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KU announces Midwest Mathematics and Climate Conference
LAWRENCE — A conference that brings together a diverse group of atmospheric scientists and mathematicians will take place this week at the University of Kansas. ...
Media advisory: Earthquake has damaged much of Nepal's cultural heritage
LAWRENCE — The deadly earthquake in Nepal has leveled a significant number of centuries-old temples and monuments. ...
Researchers win grants on employment of people with disabilities
LAWRENCE — Researchers from three programs affiliated with the University of Kansas Life Span Institute were awarded Empower Kansas grants earlier this month in Parsons by UnitedHealthcare, one of the three managed-care organizations that provide services to Medicaid consumers in Kansas. ...
Kansas oil production up; natural gas production continued decline in 2014
LAWRENCE — Oil production in Kansas increased in 2014, boosted mainly by activity in a few south-central and northwestern counties, while natural gas production continued to decline, according to estimates from the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kansas. ...
Media advisory: Expert in Himalayan seismology available to discuss earthquake in Nepal
LAWRENCE — An earthquake registering 7.8 in magnitude rocked the Asian nation of Nepal on Saturday, with 3,800 deaths confirmed so far. Occurring 50 miles from the Nepalese capital of Katmandu, much of the area hit hardest remains inaccessible. ...
KU evaluators partner with WSU researchers on 7-year college access, retention program
LAWRENCE — In partnership with colleagues at Wichita State University (WSU), University of Kansas researchers from the Achievement & Assessment Institute’s Center for Educational Opportunity Programs (CEOP) will work for the next seven years to evaluate the effectiveness of a federally funded college access and retention program for Wichita students...
Humanities professors win book publication awards
LAWRENCE – Emma Scioli, associate professor in classics, has won the 2015 Vice Chancellor for Research Book Publication Award for her upcoming publication, "Dream, Fantasy, and Visual Art in Roman Elegy," to be published by the University of Wisconsin Press. The annual award is administered by the Hall Center for...
University hosting screening of 'The Hunting Ground'
LAWRENCE — To wrap up Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the University of Kansas will screen a film that takes a critical look at sexual assault on college campuses. ...
Candidate for director of Academic Accelerator Program to give presentation
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Academic Accelerator Program (KUAAP) has invited three candidates to campus for the position of academic director. Interviews will take place Tuesday, April 28 as well as May 5 and May 7. ...
Nepalese students raising money for earthquake victims
LAWRENCE — Representatives of the KU Nepalese Student Association are collecting donations for victims of Saturday’s 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the Asian nation. ...
Concrete canoe team seeks to defend regional crown on home turf
LAWRENCE — With oars at the ready and a new design, the University of Kansas School of Engineering concrete canoe team will hit the waters of Lone Star Lake near Lawrence this week looking to repeat as American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Mid-Content Regional Conference Champions. ...
Conference to explore Aristotle's influence
LAWRENCE — Today the ideas of Aristotle, perhaps the most influential philosopher in the Western tradition, is once again serving as a stimulus in almost every area of philosophy. ...
More than 160 students to present projects at Undergraduate Research Symposium
LAWRENCE — The 18th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the Kansas Union. ...
Associate deans retiring from School of Education
LAWRENCE – As the 2014-15 academic year winds down, the Dean’s Office at the University of Kansas School of Education will say thank you and goodbye to two long-standing associate deans. Sally Roberts, associate dean for teacher education and undergraduate programs, and James Lichtenberg, associate dean for research and graduate...
Digital edition of anti-slavery play links it to 1700s opera
LAWRENCE — Two University of Kansas researchers have created a digital edition of a previously unpublished anti-slavery play attributed to the 19th century playwright and actress Kate Edwards Swayze. ...
New technology to provide remote piano lessons for rural elementary students
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas School of Music has acquired a new Yamaha Disklavier-reproducing piano that will enable elementary school students at a rural, low-income district to take part in remote music lessons through ground-breaking distance learning technology. ...
KU institutional video ad garners Silver Telly Award
LAWRENCE — With stunning visuals of the Lawrence campus and the people who make it come alive, the university’s 2014 institutional video ad celebrates what it means to be a Jayhawk, from overcoming insurmountable obstacles to changing the shape of the world we live in. ...
Understand what consent means in the KU community
Consent continues to be a challenging issue in sexual assault cases across campus, especially when alcohol is involved. As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month at KU, today is Consent Day. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear their Consent Day T-shirts to raise awareness and to encourage a...
Author lecture: 'Speaking Truth to Power'
LAWRENCE — A National Book Critics Circle Award finalist will present “Speaking Truth to Power: on The Other Side, Courage, and Voice” as a powerful contribution to the University of Kansas campus conversation about sexual violence. ...
Media advisory: Human genetics expert available to discuss genetic modification of human embryos in China
LAWRENCE — In a development with ethical and scientific implications, scientists at the University of Guangzhou, China, have edited the genomes of human embryos to suppress a gene linked to a potentially fatal blood disorder. The Chinese scientists say their work was performed on “non-viable” embryos, but the use of...
Media Advisory: KU researcher available to discuss 40-year anniversary of Vietnamese refugee program following fall of Saigon
LAWRENCE — When more than 130,000 Vietnamese began to flee after the fall of Saigon in April 1975 and the U.S. withdrawal, one seemingly forgotten part of history is the massive effort to bring a majority of the refugees to the United States via Guam. ...
Study examines how race, culture influence school discipline, dropout rates
LAWRENCE — High school students throwing water balloons may seem harmless, but a case in which two black students were arrested for the prank illustrates the importance of considering race, students’ background and the need for effective communication, especially when police are involved in school discipline, a University of Kansas...
KU featured in the Princeton Review’s Guide to 353 Green Colleges
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas is one of the 353 most environmentally responsible colleges according to the Princeton Review. The education services company known for its college rankings features KU in the 2015 edition of its Guide to 353 Green Colleges, published April 16. ...
Program to address cybersecurity, privacy and national security
LAWRENCE — The Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas will present its 2015 Innovations Series program, “Privacy vs. Cyber Security for Nation, Corporation and Citizen.” For the program, a moderated panel of experts will include Chris Isaacson of BATS Global Market Inc., as well as KU faculty...
Reporters from Lawrence, Salina, Hutchinson newspapers receive enterprise award from journalism school
LAWRENCE — Journalists from the Lawrence Journal-World, the Hutchinson News and the Salina Journal are recipients of this year’s Burton W. Marvin News Enterprise Award from the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications at the University of Kansas. ...
KU releases 2014 crime statistics
LAWRENCE — Crime at the University of Kansas saw a 24 percent increase in 2014, KU’s Public Safety Office announced today with the release of its annual crime statistics. ...
KU to honor sustainability award recipients at Earth Month event
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Sustainability will recognize 10 individuals and projects with Campus Sustainability Leadership Awards on Friday, April 24, as part of KU's Earth Month festivities. The event will take place at 3:30 p.m. on the Dance Pavilion west of Potter Lake and is open...
School of Business launching online MBA program for fall 2015
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business will begin offering a fully online Master of Business Administration program this fall. ...