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New map details threat of Zika worldwide, including Europe and U.S.
LAWRENCE — Accounting for a host of often-overlooked drivers of transmission, team of researchers headquartered at the University of Kansas has plotted the Zika risk around the world with unprecedented resolution. ...
Five students receive KU Field Station Student Research Awards
LAWRENCE — Each spring, scientists from the Kansas Biological Survey refocus on their field research at the University of Kansas Field Station and across the state. Among these scientists are KU students, both graduate and undergraduate, who study pollinators, animal populations, ecosystem function, prairie restoration and more. ...
Steeples award recognizes faculty contributions to Kansas
LAWRENCE – Research and outreach encompassing distracted driving awareness, leadership development and healthy neighborhoods have earned three faculty members at the University of Kansas recognition with the Steeples Service to Kansas Award. ...
Law school honors 2016 graduates for scholarship, leadership, service
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Law honored Class of 2016 graduates at a hooding ceremony May 14. During the ceremony, nine students received awards for distinguishing themselves in scholarship, leadership and service to the law school and the community. ...
University community remembers engineering professor Nancy Kinnersley
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas community is grieving the death of one of its engineering professors. ...
KU students excel at national, state math competitions
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas students excelled in both national and state competitions during the spring 2016 semester. ...
Media advisory: Taliban could ramp up small attacks in wake of Mullah Mansour's death, researcher says
LAWRENCE — As a U.S. drone strike killed Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour, a University of Kansas researcher who studies terrorism is available to discuss potential developments in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region. ...
Untold stories of women, secrecy and HIV in Nigeria
LAWRENCE — As increasing numbers of people living with HIV in Africa access life-saving medications, stories of the epidemic's heroes have begun to circulate globally. Across the continent, African women, in particular, are leading the charge in advocating for political, socioeconomic and public health reforms to stop the spread of...
2016 Rocket Grants program awards $60K to 11 grant recipients
LAWRENCE — The 2016 Rocket Grants have awarded a total of $60,000 for 11 artist projects. Eight projects received Full Project Awards, and three received Research & Development Awards. To date, the Rocket Grants program has awarded $332,000 for 71 cross-disciplinary projects involving nearly 200 artists. ...
Dole Institute Archive announces 2016 Research Awards
LAWRENCE — The Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced the recipients of its 2016 Dole Archives Research Awards. ...
Kansas oil production drops significantly in 2015
LAWRENCE — Oil production fell sharply in Kansas during 2015 as oil prices continued to drop, although natural gas production fell only a fraction of 1 percent despite noticeable gas price declines, according to estimates from the Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas. ...
College awards recognize excellence in research, teaching, mentoring
LAWRENCE – Faculty contributions in research, teaching and mentoring were recognized this spring with a series of awards from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas. The prizes acknowledge outstanding professors for commitment to advising and teaching to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as...
KU announces faculty sabbaticals for 2016-2017
LAWRENCE — Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little has approved 55 sabbaticals for the following faculty and academic staff at the University of Kansas and KU Medical Center. ...
Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies awards 2016 Tinker Field Research Grants
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies has made the final Tinker Field Research Grants to graduate students for research in Latin America for the 2014-2016 grant period. During the coming summer 12 KU graduate students from programs as diverse as Spanish and Portuguese,...
KU tuition proposal balances affordability, quality
LAWRENCE ― Tuition at the University of Kansas would increase 4 percent over last year for all students on the standard tuition rate under the university’s 2016-17 tuition proposal presented to the Kansas Board of Regents today. ...
International trade law expert can comment on U.S. move to increase duty on Chinese steel by 500 percent
LAWRENCE — The U.S. Commerce Department announced Wednesday it would raise import duties on Chinese steel by more than five times, a move said to combat the alleged selling of products below market prices. The 522 percent tax increase applies to Chinese-made cold-rolled flat steel, commonly used in car manufacturing,...
Professor argues for 'postracial remedies' to address American racial disparities in constitutional way
LAWRENCE — For many people, Barack Obama’s election to the nation’s highest office proved that race is no longer a barrier to the American Dream — that we are living in a “postracial” society. The Supreme Court’s equal protection jurisprudence seems to support this position. However, evidence suggests that lingering...
Political science department honors top students
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Department of Political Science honored its top students at its annual recognition ceremony last month, including awards and induction into Pi Sigma. ...
University community mourns death of undergraduate Jianzhi Xiao
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas community is mourning the death of student Jianzhi Xiao. He died May 13 in Lawrence. ...
Higuchi Biosciences Center announces the 2016 J.R. and Inez Jay Fund research awards
LAWRENCE — Three projects were selected this year to receive the 2016 J.R. and Inez Jay Fund research award. Two will be conducted by faculty from the departments of Chemistry and of Pharmacology & Toxicology and one by a researcher from the Higuchi Biosciences Center (HBC). ...
OMA recognizes faculty, staff who completed new Social Justice Fellows Program
LAWRENCE — Thirty-nine University of Kansas faculty and staff from the Lawrence and Edwards campuses completed the inaugural Social Justice Fellows Program this spring. ...
International business scholar can comment on ongoing Brazilian political conflict
LAWRENCE — Last week, Brazil's Senate voted to put President Dilma Rousseff on trial for impeachment amid months of protests and accusations of corruption in the Rousseff administration. ...
KU School of Business dean selected as provost
LAWRENCE — Neeli Bendapudi, the Henry D. Price Dean of the School of Business at the University of Kansas, today was named the university's provost and executive vice chancellor of the Lawrence campus. ...
Psychology professor wins graduate educator award
LAWRENCE — Yo Jackson, professor in the clinical child psychology program, is the 2016 recipient of the Louise Byrd Graduate Educator Award at the University of Kansas. The award will be presented Saturday, May 14, during the annual doctoral hooding ceremony. ...
Audio-Reader announces dates for described theater performances
LAWRENCE — Audio-Reader is partnering with two area theaters to provide live audio descriptions for their upcoming seasons. Audio description enhances performances for people with vision loss and disabilities that affect comprehension by providing descriptions of sets, costumes, action, gestures and facial expressions as they happen. Audience members access description...
Media advisory: Expert on transgender politics can discuss directive about public school bathrooms
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas expert on transgender politics and policy is available to discuss the Obama administration's directive to U.S. public schools to allow transgender students to use bathrooms that match their gender identity. ...
Faculty, student community engagement excellence recognized
LAWRENCE — The Center for Civic and Social Responsibility announces the 2016 Faculty and Student Excellence in Service Learning Awards and recognizes the Student Service Showcase winners from the April 7 community partner Service Celebration. ...
Information for media covering Commencement
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas invites media to cover the university’s 144th Commencement on Sunday, May 15, beginning at 10:30 a.m. ...