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Visiting scholar will explore the intersection of science and economics
LAWRENCE — A Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar will examine economics' influence on science during a lecture at the University of Kansas. ...
Study finds noncompete clauses affect how employees behave, to benefit of employers
LAWRENCE — The business world has been the center of a hot debate in recent years about noncompete clauses in employment contracts and the effects they have on profits, economic development and other factors. Yet the debaters often overlook how such clauses affect those who work under them: employees. A...
Debaters take 2nd place at national tournament
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas team of freshman Azja Butler, of Leavenworth, and junior Kyndall Delph, of Little Rock, Arkansas, finished as the national runner-up at the Cross Examination Debate Association National Championship Tournament hosted at California State University, Long Beach, April 3-7. The pair also received individual recognition...
$1M gift creates insurance certificate program at KU
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business has established a new insurance and risk management certificate program, thanks to a $1 million gift. ...
Engineering student teams prepare for national and regional competition season
LAWRENCE — Student-led teams from the University of Kansas School of Engineering are participating in a number of intercollegiate competitions this spring, designing and building everything from remote-controlled airplanes to drones to concrete canoes and more. ...
School of Education continues free professional development in KC
OVERLAND PARK — The School of Education at the University of Kansas will host the third and final session of the 2018-2019 Strategies Event Series on Saturday, April 13, at the KU Edwards Campus. ...
KU announces January, February employees of the month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced the 2019 January and February Employees of the Month:...
KU mathematics department hosting scholastic activities in April
LAWRENCE – The Department of Mathematics at the University of Kansas is expecting hundreds of elementary, middle and high school students from the region to visit in April to participate in annual competitions and workshops to celebrate national Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month (MSAM). This marks the 20th year that...
Special education department announces 2019 Dole Humanitarian Award winner
LAWRENCE — Shelly London, the innovative leader behind Understood.org, was selected to receive the 2019 Dole Humanitarian Award, presented by the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas. ...
Army ROTC Cadets put to the test in Ranger Buddy Competition
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas Army ROTC cadets will be among 350 cadets from across the United States testing the limits of their physical and mental strength Saturday, April 6. ...
Economists from US, abroad convening on Lawrence campus
LAWRENCE — The Chinese Economist Society (CES) North America Conference, together with the 2019 Kansas Econometrics Workshop, will be April 6-7 at the University of Kansas. ...
Gift from KU alumnus establishes military history professorship
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas alumnus with an interest in history and experience in the Army Reserve has established a professorship in military history at KU. ...
Chancellor to present four University Scholarly Achievement Awards on April 24
LAWRENCE — Four midcareer faculty members at the University of Kansas will receive an award in recognition of their significant achievements in scholarly or research contributions in their field. ...
Initiative will mark 25 years since genocide in Rwanda
LAWRENCE — In commemoration of the victims and survivors of the genocide in Rwanda, the Kansas African Studies Center at the University of Kansas has announced a series of events this month to reflect on the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. ...
When interventions hurt: KU researcher works with teachers to test ways to help students with disabilities
Kansas Biological Survey director finalists to give public presentations
LAWRENCE – The university community is invited to attend public presentations by three finalists for director of the Kansas Biological Survey at the University of Kansas. ...
Two-time National Book Award winner to speak in Humanities Lecture Series
LAWRENCE— Author and MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant" recipient Jesmyn Ward will speak at two events this month as part of the University of Kansas Hall Center Humanities Lecture Series. ...
Public invited to annual Inclusive Recreation Extravaganza
LAWRENCE — KU Recreation Services and community organizations will co-host the second annual Inclusive Recreation Extravaganza from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center. ...
Four students nominated for Udall Scholarships
LAWRENCE — Four students at the University of Kansas are nominees for Udall Undergraduate Scholarships, which recognize students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, Native health care or the environment. ...
Walking-audit tool kit promotes civic empowerment in KC
LAWRENCE – The storefront Dotte Agency was established in 2015 to bring the power of architecture and design to bear on some of the problems, mainly around health, that confront underserved communities in Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. ...
Beyond Discourse symposium examining human trafficking research
LAWRENCE — An interdisciplinary symposium examining human trafficking research is coming to the University of Kansas Lawrence campus April 4 and 5. Beyond Discourse: Critical and Empirical Approaches to Human Trafficking is sponsored by the Institute for Policy & Social Research. ...
KU Edwards Campus launches environmental studies degree for fall 2019
OVERLAND PARK — The KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park (KUEC) is launching an environmental studies degree for the 2019-20 academic year, giving students who need greater higher education course flexibility a chance to enter this growing field. KU’s Lawrence campus is home to one of the first environmental studies...
Book traces 'abortion regret' narrative from origins to center of anti-abortion movement
LAWRENCE — One of the primary arguments of the U.S. anti-abortion movement is that women who have abortions will experience a profound sense of regret, mental anguish, anxiety and all manner of problems stemming from the decision. ...
Scholars revive Langston Hughes Review
LAWRENCE – Writer and social activist Langston Hughes lived from 1901 to 1967. The Langston Hughes Society published the semiannual scholarly journal The Langston Hughes Review from 1982 to 2011. So why is it being revived now, under the editorship of Tony Bolden, University of Kansas associate professor of African...
Spanish Civil War photography in focus for this year's Woodyard Lecture
LAWRENCE — The 2019 George and Eleanor Woodyard Lecture is taking a look at Spanish Civil War photography. ...
Stuart Day named KU Edwards Campus associate vice chancellor
OVERLAND PARK — University of Kansas Edwards Campus (KUEC) Vice Chancellor David Cook has announced the appointment of Stuart Day, KU professor of Spanish, as KUEC’s new associate vice chancellor. ...
Graduate Student Appreciation Week is April 1-5
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will recognize and celebrate graduate students during national Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 1-5, and throughout the month of April. ...