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KU researchers will evaluate program aimed at supporting adoptive families
Researchers in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare have received a $1.8 million federal grant to evaluate FosterAdopt Connect, a program that supports adoptive parents and children to prevent disruptions or dissolutions of adoptions among families in Kansas and Missouri.
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Wed, 09/16/2026
KU Marching Jayhawks to represent university in London at Union Jack Classic
Members of the University of Kansas Marching Jayhawks will travel to London this month to represent KU at the Union Jack Classic, where the band will perform at the KU football game against Arizona State University on Sept. 19 at Wembley Stadium.
Wed, 09/16/2026
Four KU seniors to compete for Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill scholarships
Four University of Kansas seniors — Saad Awan, Kaitlyn Carson, Katherine Goodwin and Jaden Huehl — have been endorsed for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom with the support of KU’s Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.
Wed, 09/16/2026
KU Engineering’s Tiberti Lecture returns this fall with a focus on managing difficult conversations
Aaron Mann, senior principal and chief legal officer at Terracon, will deliver the J.A. Tiberti Family Lecture at the University of Kansas School of Engineering at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Beren Auditorium.
Tue, 09/15/2026
Linguistics experts decipher what a Kansas accent is or is not
In a new article, Lacey Wade and Jeff Holliday, assistant professors of linguistics at the University of Kansas, reveal that Kansans associate Kansas speech with “unaccentedness,” while non-Kansans associate Kansas speech with Southern-accented voices.
Tue, 09/15/2026
Authors shed light on first-generation experience for higher ed professionals
A book chapter co-written by University of Kansas researcher Dallas Doane documents the experiences of first-generation higher education professionals who transition to faculty roles while highlighting the strengths people in the experience naturally bring.
Mon, 09/14/2026
KU Architecture & Design Alumni Awards recognize 11 distinguished alumni
The KU School of Architecture & Design has named recipients of its 2025 Architecture & Design Alumni Awards, recognizing graduates whose careers have advanced design, innovation and community impact.
Mon, 09/14/2026
15 instructional faculty members promoted in past year
Fifteen individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses have earned instructional faculty promotions over the past year. “These educators represent some of the best in teaching and research excellence,” said Arash Mafi, chief academic officer, provost and executive vice chancellor.
Fri, 09/11/2026
KLETC's 362nd Basic Training Class graduates on 25th anniversary of 9/11
Seventeen officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on Sept. 11. Members of the 362nd Basic Training Class will go on to serve in communities throughout the state.
Fri, 09/11/2026
Law Review Symposium to discuss voting rights
On Oct. 9, the Kansas Law Review’s 2026 Symposium will bring together leading academics and practitioners to explore the impact of the recent Louisiana v. Callais decision on voting rights legislation and litigation across the country.
Fri, 09/11/2026
KU to host series of informational meetings for students with intellectual disabilities, parents and educators
The University of Kansas Transition to Postsecondary Education program (KU TPE) is hosting a series of informational meetings in several Kansas cities in October and November. KU TPE is a two-year, fully inclusive undergraduate certificate program at the Lawrence campus.
Fri, 09/11/2026
KU Extended Learning relaunches in-person Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course
KU will offer its Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification course at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park on Oct. 5, 19 and Nov. 2. Instructor Heather McCain will offer a free one-hour webinar Sept. 23 to cover course concepts.
Thu, 09/10/2026
University of Kansas Debate program named best in nation
The University of Kansas Debate program was identified as the No. 1 debate program in the country in a 2026 ranking of the “Top 50 Competitive College Debate Programs in the U.S.” from American Liberty Media.
Thu, 09/10/2026
Audio-Reader’s Audio Sale returns to Lawrence Public Library for 3-day event
Audio-Reader’s Audio Sale will take place Sept. 11-13, offering bargains on more than 100 pieces of vintage and modern audio equipment as well as over 1,000 vinyl records, along with cassette tapes, musical instruments, CDs and other unique audio finds.
Thu, 09/10/2026
KU sociologist Mehrangiz Najafizadeh earns rare third Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
Mehrangiz Najafizadeh, associate professor of sociology at KU, has earned her third Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. She will teach and conduct research in Azerbaijan during the spring 2027 semester, offering courses and interdisciplinary seminars while continuing her sociological research. Najafizadeh previously received Fulbright Scholar Awards in 2004 and 2022 and served twice as a Fulbright Specialist.
Thu, 09/10/2026
New book ‘Leading Without Apology’ provides guidance to women to advance to educational leadership roles
Women make up a majority of teachers and education professionals, but they are underrepresented in school leadership roles. A new book by KU scholars aims to help women anticipate the challenges to advancing and advocate for themselves to take on such roles.
Wed, 09/09/2026
Military aircraft to fly over Lawrence campus Thursday, Friday in advance of KU-Missouri football game
Military jets will fly over the University of Kansas campus Thursday, Sept. 10, and Friday, Sept. 11, in advance of Friday's KU football game versus the University of Missouri.
Wed, 09/09/2026
KU Law to host environmental law scholar James Salzman for lecture on drinking water
The University of Kansas School of Law will host environmental law scholar James Salzman for a public lecture Sept. 14. “The Past, Present, and Future of Drinking Water” will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in 106 Green Hall at the University of Kansas School of Law.
Wed, 09/09/2026
Indigenous Arts Initiative will offer workshops on art, filmmaking
The Indigenous Arts Initiative, which includes partners from the University of Kansas, will bring two distinguished Indigenous artists and educators to Lawrence this September for a series of free public workshops exploring art, culture, storytelling and filmmaking.
Tue, 09/08/2026
Study finds common vaping additives disrupt lung-surfactant film in lab model
A new study from the University of Kansas shows that additives common to commercially available vaping devices, vitamin E and CBD, soften a vital lung surfactant at high enough concentrations, at least in a simplified lab model.
Tue, 09/08/2026
KU to host inaugural Democracy Day, featuring presentations by university researchers
The Center for Democratic Governance at the University of Kansas is hosting its first annual Democracy Day “Teach-In” Event on Sept. 18 in the Alderson Auditorium of the Kansas Union.
Tue, 09/08/2026
KU Architecture Lecture Series to explore contemporary architectural practice in Mexico
Award-winning architects from some of Mexico’s most influential contemporary practices will visit the University of Kansas this fall as part of the Architecture Lecture Series, “Re-Generations.” Through four public presentations, speakers will share perspectives on design, urbanism and the evolving role of architecture in shaping communities and culture.
Tue, 09/08/2026
‘News Desert U’ book explores what happens when ‘universities own the news’
The new book “News Desert U” examines six university community partnerships in which faculty and students produce news for communities that have lost coverage. The book’s authors, including a University of Kansas journalism faculty member, explore lessons learned and argue for more support from universities to faculty who are leading such efforts.
Fri, 09/04/2026
University announces 2026 recipients of annual teaching awards
The University of Kansas has announced 15 faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses as recipients of KU’s annual teaching awards. They will be honored at a public reception Oct. 13 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.
Fri, 09/04/2026
Polish naturalists saved European bison from extinction, research reveals
In a new scholarly article, Nathan Wood, associate professor of history at the University of Kansas, describes how after soldiers and poachers killed the last free European bison, Polish naturalists worked with international organizations following World War I to revive the species from the few animals scattered on estates and zoos across the continent.
Fri, 09/04/2026
KU student-designed mural reflects community, belonging in Watson Library
KU Libraries collaborated with students from the Department of Design for a new mural in The Kettle in Watson Library. The public is invited to an opening reception at 4 p.m. Sept. 24 to celebrate the work and partnership.
Thu, 09/03/2026
New KU initiative recognizes community partnerships driving action across Kansas
The University of Kansas Office of Community Impact has announced 26 inaugural champions and hubs that support community-engaged scholarship and collaboration across Kansas.
Wed, 09/02/2026
Military aircraft to fly over KU campus Thursday, Friday in advance of football game
Military jets will fly over the University of Kansas campus Thursday, Sept. 3, and Friday, Sept. 4, in advance of Friday’s football game between KU and Long Island University.
Wed, 09/02/2026
KU alumna, NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara to headline KU Reads event Oct. 8
The University of Kansas will welcome home one of its own this fall when KU alumna and NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara returns to Lawrence for a public event celebrating the 2026-27 KU Reads: A Common Book Experience selection.
Wed, 09/02/2026
KU law professor traces legal history of the kiss
Andrew Torrance, a professor of law at the University of Kansas, has published research on how kissing, one of the most basic human acts and a sign of love, has been viewed alternately as property that can be stolen, a contract, a criminal act or as agency over one’s own body. His article was published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior.
Wed, 09/02/2026
University Honors Program announces five additions to Honors Faculty Fellow cohort
The University Honors Program has welcomed five KU faculty members to its cohort of Honors Faculty Fellows, who join six continuing fellows as well as one returning fellow for the fall 2026 semester.