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KU Engineering Tiberti Lecture to focus on forging a rewarding engineering career
A pioneer in workforce development in the field of civil engineering will give this year’s J.A. Tiberti Family Lecture at the University of Kansas School of Engineering. ...
KU Kudos, September 2022: Read about recent faculty, staff achievements
It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. Have something to share? Submit by Oct. 1 for the...
Fall Seminar Series features experts in substance use and treatment, eating behaviors and LGBTQ+ health disparities
The Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research & Treatment at the University of Kansas will launch its fall seminar series this week with a talk presented by a University of Kentucky scientist who studies cocaine use disorder. ...
Center for East Asian Studies will host the 71st Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs
The University of Kansas Center for East Asian Studies will host the 71st Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs (MCAA) from Sept. 16-18 at the Kansas Union. ...
New effort will clarify aging differences in males and females of many species
Researchers from the University of Kansas will join a multi-institution effort to better grasp mechanisms and evolutionary history of sex differences in aging across an array of animal species. ...
KU moves up two spots among public universities in 2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of Kansas improved two spots to 56th among public universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, released today. ...
School of Music's Collage Concert returns in person for 2022
One of the most thrilling musical experiences at the University of Kansas is back. Collage, the annual concert to help usher in the start of the school year, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Lied Center of Kansas. Admission is free. ...
Bozenna Pasik-Duncan recognized by IFAC with two awards
Bozenna Pasik-Duncan, professor of mathematics at the University of Kansas, has been recognized with two awards from the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC). ...
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduates 298th Basic Training Class
Twenty-one new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Sept. 9 at a ceremony held in the KLETC Integrity Auditorium. ...
KPR celebrates 70 years of classical music with Live Day on Sept. 15
Kansas Public Radio will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a day of live classical music on Sept. 15. Individuals may attend these free concerts at the Lawrence Public Library or listen to the broadcast live from KPR and the Lied Center of Kansas. ...
KU welcomes new faculty members to Lawrence, Edwards campuses
A large contingent of new University of Kansas faculty members took part in faculty orientation Aug. 15, which gave them insight into the university as they geared up for the start of the academic year. The pool of 132 new faculty members for Lawrence and Edwards campuses features scholars across...
KU to host French Ambassador to the United States to celebrate department designation
The University of Kansas Department of French, Francophone & Italian Studies will host the French Ambassador to the United States to celebrate the department’s designation as a Center of Excellence through the French Embassy. ...
Best strategies for designing crowdfunding campaigns revealed in new study
Kickstarter. Indiegogo. GoFundMe. ...
Study: Minority, immigrant populations faced misinformation, hostility when seeking COVID-19 information
When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, many people turned to online sources to find health information. That was also largely the case for racial and ethnic minority populations in the United States, and a new study from the University of Kansas found they faced many of the same challenges...
Karla Leeper named vice chancellor for strategic communications and public affairs
Karla Leeper, executive vice president for operations at Augusta University/Augusta University Health System in Georgia — and a KU alumna — will become the University of Kansas’ vice chancellor for strategic communications and public affairs, effective Nov. 1. ...
Neighborhood provides new understanding of 17th-century Dutch art
The importance of knowing what’s going on in your neighborhood and upholding its honor is at least as old as comparable societal expectations in 17th-century Netherlands, according to a new book by a University of Kansas art historian. Numerous Dutch paintings of an array of subjects — scenes of streets,...
Rocket Grants return, award $60K to 10 regional art projects
The 2022 Rocket Grants have awarded a total of $60,000 for 10 artist projects in the Lawrence and Kansas City area. Collectively these projects will uplift narratives of the LGBTQ+ community, trans women of color, Black histories and Indigenous voices, including a public mural by Lawrence-based artist Mona Cliff. ...
The Commons announces Red Hot Research Dates for fall 2022
Red Hot Research returns this fall with in-person events for University of Kansas researchers. Red Hot Research is a regular Friday event at The Commons, built of five short presentations by faculty and graduate researchers across the university to open the door for new ways of understanding research across disciplines. ...
University community mourns faculty member, program director Todd Wilkerson
The University of Kansas community is mourning the death of Todd Wilkerson, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences. Wilkerson, 38, died Aug. 30. ...
Susanne Shontz named School of Engineering associate dean for research
Suzanne Shontz, professor of electrical engineering & computer science at the University of Kansas School of Engineering, has been selected to serve as the school’s associate dean for research. ...
Fall 2022 KU Architecture Lecture Series lineup announced
Lecture Series welcomes architectural and experiential design leaders from across the country to the University of Kansas to illuminate new ideas and inspire purpose-driven design practice. Lecturers bring a wide range of expertise in areas such as sustainable building, digital environments, public interest design, historic preservation, health and wellness design,...
Study suggests COVID face masks don’t impair most social interaction
A new study just published in Journal of Applied Social Psychology debunks the idea that wearing a mask to slow the spread of disease damages most everyday social exchanges. ...
Study finds common creativity assessment in education may not be completely valid
Creativity is increasingly viewed as an essential part of education and vital for the future of a competitive nation. Yet not a lot is known about what makes a person creative, or how to identify and teach those traits. A new study from the University of Kansas has found that...
Educate & Act Series will offer opportunities to learn about civic participation
The Educate & Act series, led by The Commons, the Center for Service Learning and the Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity at the University of Kansas, will host three virtual events this fall for students, staff and faculty. ...
Nominations for the 2023-24 KU Common Book now open
Nominations for the 2023-24 KU Common Book are now open. All members of the University of Kansas community are invited to participate by suggesting book recommendations through the online nomination form. ...
Kansas Statistical Abstract 56th edition features timely and relevant information for Kansas researchers and residents
The newest edition of the Kansas Statistical Abstract is now available on the Institute for Policy & Social Research website. This rich resource contains information on the Sunflower State on a variety of topics ranging from agriculture to transportation. ...
Music dean to leave role at close of fall semester
Robert Walzel, dean of the University of Kansas School of Music, has announced plans to step away from his leadership position at the end of the fall 2022 semester. This change will allow him to focus on family matters that have become a priority. ...
Spencer Museum receives $250K from Institute of Museum and Library Services for database upgrade
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded the Spencer Museum of Art $250,000 to upgrade its collection database, MuseumPlus, to the newest cloud-based version. Together with an IMLS grant awarded in 2021 to redesign the Spencer Museum’s websites, this funding will help improve access to and the...
Fall series will expand dialogue on reproductive justice
Since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson on June 24, discussions around the globe have targeted the unknown future of reproductive rights in the United States. Through a series of discussions, each featuring a panel of speakers from diverse fields, University of Kansas researchers will...
Study finds students self-sort in active learning spaces, with potential to push women out
A recent trend in higher education has seen universities install more active learning spaces, in which students can move their seats, collaborate and interact with one another, as opposed to more traditional lecture halls. But, as space in the former is limited, little is known about which students choose them. ...