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Spotlight on mud snakes: Study unveils evolutionary secrets of enigmatic snake family from Southeastern Asia
A new University of Kansas genomic investigation of a group of unheralded but unique “mud snakes” from Southeast Asia is rewriting the evolutionary history of this family, named the Homalopsidae. The results just were published in the Bulletin of the Society of Systematic Biologists. Bulletin of the Society ofSystematic BiologyBulletin...
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...
Red Hot Research returns for its 12th year
Red Hot Research returns for three sessions this fall, offering a fast-paced, presentation-style event from The Commons at the University of Kansas as a way of introducing colleagues to one another. ...
New book explores how political ideology affects public opinion on wrongful convictions
The Central Park Five. Amanda Knox. Henry and Leon McCollum. Kevin Strickland. ...
Four professors awarded Big XII Faculty Fellowships
Four University of Kansas professors have been selected for The Big XII Faculty Fellowship Program, which provides tenured and tenure-track faculty up to $2,500 in travel funding to collaborate with peers at other Big 12 institutions. Fellows can use the funding to visit campuses, bring colleagues from peer institutions to...
One year after Mahsa Jina Amini's death, KU researchers analyze social media responses in Iran
One year ago, Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Jina Amini was killed, setting off some of the largest protests in Iran’s recent history. Her death, widely attributed to a beating after her arrest by the nation’s morality police for not wearing her hijab correctly, spurred protests calling for improved women's rights. ...
KU ranks 40th among US public universities granted utility patents in 2022
The University of Kansas ranked 40th among public institutions in the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022, a new list published by the National Academy of Inventors. The list showcases universities that play a pivotal role in advancing the innovation ecosystem within and beyond the United States. ...
Four KU faculty members awarded Keeler Intra-University Professorships
The University of Kansas has announced that four professors have been awarded Keeler Intra-University Professorships, which provide faculty the opportunity to expand their scholarship and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration. ...
KU falls in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of Kansas fell 24 spots among public universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings. ...
Pandemic altered predictability of stock market, according to social media data
The stock market is known for its unpredictable nature. But how do investors react when an external event further throws it into chaos? ...
KU series on wellness in democracy resumes, centering Ogallala Aquifer and human decision-making
A collaborative series at the University of Kansas that centers misinformation, disinformation and the wellness of democracy resumes in fall 2023 with a program about the Ogallala Aquifer, the center of substantial research and public debate because of its increasingly limited supplies and the reliance upon the aquifer for much...
KU Natural History Museum announces fall events
From sparking science curiosity in children through hands-on experiments to showcasing the excellence and variety of University of Kansas research at a local brewery, the KU Natural History Museum has a full slate of science-themed public events planned for fall. ...
KU recognizes outstanding instructors with annual teaching awards
University of Kansas faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses are being recognized as winners of annual teaching awards. ...
‘Interwar World’ examines how global extremism and cultural transformation of last century shaped today’s society
In many ways, the previous century was defined by its wars. But a new book argues that an equally important and perhaps even more significant period existed between World War I and II. ...
School of Architecture & Design announces 2023 Fall Architecture Lecture Series
The School of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas has announced programming for the Fall 2023 Architecture Lecture Series. ...
New Kansas Statistical Abstract offers relevant state information, including expanded data on climate
The 57th edition of the Kansas Statistical Abstract, an annually released compendium of data about Kansas, is now available on the Institute for Policy & Social Research website. ...
KU scholars mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's first folio with new exhibition
The idea of forgetting classic Shakespeare plays like “Macbeth” or “Julius Caesar” is nearly unthinkable. But if not for the foresight of two actors and friends of William Shakespeare to publish a book 400 years ago, those plays might have been lost forever. A University of Kansas professor is teaming...
Author seeks literature of a Latino heartland
When did Latinos start to imagine the Midwest as a possible homeland? When Tejano cowboys drove their cattle to market in early 20th century Kansas City? When bracero migrant workers arrived during World War II and continued coming in the postwar era? ...
Study shows food from tobacco-owned brands more 'hyperpalatable' than competitors' food
Many of us know all too well the addictive nature of a big portion of food in the United States — most call it “junk food.” In fact, this kind of salty, sweet and high-fat fare makes up the lion’s share of what’s marketed to Americans. ...
International Support Services kicks off new international program series
This fall, International Support Services is launching the Atlas Series, biweekly programs that will encourage international and domestic students to share their culture and build community at KU. ...
Reliance on student punishment in schools needs reconsideration, article argues
Schools and prisons share many similarities: authoritarian structure, emphasis on silence and order, schedules to follow, rules not to break. ...
KU School of Pharmacy welcomes new class into profession
The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy hosted white coat ceremonies this week for its class of 2027. Faculty on the Wichita campus helped their students don white coats Sept. 5, while Lawrence campus students met at the Lied Center of Kansas for their rite of passage Sept. 7. ...
Solo exhibition offers portrait of an eco-anxious artist
It was 100 degrees the day Lilly McElroy started installing her solo exhibition at Studios Inc., a nonprofit arts organization in Kansas City, Missouri, where she has had a studio for the past three years. But in this exhibition space, the sun is felt mainly by its absence in the...
Distinguished professor's lecture to address self-determination for people with disabilities
Research shows promoting autonomy leads to valued life outcomes, but for people with disabilities, barriers to supporting self-determination persist. Karrie Shogren, the Ross and Marianna Beach Distinguished Professor of Special Education in the KU School of Education & Human Sciences, has dedicated the past two decades of her career to...
Study shows physical education teachers influence students' attitudes about physical activity later in life
Everyone who has gone through high school probably remembers gym class, for better or worse, and the influence their teachers had on the class environment. ...
Center for East Asian Studies opens Year of Migration programming with speaker and film series
The Center for East Asian Studies’ (CEAS) 2023-2024 programming, which focuses on migration, kicks off with two Global Asia speakers and a film series. All CEAS events are free and open to the public. ...
Name change reflects expanded focus, approach of Center for Montessori Research
The University of Kansas Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) Center for Montessori for Research (CMR) will become the Center for Learner Agency Research and Action (CLARA). The name change highlights the center’s embrace of learner agency in diverse educational environments. ...
KU School of Business receives largest gift in school history
The University of Kansas School of Business received a $50 million commitment from an anonymous donor that will transform business education and research at the school. The gift, the largest in KU School of Business history, will also provide funds to advance key initiatives supporting undergraduate student success. ...
Two Lawrence-based projects among recipients of 2023 Rocket Grants
The 2023 Rocket Grants have awarded a total of $60,000 for 10 artist projects in the Lawrence and Kansas City area. Two awards will support Lawrence-based projects: the planting of fruit trees around Lawrence Public Library accompanied by collective song by artists Skyler Adamson and Hazlett Henderson, and a new...
Study examines role of religion in substance use services, finds it's often located in racially diverse communities
People have turned to religion and spirituality to deal with crises and critical needs for centuries. Yet little is known how religion plays a role in substance use care. A new publication from the University of Kansas and Georgetown University explored the religious orientation of facilities within the substance use...