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Study finds people more cynical toward news more likely to believe misinformation
A study led by the University of Kansas explored news skepticism, news trust and misinformation. Results showed people with more news knowledge had more news skepticism, but those with more news cynicism were more likely to believe misinformation. The results can help improve media literacy and fight misinformation, the authors said.
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Fri, 12/06/2024
Students will share original work at 2024 Fall Undergraduate Research Showcase
The KU Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) is hosting the annual Fall Undergraduate Research Showcase. The online event, featuring 44 presentations, will run from 8 a.m. Dec. 10 through 5 p.m. Dec. 12.
Thu, 12/05/2024
Virtue and reality of hope examined in new book
In a new book, Nancy Snow, professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, and noted scholars from different disciplines provide a unique perspective on the qualities and expectations that hope offers.
Thu, 12/05/2024
Authors show how health care can revive small downtowns
A KU School of Architecture & Design professor and alumnus promote leveraging health care to radically revamp small-town main streets in a new journal article.
Thu, 12/05/2024
Douglas County tenant survey explores intersections of income, housing and violence
KU project documents the experiences of 1,051 Douglas County tenants to help the community understand how the experiences of people facing housing insecurity.
Wed, 12/04/2024
KU African studies scholar explains his ‘Ambivalent Encounters’
James Yékú’s essays cast a penetrating gaze on cancel culture, other issues in "our unforgiving age of conviction." “Ambivalent Encounters and Other Essays” is published by Griots Lounge.
Wed, 12/04/2024
KU RedTire program, community organizations help retain Russell County’s only dentistry practice
Through to a community effort involving Russell County organizations and services provided by KU's RedTire (Redefine your Retirement) program, Russell County residents are still receiving local dental services, and Dr. Michael Jones is enjoying his retirement.
Tue, 12/03/2024
Dole Institute announces panelists for the 2024 Post Election Conference
The Dole Institute’s Post Election Conference on Dec. 11 will bring together journalists, practitioners and experts to analyze campaign results throughout the country and what they’ll mean for the next two years.
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.