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Researcher wins early-career award
LAWRENCE — Jomella Watson-Thompson, assistant professor in applied behavioral science and associate director for the KU Work Group for Community Health and Development, has been selected as the recipient of the 2014 Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty. ...
Kansas couple plan to leave 120-acre ranch to KU
LAWRENCE — From their home amid the rolling hills of northeast Kansas, a couple has made a gift commitment to leave their 120-acre ranch for the University of Kansas. The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, also have made a $2 million gift commitment to KU Endowment to create an...
Fourteen students receive Undergraduate Research Awards
LAWRENCE — Fourteen University of Kansas students will receive Undergraduate Research Awards for the fall 2014 semester. UGRA recipients are awarded $1,000 to fund their faculty-mentored research and creative projects, which represent departments from across campus and explore a wide range of topics. ...
Professor translates 1920s Japanese writers who helped shape country’s literature
LAWRENCE – A University of Kansas professor is helping bring the macabre and bizarre fiction of 1920s Japan to American readers. ...
Media advisory: KU expert available to discuss NATO summit
LAWRENCE — NATO leaders on Friday approved plans for a rapid reaction force of 4,000 people headquartered in Eastern Europe in response to recent Russian military actions in Ukraine. Issues in Afghanistan and the effects of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, have also captured significant attention at...
BTBC at KU wins $50,000 grant from U.S. Small Business Administration
LAWRENCE — The Bioscience & Technology Business Center at the University of Kansas has earned a major federal grant for its role as a business accelerator and economic engine for northeast Kansas. ...
Multiple myeloma treatment with KU origins enters clinical trial
LAWRENCE — A potential new treatment for multiple myeloma with ties to the University of Kansas has entered a clinical trial. ...
In moderation: Project rebuts Thomas Frank’s ‘What’s the Matter with Kansas?’
LAWRENCE — 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. ...
Researcher advances a new model for dark matter
LAWRENCE — 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. ...
Film and Media Studies to host prize-winning, independent film screening
LAWRENCE – 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...
Proud to Be a Jayhawk tailgating fundraiser to support speech-language-hearing clinic, annual volunteer event
LAWRENCE — 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. ...
'Aeneid' to take high school teachers, KU faculty on epic journey
LAWRENCE – 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. ...
Media advisory: Experts can discuss ISIS beheadings of American journalists
LAWRENCE — 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. ...
Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation announces lead psychometrician
LAWRENCE — 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...
Audio-Reader's For Your Ears Only sale set for Sept. 12-13
LAWRENCE — 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...
Study explores whether media usage can predict beliefs on racial, gender equality
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — Two teams from the University of Kansas School of Engineering earned top honors in an international aircraft engine design competition. ...
Women of Distinction calendar honors 27 of KU's best
LAWRENCE — 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. ...
How KU takes action against sexual assault
The University 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. ...
Dole Institute releases fall 2014 program schedule
LAWRENCE — 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. ...
Study finds despite stereotypes, Muslim nations take nuanced approach to 'haram' imports
LAWRENCE — 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 community mourns scholar, filmmaker Ed Small
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — 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...
KU Foundation Professor succeeds Eli Michaelis as director of Higuchi Center
LAWRENCE – 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...
National Association of Manufacturers CEO to present Chandler lecture
LAWRENCE — 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. ...
Project helps Latino mom-and-pop stores, restaurants offer healthy choices
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE — 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
LAWRENCE – 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. ...