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KU announces new Beckman Scholars
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Beckman Scholars Program announces the selection of the Beckman Scholars for 2016: Kathryn Brewer, a junior from Overland Park majoring in chemistry, and Collin Clay, a sophomore from Edmond, Oklahoma, majoring in chemistry, will take part in a 15-month program designed to enrich their...
Distinguished professor to offer historical view of conservatism in America
LAWRENCE — News media are buzzing with coverage, commentary and historical reflection of the U.S. presidential election cycle, candidates and America’s polarized political landscape. In his upcoming inaugural distinguished professor lecture, a University of Kansas faculty member will place a magnifying glass on one aspect and share a chronicle of...
Researcher earns Air Force grant to conceptualize how 'metamaterials' might change from one moment to the next
LAWRENCE — The Air Force Office of Scientific Research has awarded a three- to five-year grant to University of Kansas researcher Alessandro Salandrino, assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science. ...
Education scholars presenting at prestigious AERA can discuss 'Public Scholarship to Educate Diverse Democracies'
LAWRENCE — Faculty members and researchers from the University of Kansas School of Education are available to speak with media about the research they will present at the American Educational Research Association’s annual conference April 8-12 in Washington, D.C. One of the most prestigious gatherings in the field of education...
Proof that ancient supernovae zapped Earth sparks hunt for aftereffects
LAWRENCE — Two new papers appearing in the journal Nature this week are “slam-dunk” evidence that energies from supernovae have buffeted our planet, according to astrophysicist Adrian Melott of the University of Kansas. ...
Community grieves death of Professor Val Smith, leader in aquatic ecology, biofuels
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas community is grieving the death of one of its professors who helped bolster KU’s reputation in the sciences. ...
Event will honor KU’s community partners
LAWRENCE — The Center for Civic and Social Responsibility (CCSR) is hosting the 2016 Service Celebration, which will recognize various community partners in Lawrence and Douglas County that partner with KU faculty and students. ...
Students 'blitzing' dining services in Chalmers
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas students from the departments of Architecture and Design and the schools of Business and Engineering will take a crash course in retail and dining design during a 36-hour “design blitz” this weekend. ...
Workshop will address experiential learning abroad
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas faculty and staff are invited to attend a workshop on Community Engagement and International Education, hosted by the Center for Civic and Social Responsibility and the Office of Study Abroad. The event will take place 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, in the Jayhawk Room of...
Engineering Diversity and Women’s Programs celebrating 45th anniversary
LAWRENCE — An organization that supports women and minority students at the University of Kansas School of Engineering is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. A ceremony to commemorate this milestone for Engineering Diversity and Women’s Programs is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in the LEEP2 McClendon Atrium. ...
Study: Most K-12 online learning content does not meet needs of students with disabilities
LAWRENCE — Online education is growing rapidly, reaching millions of students every day. However, a Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities at the University of Kansas study has found the majority of online educational products are not designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities and struggling...
Study shows girls censored more than boys in scholastic journalism
LAWRENCE — Scholastic journalism has undergone tremendous change in recent years, but new research shows that one problem that has long been suspected is indeed happening: Girls are censored and self-censor much more than their male counterparts in high school journalism. ...
Two KU juniors earn Goldwater Scholarships
LAWRENCE — Two University of Kansas juniors working on research problems related to fighting viruses and creating more efficient electricity systems are the latest KU students to earn Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships. ...
Artist, scholar will present 'Archipelago Aesthetics'
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Department of English will host acclaimed artist and scholar May Joseph to present the 2016 John F. Eberhardt Memorial Lecture, “Archipelago Aesthetics.”...
Debate team is runner-up in national championship
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas debate team of Sion Bell, a freshman from Laurel, Maryland, and Quaram Robinson, a sophomore from Round Rock, Texas, finished second at the 70th National Debate Tournament in Binghamton, New York. KU lost in the Championship Debate to Harvard University. ...
International human rights scholar to speak on moral progress
LAWRENCE — Michael Ignatieff, Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in the Lied Center Pavilion, as part of the Hall Center for the Humanities' 2015-2016 Humanities Lecture Series. “The Better Angels of...
Threat of Islamic radicalization in Central Asia misrepresents reality, professor says
Media advisory: KU researcher can discuss implications of "one person, one vote" decision
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas researcher is available to address Monday's unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling that states may count all residents, regardless of voter eligibility status, in drawing election districts. ...
Masons’ $5M gift enhances Cancer Alliance
In recognition of the gift, Midwest Cancer Alliance, the outreach division of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, will change its name to the Masonic Cancer Alliance. ...
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center announces March graduates
YODER – Sixty-three new law enforcement officers were congratulated by Kansas State University Police Chief Ronnie Grice during their graduation from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) Friday, March 18, 2016. ...
Annual KU security conference to focus on “Russia along NATO’s Borders”
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Office of Graduate Military Studies, Center for Global and International Studies (CGIS), Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies (CREES) and Department of Political Science will host a half-day security conference April 15. The conference will be 2 p.m.-6 p.m. in Alderson Auditorium...
Journalism students win national, regional awards
LAWRENCE — After recent awards, the University Daily Kansan, KUJH and KJHK all need bigger trophy cases. ...
Alumna named Agile Technology Solutions director
LAWRENCE – The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas has announced the hiring of Susan Dressler Martin as director of Agile Technology Solutions (ATS), one of AAI’s four specialized research centers. Martin, a 1983 KU computer science graduate and a Kingman native, comes to KU after...
KU Public Safety Office report: Crime down nearly 10 percent
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas saw a nearly 10 percent decrease in crime in 2015, KU’s Public Safety Office announced today with the release of its annual crime statistics. ...
Reporters from Hutchinson, KC, Wichita newspapers win news enterprise awards
LAWRENCE — Journalists from the Hutchinson News, the Kansas City Star and the Wichita Eagle are recipients of this year’s Burton W. Marvin News Enterprise Award from the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications at the University of Kansas. ...
KU Jazz Ensemble will be ‘live from New York’ April 12
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas Jazz Ensemble I, one of the top-rated collegiate jazz bands in the country, will travel to New York City to perform at the legendary Jazz at Lincoln Center. ...
Media advisory: Soccer complaint draws attention to gender wage gap, researcher says
LAWRENCE — A wage-discrimination complaint by U.S. women's national soccer team members could help draw more attention to the gender wage gap and improve pay of elite female athletes, a University of Kansas researcher said. ...
Panel on the American Dream to take place April 12
LAWRENCE — Scholars at the University of Kansas are calling for a new social contract for the 21st century, one that will promote inclusive social policies and make the much-sought-after American Dream easier to reach. Professors Edward Scanlon and Terri Friedline, both of KU’s School of Social Welfare, will discuss...
Book explores diasporas, ethnicities within Soviet Union's history and culture
LAWRENCE — Among the general public the Soviet Union is primarily thought of as a Russian empire, even though it consisted of more than 100 nationalities. ...
* KU to honor 30 high school seniors from Barber, Harper, Kingman and Pratt counties
LAWRENCE — Students from nine Kansas high schools will be honored Wednesday, April 6, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. ...