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Dataset revolutionizes understanding of beta barrels, promising targets for vaccine development
Examples of infections tied to gram-negative bacteria include pneumonia, bloodstream infections, wound-site infections and meningitis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...
New book tells story of Tom Foley, historic speaker of the House
People often call for political leaders who can display bipartisanship or lead from the center, avoiding ideological extremes. A new biography tells the story of Thomas Foley, perhaps one of the last American politicians to truly lead from the center, who in the end lost his seat in the rising...
Expert pushes back on controversy in upcoming Bernstein biopic
Having seen a preview of Bradley Cooper’s biopic of 20th century composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein that is already generating controversy over the actor’s prosthetic nose, Henry Bial allows that “the nose is unfortunate,” but he does not agree with those criticizing it. ...
Ombuds Office adds staff to serve campus needs
The University of Kansas’ Ombuds Office welcomes Herschenia Brown as the inaugural full-time associate ombuds. She brings extensive experience in dispute resolution and a dedication to promoting a supportive campus environment. Brown's appointment expands the Ombuds Office’s ability to support the Jayhawks Rising initiative of creating healthy and vibrant communities...
Dole Institute of Politics, Bipartisan Policy Center announce partnership
In honor of the 100th birthday of the late Bob Dole, U.S. senator from Kansas from 1969 to 1996 and Republican senate leader from 1985 to 1996, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas and Washington, D.C.-based organization Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) announce plans to...
Exhibition explores connection between contemporary art and History of Black Writing
At the start of the pandemic, Atlanta-based artist Paul Stephen Benjamin initiated a daily project called “Black is Beautiful.” It involved sitting down and typing these titular words over and over. But if, for instance, someone walked into the room or the radio was on, stream-of-consciousness thoughts bled into the...
Study identifies best ways of helping teachers adopt supports for students with autism
Most teachers will work with students with autism in their careers, often not in a separate special education setting. Evidence-based practices exist to help those educators assist students with accessing content and developing skills. A new study from the University of Kansas and University of Washington sheds light on the...
Chancellor Girod, Governor Kelly, Athletics Director Goff unveil latest plans for Gateway District
The University of Kansas on Tuesday announced the latest plans for the Gateway District, which will feature a reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, a new conference center and multi-use facilities that will enable year-round use and drive economic development in Lawrence. Plans for the district also include a combination...
Police raid of newspaper offices flies in the face of media protections, First Amendment scholars say
A small community newspaper in Kansas made national news over the weekend as offices and homes of the paper, publisher and reporters of the Marion County Record were raided by police and county sheriff’s personnel. University of Kansas journalism professors are available to discuss the events, their implications and aftermath. ...
Heavy traffic anticipated Aug. 17 and 18 for KU Student Housing move-in days
University of Kansas employees and the Lawrence community should anticipate heavy traffic around the Lawrence campus on two days this week — Thursday, Aug. 17, and Friday, Aug. 18 — during KU Student Housing’s two-day move-in process for its residents. ...
University Honors Program announces winners, honorable mentions for spring awards
Every spring, the University Honors Program at the University of Kansas considers students for several annual awards and prizes that serve the dual purpose of providing financial support and recognizing students’ academic achievements and aspirations. The 2023 recipients are listed below, with a brief description of each award and its...
Researchers uncover unconscious biases in the music of Carmen Sandiego
According to contributing authors in a new book on music for animation, some versions of the popular educational franchise Carmen Sandiego serve to “corroborate the power structures connoted in exoticist and imperialist narratives.”...
Evangelical women’s entry into the workplace observed through 1980s periodicals
Political histories of U.S. evangelicalism typically focus on the high-profile male leaders of organizations: Billy Graham, Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell. ...
KU School of Music Collage Concert set for Sept. 19
Get ready for a musical extravaganza like no other as the University of Kansas School of Music presents its annual Collage Concert, taking place at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Lied Center of Kansas. The concert is free and open to the public. ...
Exhibition 'Thomas Mann: Democracy Will Win' opening at KU Aug. 14
The Max Kade Center for German-American Studies at the University of Kansas will host the touring exhibition “Thomas Mann: Democracy Will Win.” The exhibition, on display Aug. 14-Sept. 15, will focus on Mann — who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929 — as a political thinker and his...
Book expands on legacy of Nigerian women’s Islamic scholarship
The stereotype of Islam as patriarchal and averse to educating women misrepresents the legacy of the egalitarian leader of the Sokoto Jihad who reformed Islamic rule in early 19th century northern Nigeria. Not only did leader Usman ’dan Fodio approve of education for women, but he endorsed its promotion in...
University announces summer-fall 2022, spring 2023 graduates
The names of more than 6,600 graduates at the University of Kansas for summer and fall 2022 and spring 2023 have been announced by the University Registrar. Many graduates and candidates for degree celebrated by participating in KU Commencement, which took place May 14. ...
Spencer Museum commissions new painting for KU Common Work of Art
The Spencer Museum of Art commissioned artist Fahamu Pecou to create “Parable of the Sower: Oya’s Dream” as the KU Common Work of Art for the 2023-2024 academic year. The painting is Pecou’s response to the KU Common Book, “Parable of the Sower,” by Octavia Butler. ...
KU Theatre & Dance announces 2023-24 performances
The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance has unveiled its 2023-24 performance season, which engages talent within the University Theatre, University Dance Company, School of Music and Department of English, among others. Guest artists from professional theatre and dance companies will also contribute to the season’s offerings. ...
KU nominates student, alumna for Rhodes international scholarships
A recent graduate and a current senior at the University of Kansas will compete for prestigious Rhodes Scholarships specifically for international students to pursue graduate study in the United Kingdom. ...
KU school announces new undergraduate certificate in name, image and likeness
The University of Kansas Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences, part of the School of Education & Human Sciences, has created a new program — the first of its kind to be offered at a Power Five university — to train students as leaders in the rapidly growing area...
Hip-hop’s 50-year influence on musical theatre revealed in new book
It was 50 years ago this summer that DJ Kool Herc used two turntables to entertain friends and family at a Bronx neighborhood party, thus kicking off hip-hop’s gradual rise toward being a pillar of pop culture. But this musical style and culture also began immediately influencing the musical theatre...
University community mourns death of KU Libraries staff member Daniel Sodders
The University of Kansas community is mourning the death of longtime KU Libraries employee Daniel Sodders, who died July 29 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. ...
Researchers to identify key brain, behavioral changes in aging women with premutations of the Fragile X gene
Only in the past 20 years have scientists recognized a condition known as Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS). First documented in a small group of men who had grandchildren with Fragile X syndrome, it has more recently been identified in women. Researchers at the University of Kansas Life Span Institute...
Paper offers glimpse of 500-million-year-old sea worm named after 'Dune' monster
Excavations by a University of Kansas paleontologist working in a treasure trove of fossils called the “Spence Shale Lagerstätte” have revealed an ancient sea worm unknown to science until now. ...
KU Alumni Association invites campus, community partners to participate in Homecoming 2023
The University of Kansas will host its 111th Homecoming Oct. 23-28, culminating in the KU football game against Oklahoma on Oct. 28 in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Rah Rah Jayhawk,” a nod to the origins of the Rock Chalk chant and Jayhawk...
KU project to help women transition from incarceration with training for tech careers
University Press of Kansas director candidate presentations available for viewing, feedback
The search committee for the next University Press of Kansas director has selected three candidates to participate in pre-recorded video presentations. The candidates were asked to address this topic: “Casting a vision for the future of the University Press of Kansas.” The three candidates are listed below, and their presentations...
Achievement & Assessment Institute celebrates 10 years as a designated research institute
The Achievement & Assessment Institute is marking its 10th year as a designated research institute at the University of Kansas. AAI will celebrate the milestone with two events in August and activities throughout the second half of the year. ...
Oboist brings more 'Hidden Gems' to light
Even though she said it’s “hardly revolutionary” to rescue old music from an archive, oboist Margaret Marco is still excited to bring out a new recording of French baroque period compositions, some of which have been unheard for 300 years. ...