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Film draws from Argentine original but deviates for Hollywood ending, film expert says
LAWRENCE — The American remake of “Secret in Their Eyes” keeps with the Argentine original in its focus on a failed justice system. But the newer version, which opens in theaters Friday, Nov. 20, follows a more traditional Hollywood narrative to the end, says an expert in Latin American cinema. ...
KU announces 2015 Kansas Certified Public Manager Program graduates
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas Public Management Center has announced the 2015 graduates of the Kansas Certified Public Manager (CPM) program. The graduation ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the House Chamber at the Capitol in Topeka. ...
KU Alumni Association names Heath Peterson new president, CEO
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Alumni Association has named Heath Peterson, a two-time KU graduate and 12-year veteran of the association staff, as president and CEO. ...
Chancellor named chair of Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Board of Directors
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little has been elected as chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). ...
Media advisory: Paris, Beirut attacks illustrate gap between Shari'a, inauthentic ISIS proclamations
LAWRENCE — France continued airstrikes against ISIS strongholds Monday in response to last week’s deadly terrorist attacks in Paris. Officials also announced the arrest of nine people Monday in Lebanon in connection with a pair of suicide bombings that claimed more than 40 lives. Raj Bhala, associate dean of international...
Treaties could be key in helping indigenous communities fight effects of climate change
LAWRENCE — Some may view treaties between indigenous peoples and the federal government as a relic of the 19th century, but they just might provide a way for tribes to mitigate the effects of climate change on their lands and communities. A University of Kansas law professor has authored a...
Media advisory: Consumer behavior scholar available to discuss Black Friday, Cyber Monday
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas School of Business researcher is available for media interviews to discuss Black Friday and Cyber Monday. ...
Distinguished professor's inaugural lecture to peek at North America's changing landscape
LAWRENCE — An aging planet has many hidden stories to tell. Michael Blum, the Scott and Carol Ritchie Distinguished Professor of Geology at the University of Kansas, will explore some of Earth’s chronicles at his inaugural distinguished professor lecture on Thursday, Nov. 19. ...
Researcher: Recent attacks indicate expansion of Islamic State's operational capacity
LAWRENCE — French and Belgian officials, according to national news reports on Monday, said they were looking into the possibility a Belgian man now fighting with the Islamic State in Syria helped plan Friday's deadly attacks in Paris that killed at least 129 people. ...
KU announces Global Scholars cohort
LAWRENCE — Fourteen sophomores at the University of Kansas have been selected as Global Scholars. This competitive program, coordinated by Stuart Day, director of faculty programs for International Programs, recognizes and encourages undergraduate students who have an interest in global studies and a strong academic record. ...
Lawrence student finalist for Rhodes scholarship
LAWRENCE — A senior from Lawrence has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes scholarship for study in the United Kingdom. ...
Survey shown effective in helping states improve employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities
LAWRENCE — The push to end segregated employment in which individuals with disabilities are limited to menial work for sub-minimum wage pay is gaining momentum. Researchers at the University of Kansas are leading the way in promoting equal opportunity and pay as well as assisting states making the effort to...
New book features interviews with film legends
John Tibbetts talked with director Steven Spielberg about the "The Color Purple." ...
Journalism students receive National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences scholarships
LAWRENCE — Last month, Cailey Taylor had an opportunity that very few college students even dream about: She walked the red carpet at an Emmy gala. ...
Royals G.M. Dayton Moore will give talk on leadership
LAWRENCE — The Dole Institute of Politics announced today the addition of a program with Dayton Moore, general manager of World Series Champions the Kansas City Royals. Moore will visit 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 as a continuation of the Institute’s annual series on Leadership and Globalization in Sports. ...
Analysis exposes faster disintegration of major Greenland glacier
LAWRENCE — A study appearing in Science magazine today shows a vast ice sheet in northeast Greenland has begun a phase of speeded-up ice loss, contributing to destabilization that will cause global sea-level rise for “decades to come.”...
Radio host Krista Tippett to speak on civility
LAWRENCE — Krista Tippett, host of the public radio show "On Being," will present an upcoming lecture, "The Adventure of Civility," addressing issues such as diverging viewpoints on topics like politics, morality and life itself. ...
KU establishes Institute for Leadership Studies
LAWRENCE – Often the word “leader” conjures up images of an executive or boss. At the University of Kansas, a new institute will help promote a different approach to leadership. ...
Dark matter research earns doctoral student a fellowship at Fermilab
LAWRENCE — It’s a stunning fact that human senses perceive only a tiny fraction of what makes up our universe. ...
From pointe to poppin’ and lockin’: University Dance Company fall concert
LAWRENCE – This fall’s University Dance Company concert will feature works from two renowned guest artists and debut part three of an interdisciplinary arts collaboration and three new pieces from dance faculty master choreographers. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19-20 at the Lied Center. ...
Student Housing administrator honored
LAWRENCE — Jennifer Wamelink, the University of Kansas Student Housing’s associate director for residence life, has been honored by the Upper Midwest Region for the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International. ...
KU ranked as No. 10 best school in the country for veterans
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has earned a top-10 spot from Military Times in its Best for Vets: Colleges 2016 rankings. ...
Chancellor to serve as moderator for town hall on race, responsibility, free speech
Update: This event has been moved to Woodruff Auditorium. The time and date of the event have not changed. ...
University to host town hall meeting on race, respect, responsibility
LAWRENCE — Recent events at Yale University, the University of Missouri and other schools have amplified the ongoing national conversation about race and, more broadly, about respect and responsibility. ...
Lawrence streets will be temporarily closed for McCollum implosion
LAWRENCE — McCollum residence hall at the University of Kansas will be demolished at 9 a.m. Nov. 25, the first day of KU’s Thanksgiving Break. ...
Dole Institute announces programs for late fall 2015
LAWRENCE — The Dole Institute of Politics today announced its program schedule for the final months of the fall 2015 semester, highlighted by visits from President Bill Clinton and John Della Volpe, polling director for the Harvard Institute of Politics (IOP). ...
Classic feminist play set to open at University Theatre
LAWRENCE—Departing from the melodramatic stage conventions of the time and providing a searing look at Victorian domestic life, “A Doll’s House” helped marshal in a new social era after debuting in 1879. This feminist drama has stood the test of time and will open at the University of Kansas University...
Study: Most inclusive schools share commitment from students to administrators in ending segregation
LAWRENCE — Schools that focus on a positive culture and use effective inclusive practices can lead the way in providing an education that brings all students together to enhance outcomes and end segregation based on labels. A study from the University of Kansas shows that such schools recognize that educating...