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Pence's reaction could be key to possible sharing of classified info with Russians, political scientist says
LAWRENCE — Though details are still emerging, the fallout remains unclear after the Washington Post's reporting Monday that President Donald Trump shared information in the Oval Office with Russian diplomats about a potential Islamic State plot involving laptops on aircraft. ...
KU names Hamer vice provost for Diversity and Equity
LAWRENCE — Jennifer Hamer, a University of Kansas professor of American Studies who has also held a number of administrative roles, has been selected to be the new vice provost for Diversity and Equity at KU. She is currently serving as the acting vice provost for the office. ...
2017 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award Winners Announced
LAWRENCE — Three people were honored at KU’s 20th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium for their extraordinary commitment to mentoring undergraduate researchers. ...
A Star is Born: KU lecturer a hit among indigenous Central Americans
LAWRENCE — Laura Hobson Herlihy is a big fish in a small pond. A lecturer in Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Herlihy is one of a small number of North Americans who speak, and an even smaller number who teach, the language of the indigenous Central American Miskitu people. ...
Summer road construction projects begin May 15
LAWRENCE — A post-commencement tradition at KU begins May 15 — summer construction. ...
University community mourns death of Bill Nichols
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas community is grieving for the death of KU carpenter Bill Nichols, who died May 11 in Tonganoxie. He was 62. ...
Study finds audit fee differences for international cross-listed companies are not simply driven by litigation costs
Poster winners announced in Student Service Showcase
LAWRENCE — The Center for Civic and Social Responsibility awarded four students $200 each for their winning entries in the Student Service Showcase at the 2017 Service Celebration. ...
Dole Institute announces summer 2017 programming
LAWRENCE – The Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its lineup of programming for summer 2017, including a discussion group series on the U.S.–Mexico border. ...
KU Pharmacy students exceed national average on residency matches
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy Class of 2017 set a school record for residency matches and finished far above the national match rate, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. ...
Research increases distance at which supernova would spark mass extinctions on Earth
Hall Center announces 2017-2018 Humanities Lecture Series
LAWRENCE — The Hall Center for the Humanities announces its Humanities Lecture Series for 2017-2018 featuring prize-winning cancer specialists, sociologists, poets and historians. All events are free and open to the public. ...
KU students compete in state, university math events
LAWRENCE — In addition to their success at the recent, internationally renowned Putnam Competition, University of Kansas students have tested their mathematical prowess at other events. ...
University community remembers art history department’s Ed Eglinski
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas community is grieving the death of a longtime art history professor. ...
Comey firing raises doubts about independence of ongoing investigation, though move passes constitutional muster, expert says
LAWRENCE — President Donald Trump fired FBI director James Comey on Tuesday, setting off questions and criticisms about the FBI’s ongoing investigation into possible collusions between Russia and Trump’s campaign. Trump cited Comey’s handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server for government business, and politicians on both...
Border fences reduce risk of transnational terrorist attacks, other effects unclear
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Company with KU roots goes public on NASDAQ
LAWRENCE — Cory Berkland might not be the first person you’d guess would help to create what has become a multimillion-dollar company. ...
KU students excel at national math competition
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas team placed 54th out of 415 teams in the Mathematical Association of America’s William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. Called one of the toughest math competitions in the world, the Putnam exam is a mathematics competition open to all regularly enrolled undergraduates in colleges...
Monarch Watch founder honored by Garden Club of America
LAWRENCE — Orley “Chip” Taylor, founder and director of Monarch Watch and longtime professor at the University of Kansas, was recently named an honorary member of The Garden Club of America (GCA), one of its highest accolades. ...
KU recognizes 12 students with prestigious 2017 University Awards
LAWRENCE — With surprise visits from the “prize patrol,” the University of Kansas presented 12 students with awards that honor community engagement, leadership and academics. ...
Information for news media covering commencement
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas invites media to cover the university’s 145th Commencement on Sunday, May 14, beginning at 10:30 a.m. ...
Greek organizations paired with nonprofits for service partnerships
LAWRENCE — The second annual Fraternity, Sorority, Community (FSC) Service Partnership kicked off last month, matching 25 fraternities and sororities with nonprofit organizations from the Lawrence area for yearlong service partnerships that will begin fall 2017. ...
Despite Macron's victory, uncertainly likely still ahead for French politics, political scientist says
LAWRENCE — Centrist Emmanuel Macron's victory Sunday in France over populist and nationalist candidate Marine Le Pen likely doesn't signal the end of challenges to a more integrated Europe, like with the European Union, said a University of Kansas researcher of European politics. ...
Student-built Chalmers Café and Gallery opens Saturday
LAWRENCE — When the Kansas Memorial Unions announced the closure of the Jaybreak, a snack bar in Chalmers Hall that had operated for 30 years, panic ensued among the building’s caffeine dependent. Where would students from the departments of Architecture, Design and Visual Art get a cuppa joe? ...