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KU to honor 44 high school seniors from 9 Northwest Kansas counties
LAWRENCE — Students from 16 Kansas high schools will be honored Wednesday, April 6, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. ...
Symposium to consider race's role in immigration
LAWRENCE — Race has played a pivotal role in U.S. immigration history. ...
'Little Women' gets a musical twist
LAWRENCE— “Little Women – The Broadway Musical” is a more contemporary take on one of the most beloved children’s stories. This cherished, yet timeless, story of hope and finding one’s own greatness will open at the University of Kansas University Theatre on April 8. ...
KU to honor 24 high school seniors from Graham, Norton, Osborne, Phillips, Smith counties
LAWRENCE — Students from 10 Kansas high schools will be honored Thursday, April 7, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. ...
If you don’t have asthma, maybe it’s because Mom experienced a sunny second trimester, health economist finds
LAWRENCE — The best way to reduce a child’s chances of developing asthma might be making sure Mom had enough vitamin D during the second trimester, a new study from the University of Kansas shows. ...
Three provost candidates to make campus visits in April
LAWRENCE — Three candidates for the position of provost and executive vice chancellor are scheduled to visit the University of Kansas campus in April. ...
KU announces February employees of the month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced its February 2016 employees of the month:...
Midwest Association of Graduate Schools honors Hall Center initiative
LAWRENCE—The Hall Center for the Humanities has received the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools’ (MAGS) 2015-2016 Award for Excellence and Innovation in Graduate Education for its initiatives in applied humanities aimed at providing University of Kansas humanities graduate students with an extensive range of opportunities to learn more about pursuing...
Five KU students nominated for Udall scholarships
LAWRENCE — Five students at the University of Kansas are nominees for Udall Undergraduate Scholarships, which recognize students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, Native health care or the environment. ...
Law school will honor 3 with Distinguished Alumni Award
LAWRENCE — An attorney, a legal scholar and a federal judge will be recognized with the University of Kansas School of Law’s highest honor. ...
Study shows students with, without disabilities recognize benefits of inclusive schools
LAWRENCE — In the debate about how to improve U.S. schools, there's often a missing voice among the researchers, scholars, policy makers, administrators and parents — and that's the perspective of the students themselves. ...
Autism intervention studies lack diversity, researcher says
LAWRENCE —Autism affects children from all walks of life, and education professionals need scientifically based interventions to help those affected develop reading and other life skills. However, a recent study has found that the research used to identify “evidence-based practices” very rarely reports racial and ethnic status of its participants. ...
Come see the 'Fools in Love'
LAWRENCE — Discover and enjoy the talents of theatre students and alumni in a variety show supporting the next generation of performing artists at “Fools in Love.”...
Five innovative ways to teach gerontology
LAWRENCE — In his career, David Ekerdt has often heard in conversations that people associate gerontology with end-of-life issues. ...
University to celebrate Women’s Hall of Fame inductees, Pioneer Woman
LAWRENCE — Since 1970 the Emily Taylor Center for Women and Gender Equity has honored a select group of women to be inducted into the University of Kansas Women’s Hall of Fame. It honors and celebrates KU’s rich legacy of phenomenal women. ...
Professor edits book exploring Brazil's culture as world turn eyes to nation
LAWRENCE — The world has turned its attention to Brazil in recent years, first as its economy boomed, then as it hosted the 2014 World Cup, and now as it is set to host the Summer Olympics. While the abundance of international attention has generated much interest in Brazil, much...
Architecture department sponsoring Robo Expo
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Department of Architecture will present the Robo Expo, an event focusing on computational thinking and emerging computer-enabled manufacturing technologies used in design fields. The event will take place 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 1 in The Forum at Marvin Hall. ...
Special education department will host lectures on digital learning
LAWRENCE — The Department of Special Education will highlight the digital revolution in learning and its effects on access, opportunities to learn and participation in global networks for its 2016 Edward L. Meyen Distinguished Lecture Series. ...
Six KU juniors nominated for Goldwater, Astronaut scholarships
LAWRENCE — Six University of Kansas students who have been actively involved in undergraduate research during their university careers are competing for two prestigious scholarships: Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships and Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Astronaut Scholarships. ...
Registration now open for lifelong learning program Mini College
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas Mini College offers adults a weeklong experience to expand their horizons right here in Lawrence. The 2016 session will include classes in a wide variety of subjects, from a walking tour of Marvin Grove and discussions about environmentally sustainable art to classes on the...
Global Scholars to present at symposium
LAWRENCE — The fourth Global Scholars cohort will present research at the Global Scholars Symposium on Saturday, March 26. The public is invited to the event, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Big 12 Room at the Kansas Union. ...
Seven facts you may not know about Brazil
LAWRENCE — Brazil has been in the international spotlight in recent years. The focus has largely been on international sport as the nation played host to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and this August, Rio de Janeiro will host the Summer Olympics. As always, though, there is more to a...
Land bridges linking ancient India and Eurasia were ‘freeways’ for biodiversity exchange
LAWRENCE — For about 60 million years during the Eocene epoch, the Indian subcontinent was a huge island. Having broken off from the ancient continent of Gondwanaland, the Indian Tectonic Plate drifted toward Eurasia. ...
First Amendment expert can discuss judgment in Hulk Hogan Gawker case
LAWRENCE — A Florida jury has awarded professional-wrestling star Hulk Hogan $115 million in his suit against Gawker, which alleged that the site infringed his right to privacy by posting a snippet of a secretly recorded sex tape featuring Hogan and a friend’s wife. This week, the jury added $25...
Engineering's Flapjacks for Philanthropy will aid foster care agency
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Engineering Self Engineering Leadership Fellows Program will hold its annual Flapjacks for Philanthropy pancake feed from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, in the LEEP2 McClendon Atrium. ...
School of Education announces new education studies minor
LAWRENCE – A new minor in education studies will provide students at the University of Kansas a solid grasp of essential theory and research in education, along with an opportunity to focus on particular aspects of educational systems. ...
New book explores what animals can teach humans
LAWRENCE — Many a parent has brought home a pet on the pretext it would help teach their child responsibility or read aloud a book in which animal characters teach kids all sorts of lessons. A new book examines not only what animals can teach people, but what they can...
University community remembers longtime languages professor Stephen Parker
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas is mourning the death of Professor Emeritus Stephen J. Parker, who died March 14. ...
Law school ranked among best in nation for practical training
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Law ranks 21st in the nation for offering the best practical training for future lawyers, according to National Jurist magazine. ...