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Book outlines how to move beyond reliance on student surveys to evaluate, improve college teaching
“Transforming College Teaching Evaluation,” a new book from scholars at the University of Kansas and colleague institutions, outlines a project that developed new ways to more fully evaluate the value of college teaching. The book details how three institutions developed a new, more robust method of evaluation that recognizes how to fully evaluate teaching and how schools can overcome resistance to implement the methods at their campuses.
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Tue, 10/01/2024
State mandates requiring genocide education lack standards to guide teachers, study finds
A study analyzing state mandates requiring genocide education almost always lacked standards on what topics to teach and how to address the subject. The lack of guidance fails to give students an understanding of the causes of genocide and how to prevent them in the future, KU researchers found.
Tue, 10/01/2024
KU welcomes 21 Fulbright students and teaching assistants
This fall, the University of Kansas welcomed 14 students as part of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and an additional seven students as Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants.
Mon, 09/30/2024
New KU Social Welfare research center focuses on health equity
A new research center in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare will elevate health-related research, training and collaboration. The Center for the Advancement of Health Equity is committed to improving health, behavioral health and long-term care systems, as well as promoting health equity and access.
Mon, 09/30/2024
Historians outline overlooked aspect of Italian cinema: exhibition
From fascist "cine clubs" to modern multiplexes, new book co-written and edited by KU assistant professor of Italian tells history of film exhibition in that country.
Mon, 09/30/2024
Study: Conflicting goals, focus on economic development lead to underperforming streetcar systems
Streetcar systems that prioritized taking people to highly desired locations tended to outperform those whose goals were economic development, a new University of Kansas study shows. Understanding this goal tension can help future systems meet public needs.
Mon, 09/30/2024
Political risks from US-China trade war lead to increased firm exits, study finds
In a new paper, Jack Zhang, assistant professor of political science at the University of Kansas, finds that heightened political risks from the U.S.-China trade war increased firm exits by 34%. His study highlights the collateral damage tariffs can cause in an age of global value chains.
Fri, 09/27/2024
KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, September 2024
It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service staff accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates.
Fri, 09/27/2024
University community encouraged to volunteer for The Big Event at KU
LAWRENCE — To foster a greater connection between the University of Kansas and the Lawrence community, The Big Event at KU will stage a day of engagement and service next month. KU students, faculty and staff are encouraged to volunteer.
Fri, 09/27/2024
Thom Allen named as Fall 2024 Service Learning Instructional Mini-Grant recipient
The Center for Service Learning has recognized Thom Allen, assistant professor of the practice of urban planning and associate director of the University Honors Program, as a Service Learning Instructional Mini-Grant recipient for fall 2024.
Thu, 09/26/2024
New radio program in search of music from all 105 Kansas counties
Calling all musicians across the state of Kansas: Kansas Public Radio invites you to submit your music to be considered for the broadcast of the station’s newest program, “105 Live.” The program launches Oct. 5.
Thu, 09/26/2024
New York Times technology columnist to deliver 2024 Sutton Lecture at KU School of Business
The University of Kansas School of Business Walter S. Sutton Ethics Lecture Series will feature Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times and bestselling author, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24.
Thu, 09/26/2024
KU faculty, staff invited to Thank Goodness It’s Thursday gatherings at Lawrence, Medical Center campuses
The KU Alumni Association has announced dates for its “Thank Goodness It’s Thursday” event series for the 2024-’25 academic year, with the first of the networking and recognition events for faculty and staff set for Oct. 10 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.
Wed, 09/25/2024
Research shows Asia — not Africa — played cradle to snake superfamily that includes cobras, mambas and many common pet species
Based on the fossil record, it’s been assumed that elapoid snakes, found worldwide, had their origins in Africa. But the new University of Kansas study appearing in Royal Society Open Science — which depends on broad genetic sampling as well as fossils — points instead to Asian origins for these snakes.
Wed, 09/25/2024
Legendary sci-fi author to attend annual KU symposium
The annual Sturgeon Symposium for science fiction, now in its third year, will take place over two days, Oct. 24-25, both virtually and in person at the Hall Center for the Humanities. This year's event will have a special guest: Legendary sci-fi author Samuel "Chip" Delany will attend both days.
Wed, 09/25/2024
Study finds most at-risk populations for HIV discussing subject in negative, risky ways got most social media attention
An analysis of young men, the most at risk for new HIV infections in the United States, who discussed the topic in negative ways or promoted risky behaviors tended to get the most attention on X. Deeper understanding of why the population discusses the subject that way and how algorithms further their messages can help design better public health campaigns, researchers argue.
Tue, 09/24/2024
Vice presidential debate might be season’s best matchup, expert says
Vice presidential debates are seldom consequential. But the J.D. Vance-Tim Walz contest Oct. 1 has the potential to be just that, according to Robert Rowland, University of Kansas professor of communication studies.
Tue, 09/24/2024
KU ranked in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of Kansas ranks No. 81 among public universities in this year’s U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, released today.
Mon, 09/23/2024
A century of music: KU School of Music to celebrate 100th Vespers performance
The University of Kansas School of Music is inviting everyone to celebrate a major milestone this year as the beloved annual Vespers Concert turns 100. Concerts will take place Dec. 8 at the Lied Center of Kansas.
Mon, 09/23/2024
KGS to explore on-farm integration of solar energy, water management
Kansas Geological Survey scientists have been awarded nearly $900,000 in grants to spearhead the development of an innovative technology system that will leverage underused corners of farm fields to generate energy and collect water.
Mon, 09/23/2024
New patient-centered ethical theory honored with Philosopher’s Annual inclusion
A paper by Brad Cokelet, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, was included in the esteemed Philosopher’s Annual, which gathers the top 10 articles during the year in the field of philosophy. Cokelet’s paper titled “Competitive Virtue Ethics and Narrow Morality” introduces a new form of patient-centered virtue ethics.
Mon, 09/23/2024
KU faculty providing authentic research lab experience in classroom
A new grant of $15,000 from NIH and K-INBRE will expand opportunities for students to have authentic research lab experiences in the classroom. Faculty member Eileen Hotze’s CURE is setting the stage for further implementation in other classrooms.
Fri, 09/20/2024
KU scholars named Faculty of the Year by Kansas Board of Regents
The Kansas Board of Regents awarded three current KU scholars and one former KU professor as Faculty of the Year for 2024. This program recognizes the outstanding contributions of faculty at state universities to teaching, student success, research and Kansas communities.
Thu, 09/19/2024
KU Homecoming to feature community service, Jayhawk awards
The University of Kansas will host its 112th Homecoming, sponsored by Central Bank, Oct. 14-20. KU Alumni Association has organized a series of service events to extend the Homecoming spirit of Jayhawk unity and goodwill beyond Lawrence.
Thu, 09/19/2024
Graphic guide makes music therapy accessible
A new book from a University of Kansas associate professor of music serves as an illustrated introduction to the field of music therapy for beginners, covering definitions, methods and theories.
Wed, 09/18/2024
KU Law to host Midwestern Law and Economics Association Conference
The University of Kansas School of Law will welcome legal scholars to Lawrence for the annual meeting of the Midwestern Law and Economics Association on Sept. 20-21.
Wed, 09/18/2024
Fall equinox tour of KU medicinal garden planned Sept. 22
The public is invited to the fall semiannual tour of the University of Kansas Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 on the autumnal equinox.
Wed, 09/18/2024
Study links operating room environment to shorter surgery
A study from a University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design researcher shows a better-designed operating room shaves time off of orthopedic surgery, implying better outcomes and reduced costs.
Tue, 09/17/2024
KU Debate wins first major championship of the season at Northwestern University
KU Debate began the season with a dominating performance at the Owen L. Coon Memorial Debate Tournament, which took place Sept. 14-17 at Northwestern University. The KU team of John Marshall and Graham Revare defeated Emory University in the championship debate to win the tournament from a field of more than 100 of the top teams in the country.
Tue, 09/17/2024
2024 Dole Leadership Prize to honor late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced it will award the Dole Leadership Prize to the late Sandra Day O’Connor, former associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, at a public program at 7 p.m. Oct. 24. It is the first time the Dole Institute has honored a recipient posthumously.
Tue, 09/17/2024
University Distinguished Professor to explore how today’s ecosystems can help predict Earth’s future in inaugural lecture
University Distinguished Professor Sharon Billings will deliver “Predicting Ecosystems of the Future with the Forests and Grasslands of Today” on Oct. 1 in the Beren Petroleum Conference Center of Slawson Hall G192.