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Researchers sue New Jersey to obtain DNA evidence in Lindbergh baby kidnapping case
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KU law professor's book details storied history of federal district court in Kansas
LAWRENCE – “There is something about Kansas that inspires men and women to excel,” begins a new book by a University of Kansas law professor that colorfully commemorates the state’s branch of the federal court system. ...
Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures focus of second KU strategic initiative summit
LAWRENCE — The second all-day strategic initiative summit, Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures, will bring the KU community together Friday, Dec. 2. The summit is hosted by the Office of the Provost and will begin at 8:30 a.m. at The Commons in Spooner Hall. ...
KU lands grant to produce more English as second language teachers
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has earned a grant to improve education for students learning English by producing more Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, or TESOL, endorsed teachers. The grant will benefit teachers currently working in Topeka Public Schools, paraeducators with Topeka Public Schools and KU students...
Psychology department wins undergraduate advising award
LAWRENCE – The Department of Psychology at the University of Kansas has been recognized for outstanding undergraduate advising. ...
Heart disease expert to speak at KU
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Office of the Provost will host Dr. Kent Thornburg, a medical scientist internationally known for his work on the roots of adult-onset heart disease, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at The Commons at Spooner Hall. ...
KU researchers find foreign faculty more productive, less satisfied than U.S. peers
LAWRENCE — Three University of Kansas researchers have published a study showing that university faculty members born and educated outside of the United States are significantly more productive than their peers but are often less satisfied in their jobs. ...
KU Libraries to host reception for opening of Stokstad Reading Room
LAWRENCE — After 10 months of planning and construction, KU Libraries is celebrating the grand opening of the Marilyn Stokstad Reading Room in the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with a reception Tuesday, Nov. 29. In addition to being a distinguished professor of art history...
KPR presents A Big Band Christmas with renowned jazz vocalist Kevin Mahogany
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Gift helps Spencer Museum acquire life-size kimono sculpture
"Chado," by Karen LaMonte (Photo by Martin Polak)...
Thanksgiving observances often skip historical violence against Native Americans
LAWRENCE — Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback recently signed a pre-Thanksgiving proclamation apologizing on behalf of the people of the state for the wrongs committed against Native American tribes, a rare acknowledgement this time of year, according to research from the University of Kansas. ...
Architecture professor named educator of the year by Acoustical Society of America
Robert C. Coffeen...
KU develops national partnership to test students for career readiness
LAWRENCE — The Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation at the University of Kansas has announced a partnership with educational experts from Kansas and Mississippi to develop the Career Pathways Assessment System, a new, innovative assessment for determining students’ career readiness. The tool will use computer-based tests with innovative item types...
Cash or credit? Payment methods affect consumers' perceptions of products, KU researcher says
LAWRENCE – With the holiday shopping season set to begin this week, millions of Americans will soon descend upon their local shopping malls in search of the hottest new clothes, toys and electronics. ...
Student group to host regional Chinese New Year Gala at Lied Center
LAWRENCE – A Chinese student group at the University of Kansas will host the 2012 Greater Kansas Area Chinese New Year Gala at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Lied Center. ...
Research could boost durability, cut cost of railroad tracks across U.S.
LAWRENCE — Every year, companies that own railroad track across the United States spend millions of dollars maintaining ballast, the crushed rock underneath railroad ties and steel rails. In addition to the high cost, railroads must reroute trains around operations that maintain ballast, delaying the delivery of freight. ...
First KU strategic initiative summit to explore theme of Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World
The University of Kansas community will participate in the first all-day strategic initiative summit, Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World, starting at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18. The summit is hosted by the Office of the Provost and will take place at The Commons in Spooner Hall. ...
Professor studies whether media influence opinions on same-sex marriage
Tien-Tsung Lee...
Princeton Review cites KU's MBA program among best
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business and its Master of Business Administration program earned high praise in The Princeton Review’s 2012 edition of “The Best 294 Business Schools.” The publication, released in October, credited the KU MBA program for its educational individualization, international study opportunities and student...
KU Center of Latin American Studies celebrates 50 years
LAWRENCE — The nationally recognized University of Kansas Center of Latin American Studies this week will celebrate its 50th anniversary. ...
Youth activist, blogger final speaker in Dole Institute's Soviet Union series
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Tunnel of Oppression organizers continue fight against hatred
LAWRENCE — The Tunnel of Oppression will return for its 10th year at the University of Kansas. The Tunnel of Oppression is an intensive, interactive multimedia experience that forces participants to face different types of oppression, such as racism, ableism, sexism and homophobia. ...
Assurant Employee Benefits becomes seventh tenant at BTBC Main Facility
Bioscience and Technology Business Center...