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Study finds high school journalism leading the way in financial literacy, even if business isn't part of curriculum
Journalism classes usually are not paired with business lessons. While there have been calls for increasing business knowledge in journalism, research from the University of Kansas has found that high school journalists are learning business skills even though they are not a core part of the curriculum.
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Thu, 04/09/2026
Third journalism dean candidate to present April 13
Cory Armstrong, Lawrence L. and Ruth E. Pike Professor in Journalism at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be the third finalist in the University of Kansas School of Journalism & Mass Communications dean search to present her ideas for the school’s future.
Thu, 04/09/2026
Hall Center to host conversation on Langston Hughes, democracy featuring former KU professors
Randal Jelks, author of "My America: Langston Hughes on Democracy," will join Distinguished Professor Emerita Maryemma Graham in conversation about art as resistance, democracy and activism as they trace Hughes' journey from Lawrence and Kansas City around the globe.
Thu, 04/09/2026
First public trail at Baldwin Woods set to open April 25
The public is invited to the opening of the new Rice Woodland Trail at the Baldwin Woods Forest Preserve, which is managed by the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research as part of the KU Field Station.
Thu, 04/09/2026
KU Law to host annual Federal Courts Junior Scholars Workshop
The KU School of Law will host the 15th annual Federal Courts Junior Scholars Workshop, a selective national conference that brings together emerging and established legal scholars to exchange ideas, strengthen scholarship and build community within the field of federal courts. The conference will take place April 24.
Thu, 04/09/2026
Composer elevates voices of women poets on new recording
A University of Kansas professor has released a new album, “Three Silent Things: Vocal Chamber Music by Ingrid Stölzel,” featuring the settings of female poets’ writing, including one by Kansas native aviator Amelia Earhart.
Thu, 04/09/2026
Jayhawks Elevate: KU's continuous improvement program processes more than 300 ideas
KU employees are encouraged to continue submitting ideas to Jayhawks Elevate, the University of Kansas continuous improvement initiative that seeks to enhance operations, the educational environment and community engagement — one idea at a time.
Wed, 04/08/2026
KU researchers part of national group showing primary barrier to energy infrastructure is governance, not technology
KU researchers are part of Just Energy Transitions & Place Project, a national research group that has conducted studies around the country to determine that the primary barrier to energy infrastructure development is local governance and permitting, not technology, as is commonly assumed.
Wed, 04/08/2026
KU law school to host world’s leading patent scholarship conference
On April 10-11, the University of Kansas School of Law will host the 14th annual Patent Conference, the nation’s leading annual patent scholarship conference. Patent scholars from 18 institutions across 15 states and Germany will present cutting-edge research on patent law, policy and business.
Wed, 04/08/2026
Research traces evolution of anglerfishes’ famed fishing-rod lures
Variously horrific- or alien-looking, many female anglerfishes sport long, protruding lures used for enticing prey or signaling during mating. Now, research from the University of Kansas is giving new detail to the evolutionary history of anglerfishes’ lures.
Wed, 04/08/2026
Researcher offers communication tips for combating military mental health stigma
KU professor Rikki Roscoe has contributed to the new book “Mental Health Communication for Underserved Populations,” detailing ways to reduce stigma and secrecy among soldiers and veterans who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder or other mental health issues.
Wed, 04/08/2026
KU Libraries to host ALC Spring Meeting, showcase Africa-related resources
For the first time in a decade, KU Libraries will host the spring meeting of the African Studies Association’s Africana Librarians Council. The university community is invited to Africa Day on April 15.
Tue, 04/07/2026
KU Debate wins CEDA National Championship as season concludes
The University of Kansas Debate team of freshman Kate’Lynn Shaw, Chicago, and junior Nargis Suleman, Leawood, won the Cross Examination Debate Association National Championship Tournament. The win is among several strong finishes for the KU Debate program.
Tue, 04/07/2026
KU Theatre students, faculty recognized at American College Theatre Festival regionals
Outstanding work in theatre design, dramaturgy, directing and acting earned KU professors and students honors at the American College Theatre Festival regionals.
Tue, 04/07/2026
U.S. News & World Report ranks 55 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools
KU has 55 graduate programs in the top 50 among public universities — including eight in the top 10 — in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Mon, 04/06/2026
57 KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring 2026
This spring, 57 Jayhawks received an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA) from the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects.
Mon, 04/06/2026
KU researcher proposes strategies for political depolarization in, outside classroom
In two recent publications, a University of Kansas communication studies researcher prescribes constructive approaches to political polarization both in the classroom and in society more broadly.
Mon, 04/06/2026
KU research shows JOBS Act backfired, resulting in acquisitions of companies instead of increasing IPOs
Alex Platt, KU School of Law professor, has published research showing that the JOBS Act of 2012, which was intended to revive the IPO market, has had the opposite effect. Instead of making it easier for companies to go public through the IPO process, it has resulted in "dual-track bias," which has led many companies to sell to larger companies instead.
Thu, 04/02/2026
Groundwater levels in the Kansas High Plains aquifer see first overall increase since 2019
Preliminary measurements by the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) show an overall increase in 2025 groundwater levels across Kansas High Plains aquifer regions, due in part to periods of above-average rainfall. In south-central Kansas, water levels increased an average of nearly 2.5 feet — the highest since 2019.
Thu, 04/02/2026
Second journalism dean candidate to present April 6
Judith E. Rosenbaum-Andre, associate dean for faculty affairs and administration in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Maine, will be the second finalist in the University of Kansas School of Journalism and Mass Communications dean search. Her public presentation will take place April 6.
Thu, 04/02/2026
KU Center for East Asian Studies to host environmental symposium
The KU Center for East Asian Studies, in collaboration with the Graduate Scholars of East Asian Studies, will host the Environmental & Economic Challenges in Global Asia Symposium, an interdisciplinary event to take place April 3–4 at Watson Library and online.
Thu, 04/02/2026
Research targets outdated manufactured housing wind-safety codes
Wind provisions governing the design of manufactured homes haven’t changed since 1994. Part of the problem in modernizing HUD building codes has been a lack of supporting research showing inadequacies in the current regulations. A University of Kansas researcher aims to change that.
Wed, 04/01/2026
KU expert in presidential rhetoric can comment on Trump Iran speech
Robert Rowland, University of Kansas professor of communication studies and author of “The Rhetoric of Donald Trump,” is available to speak with media ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned televised address April 1.
Wed, 04/01/2026
KU Assessment & Technology Solutions partners with Lawrence Homeless Resource Center on community-centered supports
KU ATS partnered with Lawrence’s Homeless Resource Center to strengthen their technology and data systems. ATS supports infrastructure, data practices and decision-making while also providing donations for immediate needs.
Wed, 04/01/2026
University Dance Company Spring Concert to feature uplifting student performances
Three KU faculty choreographers and Kansas City's Sam McReynolds, a guest artist who was in residency at KU this spring, present work in modern/contemporary, jazz, hip-hop and disco styles for the University Dance Company Spring Concert. A work by Jayhawk Tap Company will also be featured.
Wed, 04/01/2026
States that imposed total abortion bans spend millions more in nutritional food programs, research finds
Lilly Springer, doctoral candidate in economics at the University of Kansas, found that states that implemented total abortion bans by the start of 2023 experienced a 1.6% increase in the overall birth rate. They also experience 4.3% and 2.1% increase in monthly postpartum women and formula-fed infant WIC participation, respectively, leading to an additional $6.9 million in food costs.
Wed, 04/01/2026
KU announces first recipients of Faculty Service Award
Joshua Arpin, assistant teaching professor in the School of Business, and Karen Moeller, clinical professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, were recently awarded the 2026 Faculty Service Award at the University of Kansas.
Wed, 04/01/2026
KU Libraries select travel award recipients, prepare to host visiting scholars
Six scholars representing institutions in four states, the District of Columbia and Italy were recently selected as KU Libraries' travel award winners, enabling visiting faculty, students and independent researchers to connect to the Kenneth Spencer Research Library’s rare materials and expert curators.
Wed, 04/01/2026
KU students travel to Colorado and Illinois for Spring Alternative Breaks
Twelve Jayhawks volunteered with KU Alternative Breaks this March, serving three community organizations across Colorado and Illinois. KU Alternative Breaks provides immersive volunteer experiences that foster a lifelong commitment to service.
Tue, 03/31/2026
Claire Willey-Sthapit to receive International Research Award, deliver talk
Claire Willey-Sthapit, assistant professor in KU's School of Social Welfare, will receive the KU International Affairs Advisory Board International Research Award and speak April 29. Her research examines domestic violence policy across the U.S. and Nepal, highlighting community-based responses and challenging global assumptions about prevention and intervention.
Tue, 03/31/2026
KU remains among top 40 public universities granted patents for inventions
The National Academy of Inventors ranks the University of Kansas 39th among public universities for the number of utility patents granted in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year the University of Kansas is listed among the United States’ top 100 institutions receiving patents.