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University of Kansas announces spring 2025 honor roll
Nearly 8,700 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2025 semester.
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Wed, 06/11/2025
KU to host international conference on civility, politics
A group of scholars will convene at the University of Kansas from July 19 to 21 to discuss the state of civility in contemporary politics. KU faculty are among the speakers at the free, in-person conference, which organizers hope will establish an international network of scholars working in this field.
Wed, 06/11/2025
Study finds pitchers have thicker UCLs in elbows than other baseball players, factors that risk common injury
A University of Kansas study measured the thickness of the UCL in throwing and nonthrowing elbows of both pitchers and position players of a college baseball team. The study can showed arm slot is not correlated with UCL thickness, contradicting a common belief of throw angle contributing to the common injury.
Tue, 06/10/2025
University of Kansas drives $7.8 billion economic impact in Kansas, study shows
The University of Kansas is a powerful engine of economic growth and job creation for the state of Kansas, according to a new study detailing the university’s impact.
Mon, 06/09/2025
KU scientists and center director among experts calling for revision of federal food and nutrition guidance during pregnancy
Should women stop eating fish while pregnant? While women often limit fish intake during pregnancy, experts warn this restricts nutrients vital for the developing fetus.
Fri, 06/06/2025
Media advisory: Expert available to discuss huge Saharan dust plume impacting US
Bing Pu, assistant professor of geography & atmospheric science at the University of Kansas, is an expert in the emission, transport and impact of dust plumes.
Thu, 06/05/2025
$10 million gift ensures construction of new entrepreneurship hub at KU
The University of Kansas School of Business received a $10 million gift commitment from an anonymous donor that ensures the construction of a new entrepreneurship hub building that benefits the greater KU community by teaching students to solve problems in meaningful ways. The new gift supplements the donor's lead gift of $50 million in 2023.
Tue, 06/03/2025
Study finds teachers, students together can form own social constructions of thinking
A KU study working with an English language arts class found that in addition to helping students learn how to think through complex topics, teachers and students can work together to form their own social construction of thinking and how they think about topics in their classes.
Mon, 06/02/2025
Airborne electromagnetic survey of aquifer conditions planned in west-central Kansas
Beginning in mid-June and continuing until early July, residents of west-central Kansas may see a low-flying helicopter towing a large hexagonal frame. This unusual arrangement is part of a project to map groundwater conditions in the Ogallala aquifer in Western Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 1.
Mon, 06/02/2025
KU Department of Theatre & Dance announces 2025 award winners
Dozens of students studying theatre and dance at KU received applause and awards for outstanding achievement on stage and in the classroom during the Department of Theatre & Dance's 2025 Banquet.
Mon, 06/02/2025
Researchers sue New Jersey to obtain DNA evidence in Lindbergh baby kidnapping case
Jonathan Hagel, an assistant teaching professor of history at the University of Kansas, is a plaintiff in a case against the state of New Jersey about the handling of the Charles Lindbergh archive. The lawsuit seeks to force the state police to allow DNA testing on envelopes used to send a series of ransom notes in the infamous Lindbergh baby kidnapping case and trial.
Fri, 05/30/2025
Groundbreaking marks new era for Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
University of Kansas leadership broke ground on major renovations at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center near Hutchinson on May 23, part of a bold campus master plan to support its competency-based curriculum and to expand programs to meet the training needs of partners in public safety.
Thu, 05/29/2025
International trade law expert can discuss ruling blocking Trump tariffs, potential appeal
Raj Bhala, an international trade law expert at KU, is available to speak with media on the U.S. Court of International Trade blocking President Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs, the effects of the ruling and potential appeals.
Thu, 05/29/2025
Podcast from KU’s FLITE Center helps teachers navigate classroom AI tools
KU researchers Lisa Dieker and Maggie Mosher have launched "AI Advocates," a short-form podcast that helps teachers navigate classroom artificial intelligence tools in five minutes or less. Each episode breaks down one tool’s uses, benefits and considerations, focusing on free and accessible options.
Wed, 05/28/2025
Study simulates pulling on athlete's jersey to predict noncontact ACL injuries
A KU study dropped a weighted ball attached to subjects while they jumped to simulate noncontact ACL injuries in sports. The results showed that pulling from behind was the most dangerous and that improving core strength is key in preventing such injuries.
Wed, 05/28/2025
New digital tool provides satellite monitoring of crop health across US
The Sentinel GreenReport Plus, created at the University of Kansas with support from the KansasView and AmericaView programs, is a web-based app with free satellite monitoring and analysis of vegetation and crops for Kansas and the nation.
Wed, 05/28/2025
KU composer creates choral music to match ‘mystical’ texts
Kansas City's Te Deum choir will feature works by Forrest Pierce, professor of composition at the University of Kansas School of Music, in concerts May 31 and June 1 in the Greater Kansas City area.
Wed, 05/28/2025
KPR announces new ‘Morning Edition’ host
Kansas Public Radio, based at the University of Kansas, has welcomed a new program host with deep roots in public radio. Matthew Algeo began as KPR’s new “Morning Edition” host May 26.
Tue, 05/27/2025
Fourteen KU Law students honored for scholarship, leadership and service
Fourteen University of Kansas School of Law students received awards during the spring 2025 semester for distinguishing themselves in scholarship, leadership and service to the law school and the community.
Fri, 05/23/2025
KU announces promotion and tenure for 158 faculty and researchers
Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 44 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 114 individuals at the KU Medical Center campus.
Thu, 05/22/2025
Funding to help expand program providing technology, career training to women leaving incarceration in Kansas, Missouri
KU has received funding from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to team with Workforce Partnership and the Kansas City Public Library to expand a program that works with women leaving incarceration and those who have left to provide technology and career training and learn about online security. The program has also shown it reduces recidivism rates.
Wed, 05/21/2025
KU contributor to new book lays out rules of 'The Rise of the K-Superzombie'
Paul Scott, University of Kansas professor of French, sees zombie television shows influencing the successful resistance to martial law in South Korea during a 2024 attempted coup. Scott has penned a chapter titled “Neither Human nor Monster: The Rise of the K-Superzombie” in the new book “The Post-Zombie: Essays on the Evolving Undead.”
Tue, 05/20/2025
KU Law students make 2025 honor roll for pro bono service
Sixty-five University of Kansas School of Law students provided more than 2,500 hours of free legal services during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Tue, 05/20/2025
New book can help guide schools from overemphasis on STEM to 'STREAMS'
A new book edited by University of Kansas scholars aims to help educators move beyond overemphasis on STEM subjects to "STREAM," which merges science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, mathematics and social sciences to create a greater, more equitable educational approach.
Fri, 05/16/2025
Program to reduce youth violence sees its first class of college graduates
ThrYve has supported hundreds of students through the program out of the KU Center for Community Health & Development and is based on decades of research on reducing youth violence. “Our best indicators of success are our young people,” Jomella Watson-Thompson, ThrYve director, said.
Thu, 05/15/2025
KU recognizes 13 students with 2025 University Awards
The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics. The University Awards, among the most prestigious awards presented at KU, were established to recognize students who embody service excellence, dedication or whose academic achievements are stellar.
Wed, 05/14/2025
KU Libraries select 2025 Sprints Week participants featuring teaching and research projects
The University of Kansas Libraries have selected a trio of faculty members to work with specialized teams of librarians to address course development and research challenges during Sprints Week, May 19-23.
Tue, 05/13/2025
Study reveals pharmacy care perceived differently by diverse populations, including patients with disabilities
In a new study, University of Kansas researchers found the most acute differences in perspectives on pharmacy interactions come from communication issues specific to hearing loss and “limited physical space for patients in wheelchairs” experienced by respondents.
Tue, 05/13/2025
Study gauges what affects professional women soccer players' social media brands
Nataliya Bredikhina of the University of Kansas led a study analyzing how factors like team, media and market affect European professional women's soccer players' online brands and social media following. All factors played a part, but not equally.
Tue, 05/13/2025
New play-within-a-play examines storytelling ethics of theatrical community
In a new play-within-a-play by Darren Canady, professor of English at the University of Kansas, a misguided director determines to put on an all-white production of Ntozake Shange’s 1976 play “for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf.”
Mon, 05/12/2025
Jide Wintoki to be next dean of the School of Business
The University of Kansas has selected Jide Wintoki, Capitol Federal Professor of Finance, as the next dean of the KU School of Business. Wintoki first joined the school in 2008, and he currently serves as its associate dean of graduate programs. He will begin his new role July 1.