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Study: ‘Classic example’ of sexual dimorphism in fossil record actually shows nuance between males and females
A new study from the University of Kansas appearing in the open-access, peer-reviewed journal PLOS One shows the differences between male and female uintatheres might not be as vast as paleontologists have long believed.
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Wed, 09/23/2026
Researcher will examine galactic evolution with new ‘Roman’ space telescope
A University of Kansas researcher will co-direct one of the major debut experiments of the latest space telescope, called GRACE: the Grism Reionization and Cosmic Evolution Survey.
Wed, 09/23/2026
21 University of Kansas students selected for the 2026 Millennium Fellowship class
Selected from a record-breaking 76,000 applicants from more than 6,000 campuses worldwide, 21 University of Kansas students were recently chosen for the 2026 Millennium Fellowship, a leadership development program that partners with the United Nations Academic Impact and is overseen by the Millennium Campus Network.
Wed, 09/23/2026
2026 Lelon Capps Lecture will explore effective mathematics instruction and teacher preparation
The KU School of Education & Human Sciences will welcome Angela Barlow, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies and professor of mathematics education at the University of South Alabama, as the 2026 Lelon Capps featured lecturer. She will give a talk at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 28.
Tue, 09/22/2026
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center to celebrate completion of Phase I of the Campus Master Plan with ribbon-cutting ceremony
The Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, based at the University of Kansas, invites the media to celebrate the completion of Phase I of its Campus Master Plan with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 2 at the campus near Yoder.
Tue, 09/22/2026
KU holds steady at No. 74 among publics in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
For the second consecutive year, the University of Kansas is ranked No. 74 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” rankings, released today.
Tue, 09/22/2026
KU Libraries to host KU alum, American Girl author Angela Cervantes for Hispanic Heritage Month
Angela Cervantes, the Jayhawk behind American Girl’s 2026 Girl of the Year character, Raquel Reyes, will return to the University of Kansas on Oct. 17 for a free family event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mon, 09/21/2026
KU researchers detail successes, challenges of practices to help autistic students transition out of high school
Researchers at the Kansas University Center on Disabilities and special education colleagues are publishing a series of studies in a special journal issue detailing the successes and challenges of two evidence-based practices to help autistic students make the transition from high school.
Mon, 09/21/2026
KU Theatre & Dance season opens with ‘Songs for a New World’
The contemporary musical by Jason Robert Brown shows off KU students’ singing talents and offers audiences variety through song, dance and scene changes. All cast members are students and will be accompanied by professional musicians from the Lawrence and Kansas City communities.
Fri, 09/18/2026
$1.9M grant will support KU research on boosting drought tolerance in crops
A new National Science Foundation grant will bring $1.9 million to KU to test specific types of microscopic soil fungi for their potential to build drought tolerance in wheat and rice.
Fri, 09/18/2026
Two Lawrence-based filmmakers among recipients of 2026 Rocket Grants
Filmmakers Lourdes Kalusha-Aguirre and Sean Kenealy are among the 10 recipients of this year's Rocket Grants. Each recipient will receive $6,000 for a total of $60,000 in funding for public art projects in the Lawrence and Kansas City area.
Thu, 09/17/2026
Kansas Board of Regents recognizes ‘outstanding contributions’ of six KU employees
The board’s program recognizes faculty and staff at Kansas universities for their contributions to teaching, student success, research, institutional excellence and Kansas communities.
Thu, 09/17/2026
KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, September 2026
It’s time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues’ achievements: KU News Service 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.
Wed, 09/16/2026
KU Marching Jayhawks to represent university in London at Union Jack Classic
Members of the University of Kansas Marching Jayhawks will travel to London this month to represent KU at the Union Jack Classic, where the band will perform at the KU football game against Arizona State University on Sept. 19 at Wembley Stadium.
Wed, 09/16/2026
Four KU seniors to compete for Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill scholarships
Four University of Kansas seniors — Saad Awan, Kaitlyn Carson, Katherine Goodwin and Jaden Huehl — have been endorsed for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom with the support of KU’s Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.
Wed, 09/16/2026
KU Engineering’s Tiberti Lecture returns this fall with a focus on managing difficult conversations
Aaron Mann, senior principal and chief legal officer at Terracon, will deliver the J.A. Tiberti Family Lecture at the University of Kansas School of Engineering at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Beren Auditorium.
Tue, 09/15/2026
Linguistics experts decipher what a Kansas accent is or is not
In a new article, Lacey Wade and Jeff Holliday, assistant professors of linguistics at the University of Kansas, reveal that Kansans associate Kansas speech with “unaccentedness,” while non-Kansans associate Kansas speech with Southern-accented voices.
Tue, 09/15/2026
Authors shed light on first-generation experience for higher ed professionals
A book chapter co-written by University of Kansas researcher Dallas Doane documents the experiences of first-generation higher education professionals who transition to faculty roles while highlighting the strengths people in the experience naturally bring.
Mon, 09/14/2026
KU Architecture & Design Alumni Awards recognize 11 distinguished alumni
The KU School of Architecture & Design has named recipients of its 2025 Architecture & Design Alumni Awards, recognizing graduates whose careers have advanced design, innovation and community impact.
Mon, 09/14/2026
15 instructional faculty members promoted in past year
Fifteen individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses have earned instructional faculty promotions over the past year. “These educators represent some of the best in teaching and research excellence,” said Arash Mafi, chief academic officer, provost and executive vice chancellor.
Fri, 09/11/2026
KLETC's 362nd Basic Training Class graduates on 25th anniversary of 9/11
Seventeen officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on Sept. 11. Members of the 362nd Basic Training Class will go on to serve in communities throughout the state.
Fri, 09/11/2026
Law Review Symposium to discuss voting rights
On Oct. 9, the Kansas Law Review’s 2026 Symposium will bring together leading academics and practitioners to explore the impact of the recent Louisiana v. Callais decision on voting rights legislation and litigation across the country.
Fri, 09/11/2026
KU to host series of informational meetings for students with intellectual disabilities, parents and educators
The University of Kansas Transition to Postsecondary Education program (KU TPE) is hosting a series of informational meetings in several Kansas cities in October and November. KU TPE is a two-year, fully inclusive undergraduate certificate program at the Lawrence campus.
Fri, 09/11/2026
KU Extended Learning relaunches in-person Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course
KU will offer its Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification course at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park on Oct. 5, 19 and Nov. 2. Instructor Heather McCain will offer a free one-hour webinar Sept. 23 to cover course concepts.
Thu, 09/10/2026
University of Kansas Debate program named best in nation
The University of Kansas Debate program was identified as the No. 1 debate program in the country in a 2026 ranking of the “Top 50 Competitive College Debate Programs in the U.S.” from American Liberty Media.
Thu, 09/10/2026
Audio-Reader’s Audio Sale returns to Lawrence Public Library for 3-day event
Audio-Reader’s Audio Sale will take place Sept. 11-13, offering bargains on more than 100 pieces of vintage and modern audio equipment as well as over 1,000 vinyl records, along with cassette tapes, musical instruments, CDs and other unique audio finds.
Thu, 09/10/2026
KU sociologist Mehrangiz Najafizadeh earns rare third Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
Mehrangiz Najafizadeh, associate professor of sociology at KU, has earned her third Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. She will teach and conduct research in Azerbaijan during the spring 2027 semester, offering courses and interdisciplinary seminars while continuing her sociological research. Najafizadeh previously received Fulbright Scholar Awards in 2004 and 2022 and served twice as a Fulbright Specialist.
Thu, 09/10/2026
New book ‘Leading Without Apology’ provides guidance to women to advance to educational leadership roles
Women make up a majority of teachers and education professionals, but they are underrepresented in school leadership roles. A new book by KU scholars aims to help women anticipate the challenges to advancing and advocate for themselves to take on such roles.
Wed, 09/09/2026
Military aircraft to fly over Lawrence campus Thursday, Friday in advance of KU-Missouri football game
Military jets will fly over the University of Kansas campus Thursday, Sept. 10, and Friday, Sept. 11, in advance of Friday's KU football game versus the University of Missouri.
Wed, 09/09/2026
KU Law to host environmental law scholar James Salzman for lecture on drinking water
The University of Kansas School of Law will host environmental law scholar James Salzman for a public lecture Sept. 14. “The Past, Present, and Future of Drinking Water” will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in 106 Green Hall at the University of Kansas School of Law.
Wed, 09/09/2026
Indigenous Arts Initiative will offer workshops on art, filmmaking
The Indigenous Arts Initiative, which includes partners from the University of Kansas, will bring two distinguished Indigenous artists and educators to Lawrence this September for a series of free public workshops exploring art, culture, storytelling and filmmaking.