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Media advisory: KU experts available to comment on Russia's election
Edith Clowes...
KU aircraft design team prepares for competitions
LAWRENCE — 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,...
Professor studies how teens view flash mobs and their violent potential
Hyunjin Seo...
Memories of good, bad deeds can alter perception of brightness
Promothesh Chatterjee...
Adults can head back to class at KU's Mini College
LAWRENCE – 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. ...
Media advisory: KU special education professor available to speak on ending the 'R-word'
Writer to discuss usefulness of religion for atheists in Hall lecture
Alain de Botton...
$500,000 gift commitment will establish KU Medical Center visiting professorship
Dr. Misha Curtis...
Electron-detection breakthrough could unleash next-generation technologies
LAWRENCE — 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
Rick Ginsberg...
KPR receives donation of classical music CD library
LAWRENCE – Kansas Public Radio’s classical music library will be expanding a little – by 3,700 CDs. ...
Environmental, industrial experts to discuss 'fracking' at Dole Institute
LAWRENCE — 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. ...
Hall Center to host 10th annual celebration of books by KU authors
LAWRENCE – 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...
Media advisory: KU professor available to speak about spotting violence in schools
Steven Lee...
KU researcher: Same-sex marriage bans helped create empathy for change
Don Haider-Markel...
Former Sen. George Mitchell to give annual Dole Lecture
LAWRENCE — 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. ...
Business ethics expert, philosophy professor to deliver 2012 Sutton Ethics Lecture
Patricia Werhane...
Law professor named adviser for American Law Institute election project
Stephen McAllister...
Professor examines risk-taking incentives of bank CEOs prior to financial crisis
Bob DeYoung...
Google providing new Android tablets to next EECS class
LAWRENCE — This fall incoming freshmen in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) will receive brand-new Android tablets to launch their engineering studies through a $50,000 donation from Google. ...
Graduate students win awards for research presentations at Capitol
Gov. Sam Brownback, left, meets with Kyle Jansson, Shawnee student at KUMC studying molecular and integrative physiology. Photo by David McKinney...
KU recognized with STARS Bronze rating for sustainability achievements
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas has received a STARS Bronze Rating in recognition of sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. This is KU’s...
KU program puts technology, expert training, new teaching in classrooms
LAWRENCE — It’s becoming more common with every semester for a school to hand out new electronics such as iPads or laptop computers to give students a new tool in their educational kit. For years now, a University of Kansas program has been going several steps beyond, knowing it’s not...