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In moderation: Project rebuts Thomas Frank’s ‘What’s the Matter with Kansas?’
In Thomas Frank's popular 2004 book, "What's the Matter With Kansas?," he argues that the rise of political and social conservatism in the state essentially led to economic policies that didn't benefit a majority of people. ...
'Aeneid' to take high school teachers, KU faculty on epic journey
For more than 20 centuries, Latin literature has spun some of Western civilization’s most epic tales, legends and myths. Essential to a Latin education is Virgil’s "Aeneid," a poem that has influenced other great works of literature, Western culture and now a colloquium at the University of Kansas. ...
Proud to Be a Jayhawk tailgating fundraiser to support speech-language-hearing clinic, annual volunteer event
University of Kansas football fans have two more reasons to support the Jayhawks this season: the Lawrence-area community programs benefiting from the Proud to Be a Jayhawk tailgating fundraiser. ...
Film and Media Studies to host prize-winning, independent film screening
Telling the story of a young man escaping a troubled past, “Blood Brother” follows the journey of Rocky Braat as he leaves his life in the United States to live with a group of HIV-positive children in an orphanage in India. This unknown documentary won the Sundance 2013 Grand Jury...
Researcher advances a new model for dark matter
Astrophysicists believe that about 80 percent of the substance of our universe is made up of mysterious “dark matter” that can’t be perceived by human senses or scientific instruments. ...
How KU takes action against sexual assault
of Kansas is committed to creating an environment that is safe for every member of our community. Sexual assault is a crime, but KU can also take action outside what the criminal justice system can do. ...
Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation announces lead psychometrician
The Achievement & Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas has announced the hiring of Scott Bishop, an executive from ACT Inc. with nearly two decades of research and development experience in K-12 assessments in a variety of capacities. Bishop will serve as lead psychometrician for AAI’s Center for Educational...
Audio-Reader's For Your Ears Only sale set for Sept. 12-13
If you love music, collect vinyl records or simply need to update your stereo system with quality equipment for a good price, stop by Audio-Reader’s annual benefit sale, For Your Ears Only. The 12th annual event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, and 9 a.m. ...
Women of Distinction calendar honors 27 of KU's best
The Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity has announced 27 honorees for the 2014-15 Women of Distinction calendar. The women were selected for their outstanding contributions to the university and community. ...
Study explores whether media usage can predict beliefs on racial, gender equality
Egalitarianism, the philosophy that all people should be treated equally both socially and politically, has existed much longer than most media formats, but two University of Kansas professors have authored research examining whether individuals’ media usage can predict their support for the egalitarian value of racial equality. ...
Students’ jet engine designs earn 1st, 2nd in international contest
Two teams from the University of Kansas School of Engineering earned top honors in an international aircraft engine design competition. ...
Media advisory: Experts can discuss ISIS beheadings of American journalists
The U.S. government confirmed Wednesday morning the second beheading of an American journalist in two weeks in the Middle East at the hands of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS. ...
Dole Institute releases fall 2014 program schedule
The Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas today released its programming schedule for the fall 2014 semester, including its nationally acclaimed Post Election Conference. All events are free, open to the public and located at the Dole Institute. ...
KU community mourns scholar, filmmaker Ed Small
The University of Kansas community is grieving the loss of Ed Small, professor emeritus of film and media studies. Small, 74, died Aug. 22 at his home in Lawrence. ...
Private giving for KU reaches $253.2 million
University of Kansas alumni and friends set a new milestone in generosity, donating more than $253.2 million for KU in fiscal 2014, which ended June 30. This record is 45 percent higher than last year’s total of $174.2 million. Contributions were made to KU Endowment in support of the university...
Study finds despite stereotypes, Muslim nations take nuanced approach to 'haram' imports
When the terms “Sharia” law or “Islamic law” pop up in the media, they are often misunderstood. New research from a University of Kansas School of Law professor and alumna shows that, even among the legal world, there is confusion of how Islamic law applies to international trade. ...
KU Foundation Professor succeeds Eli Michaelis as director of Higuchi Center
A historic leadership transition is taking place at the Higuchi Biosciences Center (HBC) at the University of Kansas. After 25 years as director, Eli Michaelis, University Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, is stepping down from that role. He will continue his research on brain function, the nervous system and...
National Association of Manufacturers CEO to present Chandler lecture
The University of Kansas School of Business Anderson Chandler Lecture Series welcomes Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). The lecture, “The Manufacturing Comeback,” is at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Lied Center. It is free and open to the public. ...
Media advisory: Professor can comment on NFL increasing penalties for domestic violence
University of Kansas professor Jordan Bass is available to speak with media about the NFL’s decision to institute more strict penalties for players involved in domestic violence incidents. ...
The Commons announces Red Hot Research participants
The third year of Red Hot Research presentations will kick off Friday, Sept. 5, at The Commons. In past years, researchers from 40 departments have shared 71 presentations about their current research pursuits. In keeping with the purpose of the event, presenters are asked to consider how other disciplinary perspectives...
Project helps Latino mom-and-pop stores, restaurants offer healthy choices
University of Kansas community health and development research staff are on the ground in Wyandotte County helping build healthier communities one tienda— or neighborhood store—and restaurant at a time. ...
Media advisory: Astronomer available to comment on NASA observation of galaxy in the making
University of Kansas astronomer Greg Rudnick is available to speak with reporters about the fresh discovery of a galaxy under construction. ...
Physics, astronomy department to host public events
The University of Kansas Department of Physics & Astronomy is hosting two events this fall, inviting citizen scientists to explore the world and the ever-expanding universe. Events are open to the public and include the following:...
Design professor named Kansas City AIGA Fellow
AIGA Kansas City, a professional association for design, has announced that Patrick Dooley, University of Kansas professor of design, is the winner of its 2014 Fellow Award. It will be presented at the the organization's awards gala and exhibition Sept. 20 in Kansas City, Missouri. ...
Graduate brings personal experience into study of nation's foster care system
When Kellie Henderson worked with Washington policymakers this summer to improve the nation’s foster care system, she brought a perspective that extended beyond her master’s degree in social work from the University of Kansas. ...
Professor awarded NSF grant for climate governance study
A University of Kansas associate professor of public affairs and administration is a recipient of a National Science Foundation grant that will fund a three-year study on state and local climate risk governance. ...
Team discovers ancient migration wave from Siberia to the Arctic
A team of international researchers, including a University of Kansas anthropological geneticist, has discovered an additional Paleo-Eskimo wave of migration from Siberia into the Arctic region that occurred about 5,000 years ago and was independent of both the Native American and Inuit expansions into the Americas. ...
Researchers search for evidence of earliest inhabitants of Central Great Plains
A team led by University of Kansas Distinguished Professor Rolfe Mandel in July excavated a northeast Kansas site in Pottawatomie County seeking to find artifacts tied to the Clovis and Pre-Clovis peoples, the founding populations of the Americas. ...
KU gives high school teachers a summertime dose of engineering research
guidance of Chris Depcik, associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Ted Peltier, associate professor of civil, environmental and architectural engineering, Ford’s group conducted research on the combustion properties of pellets made from algae and wood. From this project, she was able to spinoff a new lesson for her class that...
KU Libraries digitizes collection of world-famous bird illustrator John Gould's books, images
University of Kansas Libraries has completed digitization of one of the world’s greatest collections of bird illustrations. The 19th century books of John Gould feature images of birds from around the world and have long appealed to everyone from Charles Darwin to amateur bird watchers. ...