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Microbes in soil pose global-warming challenge
LAWRENCE — A grim hazard of climate change is that “positive feedbacks” will augment the warming induced by human activities. ...
Researcher talks texting, driving on NBC
LAWRENCE — Paul Atchley, professor and chair of undergraduate studies in the University of Kansas Department of Psychology, appeared in a news segment on "Rock Center with Brian Williams" on Jan. 10 on NBC to discuss the dangers of texting while driving. ...
KU gerontology research behind guidelines for health care providers
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas research on communication and aging is the basis of several guidelines in a new manual developed by the Gerontological Society of America for health care providers who frequently interact with older patients. ...
KPR to broadcast Gov. Brownback's State of the State address
LAWRENCE – Ways to address a budget shortfall and state tax policy are likely to be the top priorities when Gov. Sam Brownback delivers his State of the State address, and KPR will bring it to you live. ...
Study: Focus on vocabulary can boost students' reading
LAWRENCE — There’s an old saying in education that first you learn to read, then you read to learn. A University of Kansas professor has authored a study highlighting the importance of focusing instruction early in a child’s life on vocabulary and understanding what is read, not only on aspects...
Massive universe mapping could unlock 'dark energy' secrets
LAWRENCE — A researcher at the University of Kansas is playing an important role in BigBOSS, a huge new plan to grasp why the expansion of the universe is accelerating rather than slowing down. This mystery of physics is due to little-understood “dark energy,” which has been calculated to make...
Students to premiere 9/11 work at Carnegie Hall
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Wind Ensemble will make the trip of a lifetime when the group performs for the first time at the renowned Carnegie Hall on March 26. The KU Wind Ensemble, conducted by Paul Popiel, director of bands, will present the world premiere of a work...
Professor: Don't expect sweeping gun reform after Newtown shootings
LAWRENCE — The Dec. 14 massacre at a Newtown, Conn., elementary was the second-deadliest school shooting in American history. ...
Media advisory: Professor can speak about post-traumatic stress, journalists
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KU launches graduate distance learning program for working engineers
James Stiles...
Prisinzano appointed chair of School of Pharmacy's Department of Medicinal Chemistry
Thomas Prisinzano...
KU researcher looks to better understand tau protein's role in Alzheimer's disease
Chris Gamblin...
KU engineering students to present at Grundfos Challenge finals in Denmark
From left are John DiBaggio, Cole Bittel and Dave Minnick. ...
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. ...
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. ...