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Fiction writer Joy Castro to give lecture
Joy Castro, professor of English and director of ethnic studies at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, will speak and give a reading Thursday, April 2, as part of the 2015 Department of English British and American Lecture. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Malott Room of...
Media advisory: Nigeria's election could spur alternative political movement, professor says
A University of Kansas expert on Nigerian politics is available to discuss the results of the country's presidential election. ...
Two juniors win Goldwater scholarships
Bryce Tappan, a junior in chemistry, and Jessica van Loben Sels, a junior in microbiology, have each been awarded a prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s premier undergraduate award for academically gifted students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ...
Marching Jayhawks to debut new uniforms in the fall
For more than a century, the University of Kansas Marching Jayhawks have added spirit and music to KU football games. Next fall, the 270-member marching band will return to Memorial Stadium with yet another crowd-pleaser in store — new uniforms in KU’s colors — crimson and blue. ...
Prominent gay conservative can comment on Indiana's religious freedom bill, effect on presidential race
Jimmy LaSalvia, Dole Institute of Politics Fellow at the University of Kansas, political strategist, commentator and author, is available to speak with media about Indiana’s recently passed Religious Freedom Restoration Act and its political implications. ...
Military historian to join KU as new foundation professor
who specializes in the history of relations between the U.S. military and American society as well as the history of gender and sexuality, will join KU on Aug. 18. Bailey is one of five Foundation Distinguished Professors to be announced this year and one of 12 overall. Bailey has been...
Expert in plant, soil interaction selected as foundation professor
professor of biology at Indiana University, will join the KU Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) and the Kansas Biological Survey (KBS) in January 2016. Bever is one of five Foundation Distinguished Professors to be announced this year and one of 12 overall. He is considered a world leader...
KU Edwards partners with Johnson County Library to evaluate library’s ROI
— Researchers at KU Edwards Campus are crunching numbers and conducting focus groups with assistance from Johnson County Library staff to measure the county’s return on every dollar invested in its library system. ...
Researchers aim to safeguard privacy on social networks
At the end of 2014, Facebook reported 1.39 billion monthly active users. In the meantime, 500 million tweets were sent each day on Twitter. Indeed, social networks have come to dominate aspects of our lives. ...
CETE to host testing security conference
Experts in assessment and education from across the United States and Canada will convene in Lawrence later this year for the fourth annual Conference on Test Security. Hosted by the Center for Educational Testing & Evaluation (CETE) at the University of Kansas, the gathering will bring together industry leaders and...
Most early Christian persecution was from mobs, researcher says
As Mark Burnett's new NBC mini-series, "A.D. The Bible Continues," premieres on Easter Sunday, creators have hinted how it would depict persecution of early Christians at the hands of the Roman Empire. ...
Expert in migration, population health to join KU as foundation professor
A world-class demographer whose work illuminates how migration has an effect on human health will join the University of Kansas as a Foundation Distinguished Professor. ...
New foundation professor uses genetic traces to document ancient migration
An expert in the migration and settlement of the Americas will return to the University of Kansas as a Foundation Distinguished Professor. ...
Audio-Reader receives grant for Internet radios
The Douglas County Community Foundation has awarded the Kansas Audio-Reader Network $1,495 for Internet radios. ...
Study finds assisted housing works, but it could be improved
Two researchers from the University of Kansas Department of Urban Planning have just completed a study on the locations of assisted housing units and assisted households across the nation. It examines one of the key issues that drives the design of federal low-income housing programs, which is how well federal...
Comedic musical opening April 10 at University Theatre
Set in the Bohemian world of artists and activists in Depression-era New York, “Flora, the Red Menace” follows the intrigues of a young woman whose love life becomes complicated by the Communist Party. This comedic musical was the first collaboration of the celebrated songwriting team that produced the later hits...
University announces February 2015 employees of the month
The University of Kansas has announced the February 2015 employees of the month. They are as follows:...
Media advisory: Unlike most larger mergers, Heinz-Kraft deal has decent prognosis, KU expert says
The parent companies of two iconic food brands, Kraft and Heinz, on Wednesday announced a $36 billion merger to create the world's fifth-largest food company. ...
Media advisory: Statistician can speak with media about model that predicts NCAA tournament winners
Jonathan Templin, associate professor of psychology and research in education and associate scientist in the Achievement & Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas, is available to speak with media about using statistical modeling to predict winners of the remaining NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games. ...
KU 'minimester' courses a hit with students and faculty
An online “minimester” that provides students a flexible and creative path to structure their degree path is popular with both students and faculty in the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications. So popular, in fact, that several students can't wait for additional intersession courses at the University...
New foundation professor will bring expertise in migration
A variety of push-and-pull influences — such as violence, politics and economics — contribute to migration and human mobility. Now, a leading scholar of international migration will bring her expertise in the field to the University of Kansas as a Foundation Distinguished Professor. ...
Special education professor wins leadership award
Kathleen Lane, associate professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas, has been selected to receive the 2015 Outstanding Leadership Award, granted by the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD). ...
Parent Support Training offers help to families with children with disabilities
Across the country, mental health agencies are embracing the concept of family-driven care, which posits that families have a primary decision-making role in their children’s care and are actively engaged in the design of policies that promote quality care for all children. University of Kansas researchers have contracted with the...
Pilot study to examine aspects of K-12 student-information systems
Most U.S. school districts use a student information system to manage data such as attendance, grades and disciplinary notes because it gives parents, students, teachers and administrators immediate access to day-to-day school operations. ...
KU Debate collects postseason awards
The 2014-15 KU Debate team ended the regular season ranked No. 1 in the country in the National Debate Tournament varsity debate rankings. It is the third time in the past 10 years that KU has won the national varsity rankings championship. This year the team has carried that success...
KPR uncovers long-lost tapes of jazz legend Louis Armstrong celebrating KU basketball
Louis Armstrong – Satchmo, Pops – is one of the legends of jazz, renowned for his charismatic stage presence and voice almost as much as for his trumpet-playing. Kansas Public Radio has uncovered a connection between Satchmo and one of the most famous basketball games in KU history. ...
Architecture students' work on display during KC Design Week
University of Kansas students will participate in two events during Kansas City Design Week. ...
HSES professor to receive national Athletic Trainer Service Award
Phillip Vardiman, associate professor in the Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences (HSES) at the University of Kansas, has been selected to receive the 2015 Athletic Trainer Service Award, granted by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). ...
KU introduces online program for degree completion
A bachelor’s degree from the state’s flagship university will be within reach for more students with the launch of new online education opportunities at the University of Kansas. ...
Study helps predict which kindergartners will have reading difficulties
For years teachers have seen students who were promising readers in the primary grades begin to experience challenges in third and fourth grades as reading materials became more difficult. University of Kansas researchers conducted a study with the goal of identifying how to better predict in kindergarten who might have...