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Media advisory: Both sides still entrenched on Guantanamo closing, professor says
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KU teams qualify for National Debate Tournament
LAWRENCE — For the 49th consecutive year, the University of Kansas has qualified to compete at the National Debate Tournament. ...
KU Engineering Expo set for Feb. 25-27
LAWRENCE — Three days of engineering activities, demonstrations and competitions are set for Feb. 25-27 at the University of Kansas School of Engineering. More than 3,000 K-12 students and community members are expected to attend this year’s Engineering Expo. ...
Study finds our desire for 'like-minded others' is hard-wired
LAWRENCE — A path-breaking new study on how we seek similarity in relationships, co-authored by researchers at Wellesley College and the University of Kansas, upends the idea that “opposites attract,” instead suggesting we’re drawn to people who are like-minded. The study could lead to a fundamental change in understanding relationship...
Conference to consider Midwest's role in major U.S. issues
LAWRENCE – Leading scholars from across the Midwest will convene at the University of Kansas next month to deliberate the issues that are grabbing headlines and affecting the lives of Americans and Midwesterners in the 21st century. ...
Missing sweet spot in top executive compensation could cost firms millions, research shows
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Audio-Reader Program will celebrate 20 years of broadcasting from Pittsburg
PITTSBURG — Two individuals who helped initiate the Audio Reader program in Pittsburg will be among the volunteers, staff and community members to gather at the Homer Cole Community Center, 3003 N Joplin St., for a 20th anniversary celebration on March 4. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30...
Kansas Geological Survey honors JaySpace coordinator
LAWRENCE — The operations manager at the Kansas Geological Survey has received the third annual KGS Outstanding Support Staff Recognition Award. ...
Throwaway culture can include friendships, researcher says
LAWRENCE — In a highly mobile society like the United States, people who relocate for work, school or simply to “wipe the slate clean” tend to jettison replaceable objects when they move. ...
Student’s research on child language earns grant
LAWRENCE – The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation has recognized the work of a University of Kansas doctoral student with a research grant. ...
Center receives Latino Americans: 500 Years of History grant
LAWRENCE — A grant awarded to the University of Kansas and partners will support a series of events in the area about Latino American history and culture. ...
Western, Central Kansas groundwater levels dip slightly except near Wichita
LAWRENCE — The average groundwater level for western Kansas fell slightly in 2015, but the rate of decline was the slowest in five years, according to preliminary data compiled by the Kansas Geological Survey. Much of Central Kansas also experienced small declines, although levels rose substantially around Wichita. ...
Hall Center announces 2016-17 resident fellows
LAWRENCE – The Hall Center for the Humanities has announced several College of Liberal Arts & Sciences researchers who will be fellows in residence for the 2016-2017 academic year. ...
Special education teachers should be trained like surgeons, professor says
LAWRENCE — People might not think of special education teachers and surgeons as having much in common, but the way they learn their crafts could, and perhaps should, be more alike. A University of Kansas special education professor has co-authored research arguing that if special education teachers are going to...
Center for Educational Opportunity Programs welcomes college access icon Arnold Mitchem to campus
LAWRENCE — On Thursday, Feb. 18, the Achievement & Assessment Institute’s Center for Educational Opportunity Programs will welcome to campus Arnold Mitchem, president emeritus of the Council for Opportunity in Education and senior scholar for the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education. ...
Event will highlight careers of black physicists
LAWRENCE – An event hosted by the University of Kansas will explore the careers of black physicists. ...
KU to honor 33 high school seniors from Jackson, Nemaha counties
LAWRENCE — Students from seven Kansas high schools will be honored Wednesday, Feb. 24, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. ...
KU to honor 40 high school seniors from Atchison, Brown, Doniphan counties
LAWRENCE — Students from eight Kansas high schools will be honored Wednesday, Feb. 24, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. ...
KU to honor 25 high school seniors from Marshall, Washington counties
LAWRENCE — Students from eight Kansas high schools will be honored Feb. 25 by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. ...
KU to honor 22 high school seniors from Cloud, Jewell, Mitchell, Republic counties
LAWRENCE — Students from nine Kansas high schools will be honored Monday, Feb. 22, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. ...
KU nominates four juniors for Truman Scholarship
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has nominated four outstanding juniors for Harry S. Truman Scholarships. ...
School of Architecture, Design & Planning appoints associate dean
LAWRENCE — Dean Mahesh Daas has announced the appointment of Jeremy Shellhorn, associate professor of design, as the new associate dean for strategic initiatives beginning Feb. 28 for the University of Kansas School of Architecture, Design & Planning. Prior to this appointment he served as the assistant chair of the...
Study: Motivational climate in area college football program boosts player retention
LAWRENCE — Contrary to stereotypes, the hypermasculine world of football can be one in which coaches focus on creating a positive experience, reinforcing good efforts and helping players grow, instead of punishing mistakes. Researchers from the University of Kansas have authored a study in which they helped coaches at a...
KU, Honeywell to collaborate on national security technology projects
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas is entering into a new research collaboration that will position faculty and students to work with industry on technologies that enhance national security. ...
Law professor Stephen McAllister can discuss ties with Scalia, justice's legacy
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas professor who specializes in constitutional law and who has appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court nine times is available to discuss the death of Justice Antonin Scalia and the future of the country’s highest court. ...
University announces new Men of Merit
LAWRENCE — Sixteen students, faculty and staff have been selected as University of Kansas Men of Merit, recognized for positively defining masculinity through challenging cultural norms, taking action and leading by example while making contributions to the university and/or community. ...
Media advisory: Replacing Scalia will be test of 'how polarized and dysfunctional American politics has become,' professor says
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas researcher who studies trends in partisanship and American politics says the process to replace Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will be the "most nakedly partisan game of political advantage we have seen in years." ...
Dole Institute releases full slate of spring programming
LAWRENCE – The Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has released the remainder of its programming for the spring 2016 semester. Programs stretching from March through May will include former National Security Adviser Don Gregg, congressmen Martin Frost and Tom Davis, CNN contributor Alex Castellanos and former...
Distinguished professor to dissect, explore concepts of solidarity
LAWRENCE — Seekers of social change often employ solidarity to build awareness and further their cause. ...