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KU researchers highlight how $80.6 billion in federal spending supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities nationwide
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KU's expansive Irish literature collection would make St. Patrick proud
There’s an old saying that everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. The KU Libraries are a lot Irish every day, thanks to one of the largest collections of Irish literature in existence outside of Ireland. ...
KU to test improved online math tutorials in Singapore, Kansas schools
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KU professor researching Naismith, religion and basketball
A University of Kansas religious studies associate professor who explores the junctures of religion and sports is examining the influence of religion on James Naismith, his creation of basketball and the commemoration of his legacy. ...
KU's health, education programs rise in rankings
The University of Kansas remains a leader in the region and measures well against its national peers in preliminary 2013 U.S. News & World Report rankings of graduate programs. Almost 50 KU programs are included in the report released today, including 35 ranked in the top 40 among public institutions. ...
Selections from 100 Novels project to be displayed at Watson Library
The Project on the History of Black Writing and the Center for Digital Scholarship at the University of Kansas will present a showing of selections from the 100 Novels project this week at Watson Library. ...
Media advisory: KU experts available to comment on Russia's election
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KU scientist elected president of international geological society
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KU aircraft design team prepares for competitions
Members of the University of Kansas School of Engineering Jayhawk Heavy Lift team are employing a technique that’s literally cutting-edge as they prepare their remote control aircraft for two competitions this spring. First up is the SAE Aero Design West competition, set for March 16-18 in Van Nuys, Calif. KU...
KU announces students named to fall 2011 honor roll
Approximately 4,500 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2011 semester. ...
Professor studies how teens view flash mobs and their violent potential
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Adults can head back to class at KU's Mini College
The University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites all lifelong learners to skip the beach vacation and instead hit the books this summer at Mini College. ...
KU School of Medicine alumnus gives $100,000 to establish scholarship
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Media advisory: KU special education professor available to speak on ending the 'R-word'
Snyder Book Collection Contest winners, finalists to be honored at KU
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$500,000 gift commitment will establish KU Medical Center visiting professorship
Kan. — Misha Curtis, M.D., grew up in old Yugoslavia and knew since early childhood that she would become a physician and specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. Now retired, the Scottsdale, Ariz., physician has made a $500,000 gift commitment to establish an obstetrics/gynecology visiting professorship at the University of Kansas...
KPR receives donation of classical music CD library
Kansas Public Radio’s classical music library will be expanding a little – by 3,700 CDs. ...
Electron-detection breakthrough could unleash next-generation technologies
Physics researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered a new method of detecting electric currents based on a process called “second-harmonic generation,” similar to a radar gun for electrons that can remotely detect their speed. ...
KU dean named to two organizations dedicated to producing better teachers
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Environmental, industrial experts to discuss 'fracking' at Dole Institute
The Dole Institute of Politics Student Advisory Board will host Edward Cross, president of the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association, and Joe Spease, Sierra Club of Kansas, for a discussion about hydraulic fracturing. ...
Former Sen. George Mitchell to give annual Dole Lecture
Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell will give the annual Dole Lecture at the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas this semester. The Dole Lecture is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the Dole Institute. It is free and open to the public. ...
Hall Center to host 10th annual celebration of books by KU authors
The Hall Center for the Humanities will host the 10th annual Celebration of Books published by humanities, social sciences and arts faculty in 2011. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 8 in the Hall Center Conference Hall. It is free and open to the...
KU researcher: Same-sex marriage bans helped create empathy for change
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Media advisory: KU professor available to speak about spotting violence in schools
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