Associate business dean earns American Accounting Association award
LAWRENCE – Susan Scholz, associate dean and Porter Faculty Fellow at the University of Kansas School of Business, will receive the 2018 Deloitte Foundation Wildman Medal Award from the American Accounting Association (AAA). Scholz is being honored for her paper “Financial Restatement Trends in the United States: 2003-2012,” published by...
Study: Perceived personal connection to victims, including race, sways public's response to terrorist attacks
LAWRENCE — In response to an international terrorist attack, the public's level of concern has to do with the locations of the attacks and the perceived identities of the victims, according to a new study by two University of Kansas researchers. ...
KLETC announces law enforcement training graduates
YODER — Fifty-seven new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on June 1. Charles Matthews, assistant vice president–resource protection for BNSF Railway, was the speaker for the ceremony in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium. ...
Homeland security simulation prepares military, veteran, civilian students for real-world emergencies
OVERLAND PARK – Local emergency management teams have a new tool at their disposal. Military, veteran and civilian students in the University of Kansas’ new homeland security master’s program created and implemented an emergency plan for a long-term blackout during a simulation-style practicum June 18-19 at the KU Edwards Campus...
Research reveals zero proof that probiotics can ease your anxiety
LAWRENCE — If you’re expecting probiotics to reduce your anxiety, it might be time to put down that yogurt spoon – or supplement bottle – and call a professional instead. ...
Separation of children from parents shown to have lifelong, detrimental effects, KU child welfare experts say
LAWRENCE — The Trump administration has shown no signs of stopping or changing its policy on separating children from families at the country’s southern border when families are accused of entering the country illegally. Criticism has been growing from Republicans and Democrats alike about the practice, while the administration has...
Study shows approach can help English learners improve at math word problems
LAWRENCE — English learners are the fastest-growing minority in U.S. schools. While they face many of the same challenges as their peers, when it comes to mathematics, they are not only learning to work with numbers but doing so through the dynamic of a second language that presents new difficulties,...
KU Libraries selected by U.S. Government Printing Office to serve as preservation steward
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Libraries have been selected as a preservation steward for the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). KU Libraries were designated a Federal Depository Library in 1869 and a Regional Depository Library in 1976. These designations, along with the conservation services department's expertise in preservation, make...
New model for gauging ice sheet movement may improve sea-level-rise predictions
LAWRENCE — A just-published paper in Science changes the formula scientists should use when estimating the speed of huge ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica that flow into the ocean and drive mounting sea levels around the globe. ...
Sociology department announces spring awards
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas sociology students recently received awards and scholarships for outstanding academic achievements in two department ceremonies. ...
KU to complete tobacco free transition July 1
LAWRENCE — July 1, 2018, marks the start of a new beginning at the University of Kansas. It’s the day when the Lawrence and Edwards campuses complete the university’s transition to be tobacco free. ...
KPR will host 2nd annual Ice Cream Social
LAWRENCE — Kansas Public Radio wants to say “thank you.” The public radio station is hosting an ice cream social in Lawrence to show appreciation to their listening community for supporting the station. ...
Aerospace engineering’s innovative 'hexcopter' design earns prestigious GoFly Prize
LAWRENCE — A team from the University of Kansas School of Engineering is one of 10 winners in Phase I of the GoFly Prize, an international aviation competition sponsored by Boeing. ...
Homeland security simulation will prepare military, veteran, civilian students for real-world emergencies
OVERLAND PARK – Homeland security professionals work in an increasingly complex environment, requiring high-level critical and creative thinking. A lot has changed in the 17 years since 9/11, and the latest Homeland Security Research Corp. study forecasts major shifts and significant growth between now and 2022. ...
KU recognizes April Employees of the Month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced the April 2018 Employees of the Month. They are as follows:...