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Media advisory: KU astronomers will host public observation of partial solar eclipse Oct. 14
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Kansas invites the public to watch the partial solar eclipse from KU’s Lawrence campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14. ...
KU-led national study asks people with disabilities to document their experiences
Beginning Oct. 2, people with disabilities are invited to participate in a national study based at the University of Kansas that aims to document their experiences with a variety of issues, including access to health care, housing, long COVID, transportation, employment and connection to their community. ...
Math department announces Undergraduate Research Award winners
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Kansas has awarded undergraduate research scholarships to three KU students to support their fall 2023 research projects. ...
Kansas Population Center to host virtual seminar series
The Kansas Population Center at the University of Kansas announced that it will host a virtual seminar series, Life, Death, and Everything in the Middle. The series will showcase information on demography specific to the Midwest, a region with its own unique population trends. ...
University to welcome back former Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little for building dedication ceremony Oct. 26
The University of Kansas will formally dedicate its premier Lawrence research facility in honor of the chancellor who made it a reality. ...
KU Theatre to open its season with 'Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties'
The University Theatre will open its 2023-24 season with a play that unapologetically dives into taboo topics, dips into a revolution happening around the globe and features puppetry to help tell the story. A provocative exploration, “Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties” by Jen Silverman will be performed in...
KU Kudos: Jayhawk faculty and staff achievements, September 2023
It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service staff accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. Have something to share? Submit by Nov. 10 for...
KU Debate team wins tournament at Missouri State University
The University of Kansas Debate team of Zachary Willingham, sophomore from Topeka, and Sabrina Yang, sophomore from Overland Park, took first place at the Missouri State University College Debate Tournament, which took place Sept. 22-24. The KU duo defeated the University of Oklahoma in the championship debate. ...
Value of experienced CEO fades when working in regions vulnerable to corruption, political instability
Apparently, experience is not always a good thing. In fact, for CEOs of small and medium-sized enterprises, it can eventually prove to be a liability. ...
University honors July, August 2023 Employees of the Month
The University of Kansas has announced Employees of the Month for July and August 2023. These staff members have made outstanding contributions to the KU community. ...
KU welcomes largest freshman class in history, grows enrollment to highest level since 2010
The University of Kansas has its largest freshman class in history and its highest overall enrollment in 13 years, according to annual data released today. ...
KU project aims to identify risk factors for toddlers with autism who may remain minimally verbal
University of Kansas researchers at the Life Span Institute are working to identify risk factors for toddlers with autism who may remain minimally verbal as they enter school age. ...
Law Review Symposium to revisit the landmark housing trial Shelley v. Kraemer
At a most basic level, a person’s home should be a source of safety, comfort and privacy. The freedom to decide where you live has historically been restricted to a small, wealthy and white section of the population. In 1948, the landmark case Shelley v. Kraemer set the precedent that...
Author decries cost of pervasive incentive rhetoric
Ever feel like a hamster on a wheel, being forced to race for crumbs? Maybe when you’re offered a break on your health insurance premium if you’ll take part in a daily 10,000-step challenge? ...
Dole Institute announces 2023-24 Fellow
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has named its 2023-2024 Dole Fellow in partnership with the Kansas Rural Center (KRC), a state-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting the long-term health of the land and its people through research, education and advocacy. ...
KU offers new cybersecurity engineering degree
KU Ombuds Day will include 'A Conversation with Thomas Zgambo'
Students, faculty and staff who are not sure how to resolve conflicts or issues at the University of Kansas can turn to the Ombuds Office for help. The ombuds staff offers guidance and support to empower individuals in navigating situations and developing strategies to move forward. ...
University Honors Program announces new faculty appointments
The University Honors Program has named a new associate director and selected three new Honors Faculty Fellows to begin in the fall semester. ...
KU researchers land grant to test app that delivers successful self-determination method for students with disabilities
Research has shown that when students with disabilities are given ownership in their education and are involved in setting goals for themselves, they have better outcomes. Researchers at the University of Kansas who have been instrumental in developing and implementing the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction have secured funding to...
Pollen analysis suggests peopling of Siberia and Europe by modern humans occurred during a major Pleistocene warming spell
It’s an Ice Age mystery that’s been debated for decades among anthropologists: Exactly when and how did the flow of Homo sapiens in Eurasia happen? Did a cold snap or a warming spell drive early human movement from Africa into Europe and Asia? ...
The Commons announces Global Revolution film series
A new film series at the University of Kansas will explore the theme of revolution around the globe. The first event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at The Forum in Marvin Hall, featuring the 2013 film “The Square.”...
New AAI center to focus on the intersection of technology, education
The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas has announced a new center, Flexible Learning through Innovations in Technology & Education (FLITE), whose mission is to provide an integrated structure for emerging technologies aligned with student and teaching learning. ...
Military jets to fly over campus Friday, Saturday in advance of football game
Two military jets are scheduled to fly over campus twice this week in advance of Saturday’s football game between the University of Kansas and Brigham Young University. ...
Study shows simulator, combined with app, helps teachers correct mistakes before entering classroom
When pilots, surgeons or others with high-stakes professions are learning their craft, they have simulators with which to practice. Now, a new study shows that a simulator, when combined with software to provide data on performance, can help teachers learn what mistakes to avoid before working with children in a...
Week of events celebrates completion of walking labyrinth at KU Field Station
Several public events in early October will celebrate the completion of “here-ing,” an environmentally embedded artwork by Janine Antoni at the KU Field Station. A two-mile walking labyrinth, “here-ing” is shaped like the anatomy of the human ear that traverses a reseeded former cropland and woodland. ...
New KU training program will help develop scientific workforce equipped to address climate change’s impacts on biodiversity
Humans depend on a planet rich in biological diversity to provide essentials like food, water, medicine, stable climate conditions, economic prosperity and more. So how will we fare as rapid climate change continues to alter ecosystems and drive plants and animals to migration or extinction? ...
Annual Montessori Research Retreat planned Oct. 13-15
The Center for Learner Agency Research and Action (CLARA) will host the annual Montessori Research Retreat at the University of Kansas from Oct. 13-15, including a KU Community Invited Session for local scholars and educators to engage with the latest research findings in Montessori education. ...
1923 Jayhawk Celebration scheduled for Sept. 22 as part of Family Weekend events
KU Memorial Unions will host a 1923 Jayhawk Celebration at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 22 outside of the Kansas Union on Ascher Plaza, Level 4. Join Union staff in singing “Happy Birthday” to the beloved Jayhawk. ...
Two KU doctoral students receive Fulbright-Hays dissertation award
Two doctoral candidates at the University of Kansas have been awarded the prestigious Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Award, receiving a combined $92,000 to conduct research in South America. ...
Jennifer Johnson named director of Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute
The University of Kansas Jayhawk Global has announced the appointment of Jennifer Johnson as the director of the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI). The decision follows an extensive nationwide search and has been confirmed by the Fire Service Training Commission (FSTC), per KSA 76-327d, the FSTC shall “approve...