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'Bright Circle’ illuminates role of women in American intellectual tradition
A University of Kansas researcher sketches the lives of "Five Remarkable Women" who founded America’s first homegrown literary, philosophical movement before being overshadowed by the male writers they inspired.
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Tue, 12/03/2024
AAI announces the Center for Geography of Education Policy
The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) has announced the launch of a new center that will explore the ways that education policy and school management are both shaped by and shape geography.
Tue, 12/03/2024
Study finds American, Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change
A KU researcher has led a study examining how well universities are preparing future urban planners to mitigate and adapt to climate change as part of their curriculum. “We don’t believe you should be able to come out of a planning program without addressing climate change,” said Ward Lyles associate professor of public affairs & administration.
Mon, 12/02/2024
Class of 2025 honors associate professor Betsy Barnhart with HOPE Award
Betsy Barnhart, associate professor and director of the Industrial Design Program in the School of Architecture & Design, was presented with the award Nov. 23 during halftime of the football game between KU and Colorado.
Mon, 12/02/2024
'Good Morning Indian Country' receives $100,000 from Henry Luce Foundation
“Good Morning Indian Country,” a Native student-led weekly news and information program by University of Kansas journalism students and students from Haskell Indian Nations University, received a $100,000 grant to focus on skill training.
Tue, 11/26/2024
History and philosophy of materialism explored in new book
John Symons, professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, offers an in-depth look at materialism — the idea that all facts, events and objects are dependent on or reducible to physical processes. This multiauthor work features 31 chapters that explore its fascinating history, from the ancient world through the 21st century.
Tue, 11/26/2024
KU opera director inhabited Maria Callas long before Netflix biopic
A University of Kansas voice professor’s expertise grew from identification with the late opera star Maria Callas. Stella Markou can discuss the upcoming Netflix biopic "Maria" with media.
Mon, 11/25/2024
University announces summer, fall 2024 Employees of the Month
The University of Kansas celebrates outstanding employees from the Lawrence and Edwards campuses.
Mon, 11/25/2024
Project to document medical ableism experienced by people with disabilities
A new project at the Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies (IHDPS) at the KU Life Span Institute aims to examine how health care challenges rooted in prejudices, known as medical ableism, affect people with disabilities.
Mon, 11/25/2024
Study finds suburban school districts diversified since 2000, but urban districts saw more racial isolation
A study compared school districts across the country in 2020 and 2000 using census and demographic data, as well as sophisticated geographical mapping. Suburban districts across the country saw more diversity, but urban districts saw more racial isolation.
Fri, 11/22/2024
KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, November 2024
It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service staff accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates.
Fri, 11/22/2024
KU School of Music honored in The American Prize in Opera Performance competition
The University of Kansas School of Music’s opera department has earned third place in The American Prize in Opera Performance, college/university division, for 2024.
Thu, 11/21/2024
Center for Educational Opportunity Programs launches scholarship website to support students in Kansas, Missouri
A new website from the Center for Educational Opportunity Programs is designed to provide high school students, current college students and adult learners engaged in college access and success programs — including TRIO, GEAR UP and CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program) — with a one-stop hub for information on scholarships, internships and more.
Thu, 11/21/2024
Program helps Alaska students WRITE paths to success
A partnership with KU, WRITE tackles a widespread problem, not just in Alaska, but across the United States: Many high school teachers, especially those in career and technical education, lack the formal training to effectively teach argumentative writing.
Thu, 11/21/2024
KU researchers studying efficacy of automatic recording and AI analysis of children's language use and development
KU scientists are testing how artificial intelligence could be applied to measure verbal interactions unobtrusively and automatically in a variety of settings, including at area child care or early education programs. Earlier work took them to Science City in Union Station.
Thu, 11/21/2024
KU Engineering department hosts 68th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference
On Dec. 5, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the School of Engineering will host experts in the field of asphalt paving engineering for a one-day conference exploring the latest developments in the field.
Thu, 11/21/2024
KU Alumni Association honors students, alumnus with 2024 Homecoming awards
Four Jayhawks were recognized during halftime of the University of Kansas-Houston football game Oct. 19 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, concluding a week of festivities for KU’s 112th Homecoming.
Wed, 11/20/2024
KU recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
The University of Kansas is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election.
Wed, 11/20/2024
New center at KU to catalyze research on democratic governance
A new research center housed at the Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas will advance understanding of democratic governance. The Center for Democratic Governance is led by Christopher Koliba, Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor in the School of Public Affairs & Administration.
Tue, 11/19/2024
Experiment shows human designers retain creative edge over AI
A University of Kansas researcher and colleagues have written new work evaluating the creative potential of prompts and images in generative artificial intelligence for the new book “Design Computing and Cognition ’24.”
Tue, 11/19/2024
Join the Institute for Policy & Social Research to learn about accessing secure federal data
The Institute for Policy & Social Research will host a session on the Kansas City Research Data Center with Shawn Ratcliff from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 20 at 114 Blake Hall and on Zoom.
Tue, 11/19/2024
Global spread of populism threatens acceptance of constitutional court decisions, researcher says
In a new paper, Robert Rohrschneider, the Sir Robert Worcester Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Kansas, finds that populist citizens now judge constitutional courts that make decisions on controversial issues with the same skepticism as other political institutions. And their willingness to restrict its authority is increasing.
Tue, 11/19/2024
Dole and Kennedy institutes announce funding from Election Trust Initiative
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate have recently been awarded funding from the Election Trust Initiative for their Bolstering Elections Initiative to promote investment in America’s critical elections infrastructure. Experts, including KU scholars, will create a
Tue, 11/19/2024
KU celebrates 2024 International Education Week
With more than 1,700 international students from 116 countries currently enrolled and over 1,000 students participating in experiences abroad, the University of Kansas has much to celebrate during International Education Week.
Mon, 11/18/2024
New idea may crack enigma of the Crab Nebula’s ‘zebra’ pattern
A theoretical astrophysicist from the University of Kansas may have solved a nearly two-decade-old mystery over the origins of an unusual "zebra" pattern seen in high-frequency radio pulses from the Crab Nebula.
Mon, 11/18/2024
New book aims to guide qualitative researchers looking to better understand the college student experience
A University of Kansas researcher's new work provides guidance, examples and considerations of how best to conduct qualitative research with college students, especially those from historically marginalized populations.
Mon, 11/18/2024
Watson Library Centennial time capsule to be displayed, archived
The contents of a Watson Library Centennial time capsule will be displayed at a reception 3-4 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Spencer Research Library prior to submission into University Archives.
Mon, 11/18/2024
KGS editor receives geoscience writing, editing award
Julie Tollefson received the James H. Shea Award from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers in recognition of exceptional contributions in writing and editing of earth science material.
Fri, 11/15/2024
KU addiction center study explores how next-day responsibilities influence cannabis use
One sign of substance use disorder is continuing to use substances despite interference with responsibilities. However, previous research hadn’t examined why people may or may not reduce cannabis use before certain activities.
Fri, 11/15/2024
KU Endowment board elects new trustees at 2024 annual meeting
At the Annual Meeting of the KU Endowment Board of Trustees on Oct. 18, Lisa Howell Burch and Peter S. Johnston were elected as trustees. Each brings a wealth of experience to the board.
Fri, 11/15/2024
Symposium to explore impact litigation advancing Indigenous rights
“Strategic Litigation Advancing Indigenous Rights" will feature scholars from across the country to discuss contemporary developments in strategic litigation aimed at supporting Indigenous rights.