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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. ...
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. ...
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.”...
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. ...
New book features interviews with film legends
John Tibbetts talked with director Steven Spielberg about the "The Color Purple." ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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...
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). ...
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. ...
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. ...
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...
Semantics will be key in historic meeting between China and Taiwan presidents, East Asian expert says
LAWRENCE – A University of Kansas professor who has done extensive research on Chinese and Taiwanese relations is available to talk to media about Saturday’s meeting between China's President Xi Jinping and Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou. The meeting, which will be held in Singapore, will be the first time the...
KU Common Book event to focus on experience of black soldiers in World War I
LAWRENCE — A professor from Brandeis University is scheduled to deliver a lecture on Nov. 10 focusing on the experience of black soldiers during World War I. ...
Stason Pharmaceuticals to establish new lab at BTBC at KU
LAWRENCE — A California-based pharmaceutical company has established a new lab on the west campus of the University of Kansas. ...
Michael Keelan named KPR's classical music director (Opens in new window)
LAWRENCE – KPR’s classical music lovers will have a new voice bringing them Mozart, Beethoven and Bach. Michael Keelan has been named classical music director and morning host at Kansas Public Radio. ...
Islamic televangelist: Book explores how Egyptian preacher used mass media
LAWRENCE — In America, Protestant preacher Billy Graham has used the television and radio airwaves to reach to millions of people. ...
Hodges Persley to present Shutz lecture Nov. 9
An award-winning University of Kansas theatre professor will offer a unique behind-the-scenes appreciation of the influence of hip-hop in performance and culture. ...
Author of controversial 'Putin's Kleptocracy' to speak Nov. 5
LAWRENCE – Karen Dawisha, author of the acclaimed New York Times best-seller “Putin’s Kleptocracy: Who Owns Russia?,” will deliver a public lecture at the University of Kansas. The lecture, titled “What’s the Problem With Russia? Or Is There a Problem?” will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in...
KDHE, KU team to create online home-visiting resource for Kansans
LAWRENCE — Kansas parents, parents-to-be, grandparents and communities have a new website to provide support and resources to help babies grow up healthy and happy. ...