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Design department alumni stage 'Vis Com Home' exhibit
LAWRENCE — Graduates from the University of Kansas Department of Design have found success at graphic design firms, newspapers and magazines, branding companies, in television, art education and many other careers. ...
Congressman to visit KU as part of events marking Open Access Week
U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder...
KU announces Open Access Publishing Fund
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Jeff Vitter has announced the creation of a $50,000 author's fund to support open access scholarship at KU's Lawrence campus and the KU Medical Center. ...
KU celebrates Sustainability Week
LAWRENCE – Nearly one year after the release of the campus sustainability plan, Building Sustainable Traditions, the University of Kansas is hosting a series of events to highlight accomplishments along with opportunities for engagement centered on key elements of the plan. ...
Media advisory: Dole Institute director can speak about George McGovern
LAWRENCE – Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas, is available to discuss the life and political career of former U.S. Sen. George McGovern. McGovern died Sunday, Oct. 21, in a hospice in his native South Dakota. ...
$1.5 million from Kansas Health Foundation will strengthen public health in the state
Steve Coen...
KU Student Housing to build two residence halls; Regents approve construction at Wednesday meeting
LAWRENCE - As part of the goal of the University of Kansas to transform undergraduate education, KU Student Housing plans to build two new residence halls by the fall of 2015. The Kansas Board of Regents approved the $47.8 million project during its Oct. 17 meeting in Topeka. ...
KU announces three recipients for 2013 honorary degrees
LAWRENCE - A world-renowned dancer and choreographer, an acclaimed artist and sculptor, and a heralded advocate of sustainable agriculture will each receive an honorary degree from the University of Kansas at its 2013 Commencement. ...
New library exhibit showcases research materials on American politics, elections
LAWRENCE - With the presidential election just a few weeks away, the University of Kansas Libraries will celebrate the opening of "The American Election: A focus on scholarship and scholarly collection," a new exhibition featuring KU collections and research about U.S. politics, politicians, elections and campaigns. An opening reception will...
KU professor to advise on project to reform American Indian law
LAWRENCE — Less than nine months after serving as an adviser for the American Law Institute's Election Law Project, University of Kansas School of Law professor Stephen McAllister has been invited to advise on another project of the prestigious institute. ...
KU professor earns high honor for science fiction writing
LAWRENCE – Kij Johnson, assistant professor of English at the University of Kansas, recently won a Hugo Award, considered the most prestigious U.S. honor for science fiction writers. ...
Dole Institute to host 'Secret Science of Winning Campaigns' author
LAWRENCE — Sasha Issenberg, Slate journalist and author, will be at the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas discussing his latest book, "The Victory Lab: The Secret Science to Winning Campaigns" in a Dole Forum event at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23. It is free and open...
KU start-up company announces partnership with Midwest Cancer Alliance
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – A University of Kansas start-up company has announced a partnership with the Midwest Cancer Alliance. ...
KU residence halls to sponsor annual Halloween event
Research can help language learners improve pronunciation
Cable television executive to present on the importance of creativity
Steve Koonin...
Researchers create free assistive devices for people living with disabilities
Ken Fischer...
KU names new director of Facilities Services
LAWRENCE – Jay Phillips, a resident of Lawrence, has been named director of Facilities Services at the University of Kansas. Phillips will serve as the first director of the new organization, which was created in July as part of the ongoing Changing for Excellence initiative. He will oversee approximately 420...
University mourns death of student Kristine Andersen
LAWRENCE – University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and Anna Neill, chair of the Department of English, issued the following statements regarding the death of student Kristine Andersen. Gray-Little: "On behalf of the entire University of Kansas community, I offer deep condolences to the family and loved...
KU to offer Master of Social Work program in western Kansas in 2013
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare has announced it will offer its Advanced Standing Master of Social Work program, titled Western Kansas MSW Program, in western Kansas starting in summer 2013. The program is made possible through a partnership between Fort Hays State University and KU and...
Families, football fans invited to Fossil Fest
LAWRENCE — The KU Natural History Museum encourages both the Jayhawk faithful headed to Memorial Stadium and families looking for kid-friendly activities to come to the museum for fossil activities from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. ...
KU center lands $1.75M grant to aid test accessibility for students with disabilities
Julia Shaftel...