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KU researcher looks to better understand tau protein's role in Alzheimer's disease
Chris Gamblin...
Dust Bowl chronicle to be 2013-14 Common Book
LAWRENCE – Pulitzer Prize winning author Timothy Egan's history of the Dust Bowl, "The Worst Hard Time," has been announced as KU's 2013-14 KU Common Book by Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. ...
KU engineering students to present at Grundfos Challenge finals in Denmark
From left are John DiBaggio, Cole Bittel and Dave Minnick. ...
Partnership works to help at-risk youth
LAWRENCE — A partnership between Kansas Children's Service League, a private nonprofit social service agency, and University of Kansas researchers has shown that restorative justice helps at-risk youth reach their educational potential while reducing problem behavior. ...
Kansas Masonic Foundation makes $1 million gift to address emotional aspects of cancer care
Mark Nelson...
University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy to give inaugural lecture
Ann Cudd...
Olathe auditor named KU director of internal audit
LAWRENCE – John Curran, city auditor for Olathe, has been named the new director of the Office of Internal Audit at the University of Kansas, Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little announced today. ...
Open House at KU to highlight new experiential opportunities and first-year experiences
LAWRENCE — The KU Core, the new undergraduate curriculum for all University of Kansas students, encourages students to participate in experiential learning to fulfill one of the 12 required units. In anticipation of increased interest and participation in experiential learning, KU has established the Collaborative for Experiential Learning. ...
Research aims to boost algae-to-biofuel production in multidisciplinary effort
Val Smith...
KU Mini College is heading to Phoenix
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas is taking its popular adult education retreat on the road to sunny Phoenix this February. Mini College invites all KU alumni and non-alumni alike to take part in the smartest trip you’ll ever take at its Winter Mini College on Feb. 1 and 2. ...
Distinguished professor to bring wealth of knowledge in environmental history to KU
Edmund Russell...
Juggling study ties stress levels to competitive learning environment
LAWRENCE — Learning a new skill can be stressful enough on its own. Research by a University of Kansas doctoral student has shown that learning a new skill — juggling, in this case — in an ego-driven, non-nurturing environment can elevate physiological stress levels that can be dangerous to health...
Couple make gift commitment to create scholarship for KU's School of Social Welfare
Vergie and Mark Anderson...
KU joins global consortium offering wireless access for traveling scholars
LAWRENCE — To support domestic and international outreach and collaboration as part of its Bold Aspirations strategic initiative, the University of Kansas has partnered with eduroam, a secure, worldwide roaming Internet access service developed for the international research and education communities. ...
Study to examine what Garden City's cultural success can teach educators
LAWRENCE – Schools bring communities together. And when a community undergoes demographic and cultural changes due to immigration, nowhere is that change more evident than the local centers of education. ...
KU art historian makes lead gift for Spencer Museum of Art
LAWRENCE – Marilyn Stokstad, a renowned University of Kansas distinguished professor emerita of art history, art historian and former art museum director, has made a lead gift to create an endowed directorship at KU's Spencer Museum of Art. ...
KU anthropologist featured on National Geographic special
LAWRENCE – John Hoopes, University of Kansas anthropologist and Maya scholar, will be featured in a National Geographic Channel special, "Maya Underworld: The Real Doomsday," premiering at 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3. ...
Business school unveils Working Professional MBA program
LAWRENCE – Kansas City professionals looking to advance their careers have an option tailored specifically to their needs as the University of Kansas School of Business announces its new Working Professional MBA program. ...
KU study shows family's wealth can predict math achievement scores
LAWRENCE - Lower levels of wealth in a family may mean lower math scores for their children. ...
Researcher points to Sun as likely source of eighth-century 'Charlemagne event'
Adrian Melott...
Task force issues first annual progress report on ADA compliance
LAWRENCE — Since July 2011, the University of Kansas has completed 21 of the 49 recommendations outlined by KU's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) task force. The significant progress is detailed in the task force's first annual progress report to Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Jeff Vitter. ...
'Banish the Blues' lecture at Topeka library to offer strategies for depression
Stephen Ilardi...
Task force issues first annual progress report on ADA compliance
LAWRENCE — Since July 2011, the University of Kansas has completed 21 of the 49 recommendations outlined by KU's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) task force. The significant progress is detailed in the task force's first annual progress report to Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Jeff Vitter. ...
'Banish the Blues' lecture at Topeka library to offer strategies for depression
Stephen Ilardi...
Researchers design system to improve reporting, service at youth psych centers
Steve Kapp...