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Study reveals cosmic tug-of-war behind the Crab Pulsar’s zebra stripes
An theoretical astrophysicist from the University of Kansas recently published work largely solving the mystery of the Crab Pulsar's zebra pattern. Now, Mikhail Medvedev has honed his analysis by incorporating gravity's lensing effects.
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Thu, 09/05/2024
What to expect during the HLC mock site visit: A guide for the KU community
With the University of Kansas’ mock site accreditation visit set for Monday, Sept. 9, on the Lawrence campus and Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the Medical Center campus in Kansas City, the entire KU community is encouraged to participate in the scheduled meetings and forums.
Thu, 09/05/2024
Study of mosquito spit could lead to therapies for viruses like West Nile and yellow fever
With a new two-year grant of $250,000 per year from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, Anita Saraf currently is analyzing samples of noninfectious mosquito saliva in the fight against “arboviruses” — viruses spread by arthropods like mosquitoes.
Thu, 09/05/2024
KU receives new intelligence community funding, awards 34 new scholarships
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence recently awarded KU’s Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) program $300,000 in new funding for the 2024-25 academic year. The funding will increase KU’s IC CAE award with a focus on expanding the study of China.
Thu, 09/05/2024
KU welcomes new Edwards, Lawrence faculty members
On Aug. 19, the Office of Faculty Affairs welcomed faculty members from all 12 academic units across the Lawrence and Edwards campuses at its Fall New Faculty Orientation, held at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.
Wed, 09/04/2024
Harris risks pitfalls in debate with Trump, expert says
Kamala Harris must introduce herself to millions of voters who don't know her while avoiding gaffes, according to Robert Rowland, professor of communication studies, who can speak with media about the Sept. 10 debate.
Wed, 09/04/2024
New book ‘Macroevolutionaries’ explores intersection of evolution, art and popular culture
University of Kansas paleontologist Bruce Lieberman co-wrote “Macroevolutionaries,” a collection of natural history essays, with fellow paleontologist Niles Eldredge in the tradition of their late Harvard mentor and famed science popularizer, Stephen Jay Gould.
Wed, 09/04/2024
Study finds when self-determination model provided to schools with support, teachers and all students benefit
A KU program implemented the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction in 15 schools and found that when it was provided with online training models and coaching, schools were more likely to implement it with fidelity and continue its use.
Wed, 09/04/2024
KU Libraries call for proposals for new exhibit program highlighting faculty research
KU Libraries are calling for proposals for the 2025/2026 David M. Bergeron and Geraldo Sousa Exhibit Program, which showcases the research of KU faculty using the extraordinary resources housed within Kenneth Spencer Research Library’s collections.
Tue, 09/03/2024
Re-creations of 1870s railway photos reveal profound change to Kansas, Colorado plains
A fascinating new book chronicling transformation on the plains of Kansas and western Colorado uses repeat photography — contemporary re-creations of 1870s photos — to reveal startling changes to the landscape.
Tue, 09/03/2024
Study: Individuals with pre-existing disabilities had long COVID at much higher rates than peers
An analysis of a national health survey showed individuals with pre-existing disabilities who contracted COVID suffered long COVID at much higher rates than their nondisabled peers. This exacerbates existing barriers to health care access and inequities in health, requiring an adjustment of health policy, researchers say.
Fri, 08/30/2024
HLC: Mission is vital to accreditation
In preparation for KU's 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation and comprehensive site visit in March 2025 with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), KU is hosting a mock site visit review Sept. 9-10.
Thu, 08/29/2024
KU Visual Art partners with Ethical Metalsmiths for Radical Jewelry Makeover
The Radical Jewelry Makeover: KU is calling for donations of old, unwanted jewelry for a community jewelry mining project this fall. Students and professional jewelers from the region will transform donated pieces into fresh and responsible jewelry.
Thu, 08/29/2024
KU researcher Victor Gonzalez receives two NSF grants to advance research on bees
The National Science Foundation has awarded two grants totaling more than $600,000 to a team led by KU scientists studying bees in North America and plant pollinators in tropical regions.
Thu, 08/29/2024
KU Campus Master Plan wins excellence award
The University of Kansas 2024 Campus Master Plan won an Excellence in Planning award from the Society for College and University Planning. KU shares the SCUP award with several partners the university worked with on the plan, including Perkins&Will, Multistudio, RMF Engineering, SK Design Group, Smith & Boucher and Introba Technology Planning.
Thu, 08/29/2024
KU researchers to support sustainable manufacturing through joint Schmidt Sciences/Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research grant
University of Kansas scientists are playing leading roles in a real-life waste-to-treasure story poised to create a more sustainable future for humanity.
Wed, 08/28/2024
KU partners with teachers, schools to train early-childhood special educators; publishes guide for teacher prep programs
Project MounTaiN at KU is in its second year of training working and future teachers to better serve early childhood students with high-incidence disabilities and partnering with area schools to provide student teaching and support to education centers. The project also published a guide for other teacher prep programs looking to improve.
Wed, 08/28/2024
Spencer Museum’s ‘Native Fashion’ exhibition explores diversity, ingenuity of Indigenous style and dress
“Native Fashion,” which opens Sept. 1 at the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas, explores the diversity and ingenuity of wearable artworks produced by Native people from the 19th century into today.
Wed, 08/28/2024
Online sports betting drains household finances more than other gambling options, research shows
In a new working paper, Kevin Pisciotta, assistant professor of finance at KU, finds that not only does online sports betting lead to increased betting activity, it also leads to higher credit card balances, less available credit and a reduction in net investments.
Tue, 08/27/2024
KU Theatre & Dance announces 2024-25 performance season
The KU Theatre & Dance season lineup features KU students in musicals, contemporary drama and dance staged at Murphy Hall.
Tue, 08/27/2024
Swift solution: Taylor Swift sparks innovation for education researcher
Taylor Swift speaks to human experiences through emotion, interpretation and expression. Researchers investigate those experiences using analysis, measurement and science. Jake Thompson connected these approaches to fill a blank space in education research.
Tue, 08/27/2024
KU Libraries now accepting nominations for the Shulenburger Award for Innovation & Advocacy in Scholarly Communication
KU Libraries’ Shulenburger Office of Scholarly Communication & Copyright is now accepting nominations for the annual David Shulenburger Award for Innovation & Advocacy in Scholarly Communication through Sept. 20.
Tue, 08/27/2024
KGS map wins award at professional conference
A new geologic map of Lincoln County received second place in the "Thematic Map" category at the largest international conference dedicated to geographic information system technology.
Mon, 08/26/2024
KU School of Business to celebrate 100th anniversary over 2024-25 academic year
The KU School of Business will commemorate its centennial with events and activities throughout the academic year, as well as a dedicated webpage.
Mon, 08/26/2024
School of Architecture & Design announces fall 2024 KU Design Symposium Lecture Series
The first Design Symposium lecture of the fall 2024 series will feature Colie Wertz, a concept artist whose film credits include six "Star Wars" films, Marvel's upcoming "The Fantastic Four" and the two-part adaptation of the sci-fi classic "Dune," directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Mon, 08/26/2024
Study outlines how teachers can better help students by examining own identities during study abroad program
KU professors have led students on a study abroad program teaching English in Korean high schools. They recently published two studies about how the participants better connected with their students after examining their own identities.
Mon, 08/26/2024
Distinguished professor to deliver inaugural lecture on ‘innovation hypercycles’
Andrew Torrance, a scholar of intellectual property, patent law, biotechnology, food and drug law, biodiversity law and environmental law, will present his inaugural distinguished professor lecture Sept. 9.
Fri, 08/23/2024
Kansas Department of Commerce grant helps bolster KU startup ecosystem
A $500,000 Forging Opportunities for Research, Growth & Entrepreneurship grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce will help KU create software, infrastructure and financial mechanisms needed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, growing the state’s economy while enhancing the university’s teaching and research missions.
Fri, 08/23/2024
Campanile area upgrades improve access, aesthetic and functionality
As the fall semester begins, a refreshed vision of the Campanile area is starting to take shape. Construction crews over the summer have replaced aging pavement in the plaza area and surrounding sidewalks and stairways. Stone repairs and upgrades to the electric panel and service entry will begin in the fall, as well as new landscaping efforts.
Fri, 08/23/2024
KU faculty honored with 2024 College Awards
Faculty contributions in research, teaching and mentoring were recognized this spring with a series of awards from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas.
Wed, 08/21/2024
University of Kansas awarded $26 million for new Engineering Research Center from National Science Foundation
KU is the lead institution for a new National Science Foundation Gen-4 Engineering Research Center — Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH) — that will focus on developing sustainable refrigerants to address climate change. EARTH is led by Foundation Distinguished Professor Mark Shiflett in the Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering at the KU School of Engineering.