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Spencer Museum announces KU Common Work of Art
LAWRENCE — The Spencer Museum of Art has selected a portrait of Marie Laveau painted by Ulrick Jean-Pierre as the KU Common Work of Art to accompany the 2018-2019 KU Common Book, “Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work,” by Edwidge Danticat. ...
The Commons announces Red Hot Research dates for fall 2018
LAWRENCE — In its 13th semester, Red Hot Research will feature four sessions for faculty research, including one in conjunction with the Free State Festival and two sessions for graduate student research. This series for KU researchers is built of five short presentations from across the University of Kansas in...
Expect additional traffic on KU move-in day Aug. 16
LAWRENCE — Lawrence residents and employees of the University of Kansas should avoid areas near KU residence halls on Thursday, Aug. 16, which is the primary move-in day for student housing residents. ...
Indigenous Latino immigrants learn Spanish to help integrate, seek upward mobility
LAWRENCE — With a growing diversity in the population of Latino immigrants to the United States, learning Spanish instead of just English is becoming an important factor for some in assimilation and upward social mobility, according to a study by a University of Kansas researcher. ...
Transgender candidate's nomination for Vermont governor is 'historic milestone,' professor says
LAWRENCE — Christine Hallquist's victory in the Vermont Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday is a historic victory for the transgender movement, according to a University of Kansas political scientist who researches LGBT candidates. ...
Mentor relationships can help female athletes deal with discrimination, bullying
LAWRENCE — When female athletes have strong mentors, the relationship helps them combat issues of sexism and helps them navigate problematic behaviors, according to a study by two University of Kansas researchers. ...
Dole Institute of Politics receives $200K grant from Newman’s Own Foundation
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has received a $200,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. ...
Prisinzano earns Innovator Award for his work on drug dependence
LAWRENCE — Thomas Prisinzano, University of Kansas professor of medicinal chemistry, has earned the first Innovator Award from the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD). ...
Research suggests people who believe they were unwanted or unplanned babies likely have more troubled close relationships
LAWRENCE — Findings appearing in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships show people who believe they resulted from unwanted or unplanned pregnancies tend to have more insecure relationship styles as adults. ...
Death of Maryland football player Jordan McNair reminder to commit to protecting athletes, KU athletic training expert says
LAWRENCE — The University of Maryland has placed head football coach DJ Durkin and strength and conditioning coach Rick Court on administrative leave while investigating the heatstroke death of 19-year-old player Jordan McNair. McNair died two weeks after collapsing during conditioning drills, and accusations of an abusive program and dangerous...
Environmental concerns are stronger among younger religious Americans, study finds
LAWRENCE — Younger generations of religious Americans tend to closely harbor concerns for the environment via stewardship more so than older parishioners, according to a study by a University of Kansas researcher. ...
Food prices for consumers in ethnic enclaves could explain difference in assimilation rates, study finds
KPR wins KAB’s 2018 Station of the Year Award
LAWRENCE — Kansas Public Radio has been named the 2018 Station of the Year by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters. It’s the 17th time KPR has earned the KAB’s top honor. The award, announced Aug. 8, was first presented by the KAB in 1996. KPR has won the award more...
SELF on the Road offers real-world experience
LAWRENCE — For years, incoming seniors in the School of Engineering’s Self Engineering Leadership Fellows Program have taken a big trip to a major American city — to meet with executives at big firms, to network with KU engineering alumni and to get a head start on making the relationships...
Johnson County, KU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute collaborate on new programming
OVERLAND PARK — Johnson County residents age 50 “and better” have a new avenue for learning enrichment. Johnson County Park & Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program will offer Osher Lifelong Learning Institute courses this fall at four locations: Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse in Prairie Village, the Matt Ross Community Center and...
Hall Center for the Humanities announces associate director
LAWRENCE – The Hall Center for the Humanities has appointed Sarah Bishop as its associate director. She previously served as interim associate director from November 2017-June 2018. ...
New environmental geology master’s program combines technical, professional skills education
OVERLAND PARK – Environmental geology is a growing field in Kansas City, with major area construction companies, engineering firms and government agencies experiencing an increased need for geoscience professionals. It is an interdisciplinary field that addresses and studies naturally occurring and man-made environmental hazards. ...
Student receives prestigious Gilliam Fellowship
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas graduate student Angelo Andres, along with his mentor Blake Peterson, Regents Distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the KU School of Pharmacy, has earned a prestigious Gilliam Fellowship from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). ...
Research center produces guide for making homes visitable by wheelchair users
LAWRENCE — Can Grandma, who uses a walker, still attend the family Thanksgiving dinner? Can the friend who was injured in military service and now uses a wheelchair join the party to watch the big game? ...
Law professor wins national teaching award from mineral law foundation
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas School of Law Professor John Peck was awarded the 2018 Clyde O. Martz Teaching Award by the trustees of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. ...
College languages school receives $247K estate gift
LAWRENCE – A $247,000 gift from the estate of Helen Brownson will benefit the University of Kansas School of Languages, Literatures & Cultures. ...
New licensure endorsement available for PK-12 educators
LAWRENCE — The School of Education at the University of Kansas has added two new licensure endorsement program options to its portfolio of academic offerings for licensed PK-12 educators to consider for their career development needs. ...
Digital Frontiers Conference coming to KU in October
LAWRENCE — Hosted by the University of Kansas' Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities (IDRH), the 2018 Digital Frontiers Conference will be Oct. 4-6 in the Burge Union and at the Lawrence Public Library. The theme of this year’s conference is “Finding Community in Digital Humanities.” Through panels, poster...
KU Libraries faculty members selected for Institute for Research Design in Librarianship
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Libraries are pleased to announce that Rebecca Orozco, faculty engagement librarian for the sciences and engineering, and Angela Rathmel, head of Acquisitions and Research Sharing, were selected for the Institute for Research Design in Librarianship (IRDL), which began in June 2018. ...
Ten faculty members earn awards for excellence in teaching
LAWRENCE — Ten faculty members at the University of Kansas will receive distinguished teaching awards Aug. 16 at the KU Teaching Summit. ...