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Study finds people more cynical toward news more likely to believe misinformation
A study led by the University of Kansas explored news skepticism, news trust and misinformation. Results showed people with more news knowledge had more news skepticism, but those with more news cynicism were more likely to believe misinformation. The results can help improve media literacy and fight misinformation, the authors said.
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Fri, 08/30/2024
HLC: Mission is vital to accreditation
In preparation for KU's 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation and comprehensive site visit in March 2025 with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), KU is hosting a mock site visit review Sept. 9-10.
Thu, 08/29/2024
KU Visual Art partners with Ethical Metalsmiths for Radical Jewelry Makeover
The Radical Jewelry Makeover: KU is calling for donations of old, unwanted jewelry for a community jewelry mining project this fall. Students and professional jewelers from the region will transform donated pieces into fresh and responsible jewelry.
Thu, 08/29/2024
KU researcher Victor Gonzalez receives two NSF grants to advance research on bees
The National Science Foundation has awarded two grants totaling more than $600,000 to a team led by KU scientists studying bees in North America and plant pollinators in tropical regions.
Thu, 08/29/2024
KU Campus Master Plan wins excellence award
The University of Kansas 2024 Campus Master Plan won an Excellence in Planning award from the Society for College and University Planning. KU shares the SCUP award with several partners the university worked with on the plan, including Perkins&Will, Multistudio, RMF Engineering, SK Design Group, Smith & Boucher and Introba Technology Planning.
Thu, 08/29/2024
KU researchers to support sustainable manufacturing through joint Schmidt Sciences/Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research grant
University of Kansas scientists are playing leading roles in a real-life waste-to-treasure story poised to create a more sustainable future for humanity.
Wed, 08/28/2024
KU partners with teachers, schools to train early-childhood special educators; publishes guide for teacher prep programs
Project MounTaiN at KU is in its second year of training working and future teachers to better serve early childhood students with high-incidence disabilities and partnering with area schools to provide student teaching and support to education centers. The project also published a guide for other teacher prep programs looking to improve.
Wed, 08/28/2024
Spencer Museum’s ‘Native Fashion’ exhibition explores diversity, ingenuity of Indigenous style and dress
“Native Fashion,” which opens Sept. 1 at the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas, explores the diversity and ingenuity of wearable artworks produced by Native people from the 19th century into today.
Wed, 08/28/2024
Online sports betting drains household finances more than other gambling options, research shows
In a new working paper, Kevin Pisciotta, assistant professor of finance at KU, finds that not only does online sports betting lead to increased betting activity, it also leads to higher credit card balances, less available credit and a reduction in net investments.
Tue, 08/27/2024
KU Theatre & Dance announces 2024-25 performance season
The KU Theatre & Dance season lineup features KU students in musicals, contemporary drama and dance staged at Murphy Hall.
Tue, 08/27/2024
Swift solution: Taylor Swift sparks innovation for education researcher
Taylor Swift speaks to human experiences through emotion, interpretation and expression. Researchers investigate those experiences using analysis, measurement and science. Jake Thompson connected these approaches to fill a blank space in education research.
Tue, 08/27/2024
KU Libraries now accepting nominations for the Shulenburger Award for Innovation & Advocacy in Scholarly Communication
KU Libraries’ Shulenburger Office of Scholarly Communication & Copyright is now accepting nominations for the annual David Shulenburger Award for Innovation & Advocacy in Scholarly Communication through Sept. 20.
Tue, 08/27/2024
KGS map wins award at professional conference
A new geologic map of Lincoln County received second place in the "Thematic Map" category at the largest international conference dedicated to geographic information system technology.
Mon, 08/26/2024
KU School of Business to celebrate 100th anniversary over 2024-25 academic year
The KU School of Business will commemorate its centennial with events and activities throughout the academic year, as well as a dedicated webpage.
Mon, 08/26/2024
School of Architecture & Design announces fall 2024 KU Design Symposium Lecture Series
The first Design Symposium lecture of the fall 2024 series will feature Colie Wertz, a concept artist whose film credits include six "Star Wars" films, Marvel's upcoming "The Fantastic Four" and the two-part adaptation of the sci-fi classic "Dune," directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Mon, 08/26/2024
Study outlines how teachers can better help students by examining own identities during study abroad program
KU professors have led students on a study abroad program teaching English in Korean high schools. They recently published two studies about how the participants better connected with their students after examining their own identities.
Mon, 08/26/2024
Distinguished professor to deliver inaugural lecture on ‘innovation hypercycles’
Andrew Torrance, a scholar of intellectual property, patent law, biotechnology, food and drug law, biodiversity law and environmental law, will present his inaugural distinguished professor lecture Sept. 9.
Fri, 08/23/2024
Kansas Department of Commerce grant helps bolster KU startup ecosystem
A $500,000 Forging Opportunities for Research, Growth & Entrepreneurship grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce will help KU create software, infrastructure and financial mechanisms needed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, growing the state’s economy while enhancing the university’s teaching and research missions.
Fri, 08/23/2024
Campanile area upgrades improve access, aesthetic and functionality
As the fall semester begins, a refreshed vision of the Campanile area is starting to take shape. Construction crews over the summer have replaced aging pavement in the plaza area and surrounding sidewalks and stairways. Stone repairs and upgrades to the electric panel and service entry will begin in the fall, as well as new landscaping efforts.
Fri, 08/23/2024
KU faculty honored with 2024 College Awards
Faculty contributions in research, teaching and mentoring were recognized this spring with a series of awards from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas.
Wed, 08/21/2024
University of Kansas awarded $26 million for new Engineering Research Center from National Science Foundation
KU is the lead institution for a new National Science Foundation Gen-4 Engineering Research Center — Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH) — that will focus on developing sustainable refrigerants to address climate change. EARTH is led by Foundation Distinguished Professor Mark Shiflett in the Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering at the KU School of Engineering.
Wed, 08/21/2024
Higher Learning Commission accepts KU’s Quality Initiative
After years of development and implementation, the University of Kansas’ Quality Initiative has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Wed, 08/21/2024
KU Natural History Museum announces fall programming
The KU Natural History Museum has a full lineup of science-themed public events this fall for both youths and adults. The programs will cover various topics, including STEM activities related to snakes and fossils, as well as public presentations about the evolutionary biology of jellyfish and the importance of caring for natural history collections.
Wed, 08/21/2024
Erik Scott named inaugural John P. Black Professor of History
A KU faculty member since 2012, Erik Scott is a leading scholar of modern Russia, the Soviet Union and the global Cold War. He is the inaugural John P. Black Professor of History, noted for his award-winning scholarship.
Mon, 08/19/2024
Cultural historian available to discuss significance of Democratic National Convention
Cultural historian David Farber of the University of Kansas is available to discuss the significance of the Democratic National Convention.
Mon, 08/19/2024
New KU faculty and staff choir forming this fall
A new KU faculty and staff choir titled the Bales Choral Society is being formed this fall. Employees can meet other faculty and staff from across the university while singing choral music in the resonant space of the world-class Bales Recital Hall, located on the northwest side of the Lied Center of Kansas.
Mon, 08/19/2024
Study details 'eco-necrotourism' and how public land managers can address psychological aspects of disappearing wonders
Last chance tourism, or visiting natural sites before they disappear or are altered permanently by climate change, is a growing phenomenon. In a new law review article, a KU scholar examines the literature of tourism, psychology, law and policy to recommend what park managers can do to prepare for and manage the grief and growing visits that come with "eco-necrotourism."
Mon, 08/19/2024
Two ‘ultra-musicians’ will premiere works atop mountain
Stephanie Zelnick, professor of clarinet, is out to prove wind players can benefit from extreme athletes’ training methods. She and a partner will give a concert atop Mount Elbert in Colorado, premiering two new pieces for clarinet duo, as part of her long-term research project on how altitude affects wind musicians.
Mon, 08/19/2024
KU Law students selected for Douglas County Legal Diversity Fellowship
Two University of Kansas School of Law students have been selected as the 2024-2025 fellows for the Douglas County Legal Diversity Fellowship. Nathan Felema and Rossiel Reyes, both second-year law students, will be working with local businesses in Douglas County during the upcoming academic year.
Fri, 08/16/2024
KU Alumni Association invites campus, community partners to participate in Homecoming 2024
KU will host its 112th Homecoming from Oct. 14 to 20. KU Alumni Association will hold a Homecoming Preview on Aug. 20 in the Jayhawk Welcome Center and invites any university or Lawrence community partner interested in hosting an event to attend. The association has also announced its student-led Homecoming Steering Committee.
Thu, 08/15/2024
2024 Lelon Capps Lecture will explore culture, learning and community in mathematics classrooms
The School of Education & Human Sciences will welcome Dorothy White, professor of mathematics education at the University of Georgia, as the 2024 Lelon Capps featured lecturer. White will present “Embracing Students’ Cultures to Foster Learning and Community in Mathematics Classrooms” at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 9.