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Study: ChatGPT needs expert supervision to help parents with children’s healthcare information
New research from the University of Kansas Life Span Institute highlights a key vulnerability to misinformation generated by artificial intelligence and a potential model to combat it.
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Fri, 09/27/2024
Thom Allen named as Fall 2024 Service Learning Instructional Mini-Grant recipient
The Center for Service Learning has recognized Thom Allen, assistant professor of the practice of urban planning and associate director of the University Honors Program, as a Service Learning Instructional Mini-Grant recipient for fall 2024.
Thu, 09/26/2024
New radio program in search of music from all 105 Kansas counties
Calling all musicians across the state of Kansas: Kansas Public Radio invites you to submit your music to be considered for the broadcast of the station’s newest program, “105 Live.” The program launches Oct. 5.
Thu, 09/26/2024
New York Times technology columnist to deliver 2024 Sutton Lecture at KU School of Business
The University of Kansas School of Business Walter S. Sutton Ethics Lecture Series will feature Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times and bestselling author, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24.
Thu, 09/26/2024
KU faculty, staff invited to Thank Goodness It’s Thursday gatherings at Lawrence, Medical Center campuses
The KU Alumni Association has announced dates for its “Thank Goodness It’s Thursday” event series for the 2024-’25 academic year, with the first of the networking and recognition events for faculty and staff set for Oct. 10 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.
Wed, 09/25/2024
Research shows Asia — not Africa — played cradle to snake superfamily that includes cobras, mambas and many common pet species
Based on the fossil record, it’s been assumed that elapoid snakes, found worldwide, had their origins in Africa. But the new University of Kansas study appearing in Royal Society Open Science — which depends on broad genetic sampling as well as fossils — points instead to Asian origins for these snakes.
Wed, 09/25/2024
Legendary sci-fi author to attend annual KU symposium
The annual Sturgeon Symposium for science fiction, now in its third year, will take place over two days, Oct. 24-25, both virtually and in person at the Hall Center for the Humanities. This year's event will have a special guest: Legendary sci-fi author Samuel "Chip" Delany will attend both days.
Wed, 09/25/2024
Study finds most at-risk populations for HIV discussing subject in negative, risky ways got most social media attention
An analysis of young men, the most at risk for new HIV infections in the United States, who discussed the topic in negative ways or promoted risky behaviors tended to get the most attention on X. Deeper understanding of why the population discusses the subject that way and how algorithms further their messages can help design better public health campaigns, researchers argue.
Tue, 09/24/2024
Vice presidential debate might be season’s best matchup, expert says
Vice presidential debates are seldom consequential. But the J.D. Vance-Tim Walz contest Oct. 1 has the potential to be just that, according to Robert Rowland, University of Kansas professor of communication studies.
Tue, 09/24/2024
KU ranked in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of Kansas ranks No. 81 among public universities in this year’s U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, released today.
Mon, 09/23/2024
A century of music: KU School of Music to celebrate 100th Vespers performance
The University of Kansas School of Music is inviting everyone to celebrate a major milestone this year as the beloved annual Vespers Concert turns 100. Concerts will take place Dec. 8 at the Lied Center of Kansas.
Mon, 09/23/2024
KGS to explore on-farm integration of solar energy, water management
Kansas Geological Survey scientists have been awarded nearly $900,000 in grants to spearhead the development of an innovative technology system that will leverage underused corners of farm fields to generate energy and collect water.
Mon, 09/23/2024
New patient-centered ethical theory honored with Philosopher’s Annual inclusion
A paper by Brad Cokelet, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, was included in the esteemed Philosopher’s Annual, which gathers the top 10 articles during the year in the field of philosophy. Cokelet’s paper titled “Competitive Virtue Ethics and Narrow Morality” introduces a new form of patient-centered virtue ethics.
Mon, 09/23/2024
KU faculty providing authentic research lab experience in classroom
A new grant of $15,000 from NIH and K-INBRE will expand opportunities for students to have authentic research lab experiences in the classroom. Faculty member Eileen Hotze’s CURE is setting the stage for further implementation in other classrooms.
Fri, 09/20/2024
KU scholars named Faculty of the Year by Kansas Board of Regents
The Kansas Board of Regents awarded three current KU scholars and one former KU professor as Faculty of the Year for 2024. This program recognizes the outstanding contributions of faculty at state universities to teaching, student success, research and Kansas communities.
Thu, 09/19/2024
KU Homecoming to feature community service, Jayhawk awards
The University of Kansas will host its 112th Homecoming, sponsored by Central Bank, Oct. 14-20. KU Alumni Association has organized a series of service events to extend the Homecoming spirit of Jayhawk unity and goodwill beyond Lawrence.
Thu, 09/19/2024
Graphic guide makes music therapy accessible
A new book from a University of Kansas associate professor of music serves as an illustrated introduction to the field of music therapy for beginners, covering definitions, methods and theories.
Wed, 09/18/2024
KU Law to host Midwestern Law and Economics Association Conference
The University of Kansas School of Law will welcome legal scholars to Lawrence for the annual meeting of the Midwestern Law and Economics Association on Sept. 20-21.
Wed, 09/18/2024
Fall equinox tour of KU medicinal garden planned Sept. 22
The public is invited to the fall semiannual tour of the University of Kansas Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 on the autumnal equinox.
Wed, 09/18/2024
Study links operating room environment to shorter surgery
A study from a University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design researcher shows a better-designed operating room shaves time off of orthopedic surgery, implying better outcomes and reduced costs.
Tue, 09/17/2024
KU Debate wins first major championship of the season at Northwestern University
KU Debate began the season with a dominating performance at the Owen L. Coon Memorial Debate Tournament, which took place Sept. 14-17 at Northwestern University. The KU team of John Marshall and Graham Revare defeated Emory University in the championship debate to win the tournament from a field of more than 100 of the top teams in the country.
Tue, 09/17/2024
2024 Dole Leadership Prize to honor late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced it will award the Dole Leadership Prize to the late Sandra Day O’Connor, former associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, at a public program at 7 p.m. Oct. 24. It is the first time the Dole Institute has honored a recipient posthumously.
Tue, 09/17/2024
University Distinguished Professor to explore how today’s ecosystems can help predict Earth’s future in inaugural lecture
University Distinguished Professor Sharon Billings will deliver “Predicting Ecosystems of the Future with the Forests and Grasslands of Today” on Oct. 1 in the Beren Petroleum Conference Center of Slawson Hall G192.
Tue, 09/17/2024
New digital catalog of German-American organization records provides insight into 155 years of social history
The Ledgers of the New York Turn Verein, a social and athletic club for German immigrants founded in 1850, are now available in an online catalog 16 years after they arrived at the University of Kansas Max Kade Center for German-American Studies.
Tue, 09/17/2024
Keeping variation in definition of 'energy communities' can help transition to renewable energy, law expert writes
A KU energy and environmental law professor has published a new study arguing that keeping an open definition of energy communities, or those traditionally dependent on fossil fuel energies, can help ease the transition to renewables. The paper is part of ongoing work in energy justice and transition.
Mon, 09/16/2024
University announces recipients of annual teaching awards
The University of Kansas is proud to announce 16 faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses as recipients of KU’s annual teaching awards.
Mon, 09/16/2024
Study: Backward hopping may be better indication of recovery from ACL reconstruction
A KU study found that having patients perform a single leg backward hop can be a better indicator of recovery from ACL injuries and reconstruction in the knee. The measure helps give better data about various points of health in the leg and is easy for researchers, patients and practitioners to perform and measure.
Mon, 09/16/2024
Hall Center for the Humanities announces 2024-25 Speaker Series
The series features thought leaders and award-winning authors who share insights that shape understanding of the world along with the joys and challenges of the human experience.
Mon, 09/16/2024
KU student receives prestigious doctoral dissertation award
University of Kansas history doctoral candidate Alicia Houser has received the prestigious Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Award to spend a year conducting research in Tanzania.
Fri, 09/13/2024
Engineering a better future: KU School of Engineering to host annual STEM competition for high school students
KU Engineering's High School Design Competition is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 23 at the engineering complex on KU’s campus. The registration deadline is Oct. 7.
Fri, 09/13/2024
Poet, novelist, professor Ocean Vuong to give Spencer Lecture
The Commons at the University of Kansas will host the Fall 2024 Kenneth Spencer Lecture, which will feature a conversation between Ocean Vuong and Chloé Cooper Jones, on Sept. 26 at Liberty Hall.