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Study finds high school journalism leading the way in financial literacy, even if business isn't part of curriculum
Journalism classes usually are not paired with business lessons. While there have been calls for increasing business knowledge in journalism, research from the University of Kansas has found that high school journalists are learning business skills even though they are not a core part of the curriculum.
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Wed, 04/01/2026
KU announces first recipients of Faculty Service Award
Joshua Arpin, assistant teaching professor in the School of Business, and Karen Moeller, clinical professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, were recently awarded the 2026 Faculty Service Award at the University of Kansas.
Wed, 04/01/2026
KU Libraries select travel award recipients, prepare to host visiting scholars
Six scholars representing institutions in four states, the District of Columbia and Italy were recently selected as KU Libraries' travel award winners, enabling visiting faculty, students and independent researchers to connect to the Kenneth Spencer Research Library’s rare materials and expert curators.
Wed, 04/01/2026
KU students travel to Colorado and Illinois for Spring Alternative Breaks
Twelve Jayhawks volunteered with KU Alternative Breaks this March, serving three community organizations across Colorado and Illinois. KU Alternative Breaks provides immersive volunteer experiences that foster a lifelong commitment to service.
Tue, 03/31/2026
Claire Willey-Sthapit to receive International Research Award, deliver talk
Claire Willey-Sthapit, assistant professor in KU's School of Social Welfare, will receive the KU International Affairs Advisory Board International Research Award and speak April 29. Her research examines domestic violence policy across the U.S. and Nepal, highlighting community-based responses and challenging global assumptions about prevention and intervention.
Tue, 03/31/2026
KU remains among top 40 public universities granted patents for inventions
The National Academy of Inventors ranks the University of Kansas 39th among public universities for the number of utility patents granted in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year the University of Kansas is listed among the United States’ top 100 institutions receiving patents.
Tue, 03/31/2026
KU nominates 4 students for Truman scholarship
Four outstanding students have been selected as the University of Kansas nominees for Harry S. Truman Scholarships. The prestigious national awards, which provide up to $30,000 for graduate study, are given to college juniors for leadership in public service.
Tue, 03/31/2026
‘This Week in Virology’ podcast to be hosted and recorded at KU
The University of Kansas Center for Chemical Biology of Infectious Disease (CBID) will host Vincent Racaniello, virologist and podcaster, at 3 p.m. April 3 in 1005 Haworth Hall.
Tue, 03/31/2026
‘Buried up to his neck’: How a community saved a Kansas farmer’s life with KFRTI’s grain bin rescue training
In 2023, Allen County first responders trained with the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute in grain engulfment rescue. On Aug. 7, 2025, those first responders saved Joey Berntsen's life.
Mon, 03/30/2026
KU Law to honor distinguished alumni
The University of Kansas School of Law will recognize Judge Dan Crabtree, Steve Leben and Diane Parrish with its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. The award celebrates graduates for their professional achievements, contributions to the legal field and service to their community and the university.
Mon, 03/30/2026
Inaugural Hanzlik Memorial Lecture set for April 2 at KU School of Pharmacy
The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy's Robert P. Hanzlik Memorial Lecture will feature former KU faculty member Gunda Georg, who will speak at 4 p.m. April 2.
Mon, 03/30/2026
With history standards prone to politicization, ‘minimalism’ approach would benefit teachers, scholar argues
Stephen Jackson, education scholar at the University of Kansas, writes in a new article that history education standards are prone to politicization and only stoke the culture wars without improving what students learn. He instead proposes "standards minimalism” and points to Kansas and Maine as two states with exemplary standards.
Fri, 03/27/2026
KU Debate coach wins National Coach of the Year Award
Brett Bricker, KU’s head debate coach, was awarded the Ross K. Smith Debate Coach of the Year award at the 2026 National Debate Tournament in recognition of his career achievements in coaching. Bricker is the third KU coach to win the prestigious award
Fri, 03/27/2026
‘Human Dimensions of AI’ topic of KU Self Graduate Fellowship 2026 Symposium Lecture
Poppy Crum, a leader and innovator at the forefront of artificial intelligence, machine learning and human-computer interaction, will present the KU Self Graduate Fellowship 2026 Symposium Lecture on April 24 at the University of Kansas.
Fri, 03/27/2026
Office of Faculty Affairs to host third annual KU Faculty Development Academies Week
University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards faculty are invited to participate in the third annual KU Faculty Development Academies Week, which takes place May 18-22.
Fri, 03/27/2026
KU Staff Senate announces inaugural awards
Two KU staff members will be recognized for service to the university during the 2026 Staff Professional Development Conference on April 8.
Thu, 03/26/2026
Three KU professors in paleontology, medicinal chemistry and microbiology named AAAS fellows
Three University of Kansas professors — K. Christopher Beard, Jianming Qiu and Michael S. Wolfe — have been elected as 2025 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows, a distinct honor within the scientific community.
Thu, 03/26/2026
First JMC dean candidate to present March 30
Scott Reinardy, faculty member and interim dean of the University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications, will be the first dean candidate to share his strategies for the school’s future. His public presentation will take place at 2 p.m. March 30.
Thu, 03/26/2026
Filmmakers save stories of Topeka’s Bottoms neighborhood
A 30-minute version of the documentary “Reclaiming Home: Remembering the Topeka Bottoms” premieres at 6 p.m. March 27, closing out the related exhibition at the University of Kansas Department of Visual Art’s Off-Site Art Space downtown.
Thu, 03/26/2026
Shutz lecture to delve into the mysteries of medieval archives
Misty Schieberle will give a public lecture, “Medieval Mysteries: Archival Challenges and Classroom Discoveries,” on April 20, exploring how rare manuscripts and historical documents reveal new insights into medieval life and literature. Schieberle will also show how this archival work enriches student learning by encouraging investigation and discovery.
Wed, 03/25/2026
KU physics & astronomy postdoc wins highly competitive NASA Hubble Prize Fellowship
Hayley Beltz, a postdoctoral researcher in physics & astronomy, won a highly competitive NASA Hubble Prize Fellowship, making her the first KU scientist to receive the prestigious award in its 36-year history. The fellowship will enable her to use data collected from the Hubble Space Telescope to analyze magnetic fields on planets outside our solar system — known as exoplanets.
Wed, 03/25/2026
KU School of Engineering to host 76th annual Environmental Engineering Conference
On April 15, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the University of Kansas School of Engineering will host experts in the field of environmental engineering for a conference exploring the latest developments.
Wed, 03/25/2026
Study examines effectiveness of politicians’ public denials amid corruption accusations
In a new article, Sofia Vera, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Kansas, investigates how public denials by politicians accused of corruption influence electoral accountability and why positive and negative partisanship shapes voter reactions.
Mon, 03/23/2026
Final School of Education & Human Sciences dean candidate to present March 23
Joshua Newman, associate dean for research and faculty member at Florida State University, will be the fourth and final dean candidate for the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences. His public presentation will take place March 23.
Mon, 03/23/2026
KU study tracks 43 years of intellectual and developmental disability funding trends
The latest available data shows a vital shift toward community-based care for nearly 1 million Americans, but University of Kansas researchers warn that Medicaid uncertainty could force a return to institutions.
Fri, 03/20/2026
KLETC sends 354th Basic Training Class into law enforcement careers
Twenty cadets graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on March 20. They completed 14 weeks of training and will return to their communities to serve as law enforcement officers.
Wed, 03/18/2026
Dole Institute receives $5.2 million in federal funding to support the Dole Archives
The funding supports the preservation of former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole’s career collections, which includes digitization of audiovisual collections as well as bolstering the technology and physical infrastructure that promotes the perpetual care and engagement with the historical materials.
Wed, 03/18/2026
Finding Easter eggs in entertainment boosts enjoyment, fan behavior, study finds
Research from the University of Kansas has shown that when people found “Easter eggs” — hidden objects, characters or references to another story in their entertainment — they reported enjoying the movie or entertainment more and that they were more likely to engage in fan behavior, like posting about it online.
Wed, 03/18/2026
Staff Fellows seek staff members for focus groups
The 2026 cohort of KU Staff Fellows is seeking participants for focus groups this spring to evaluate perceptions of staff appreciation and recognition opportunities on the Lawrence campus.
Tue, 03/17/2026
KU Libraries launch inaugural David M. Bergeron and Geraldo Sousa Exhibit highlighting partnerships, showcasing collections
In a new exhibition in Kenneth Spencer Research Library at the University of Kansas, historical texts and contemporary artwork sit side by side, inviting intergenerational exploration and new ideas about the universal experience of growing older. An opening reception for “Aging, Art, and Activism: Reimagining Our Aging Futures through Creative Representations and Personal Narratives” will take place March 31.
Tue, 03/17/2026
Music theorist finds chord’s ‘third nature’ in composition suppressed during Soviet era
Music theorists have previously described how certain chords contain the possibility of flowing smoothly into other similar-sounding chords, which they refer to as the chord’s “second nature.” Now a University of Kansas professor of music theory has published a paper that sets out the “third nature” of a chord.