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University of Kansas drives $7.8 billion economic impact in Kansas, study shows
The University of Kansas is a powerful engine of economic growth and job creation for the state of Kansas, according to a new study detailing the university’s impact.
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Wed, 04/16/2025
52 KU-affiliated scientists recognized for Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
Fifty-two physicists affiliated with the University of Kansas — both currently and formerly — are on the teams that recently were awarded the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their papers analyzing data from CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator. The prize recognizes outstanding research papers published between 2015-2024.
Wed, 04/16/2025
Four students receive Kansas Biological Survey Student Research Awards for 2025
The Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research at KU has awarded $4,000 in funding this spring for student research to be conducted this year. Four students will receive assistance through the research center’s 2025 Student Research Awards.
Tue, 04/15/2025
KU chemistry professor receives NSF CAREER Award for carbon dioxide research
Manar Shoshani, assistant professor of chemistry at KU, received a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation totaling more than $769,000 to further his research on converting carbon dioxide selectively so it can be used to develop valuable products for the energy sector and agrichemical and pharmaceutical industries, among other areas.
Tue, 04/15/2025
New book ‘Psychology of Liberty’ examines freedom as allowing humans to be what they were intended to be
“The Psychology of Liberty: Reclaiming Everyday Freedom” by Barbara Kerr of the University of Kansas combines the study of anthropology, economics, history, creativity, family studies, evolutionary studies and education to suggest a new concept of freedom: Allowing people to be free to create, play and spend time with their families, as humans did for nearly 200,000 years.
Mon, 04/14/2025
Audio-Reader Network, University Press of Kansas to partner on audiobooks
The Audio-Reader Network, a public service organization affiliated with Kansas Public Radio, has entered into an audiobook publishing partnership with the University Press of Kansas. The first audiobook to be produced in the partnership will be a memoir, “Whirlwind,” written and narrated by Bill Kurtis, publishing in September.
Mon, 04/14/2025
KU Engineering students take home several awards at concrete canoe, steel bridge competitions
KU Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering student groups took home several awards at the 2025 ASCE Symposium earlier this month. The KU ASCE chapter, the Concrete Canoe program, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the Steel Bridge program also traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska, to take part in competitions.
Mon, 04/14/2025
Bedford Falls Foundation commits $1.6 million to support KU School of Nursing scholarships
The gift from the Washington, D.C.-based donor advised fund will total $1.6 million, with $1.5 million dedicated to nursing scholarships for students seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing at KU and $100,000 for a discretionary fund to use for students who may experience emergencies.
Fri, 04/11/2025
Spring 2025 Big Event at KU serves 130 Lawrence job sites
The Big Event at KU spring event drew 966 student, faculty and staff volunteers April 5 to serve 130 job sites around Lawrence. The Jayhawks created an estimated economic impact of $129,405 for the surrounding community.
Fri, 04/11/2025
KU undergraduates Kyra Schrock and Ian Shire receive Courtwright Awards
Two University of Kansas students who earned Undergraduate Research Awards are the recipients of the Courtwright Award for Undergraduate Research Excellence for spring 2025 through KU’s Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.
Fri, 04/11/2025
KU British Parliamentary debate team enjoys successful season
This was the first year that University of Kansas students competed in a full season of British Parliamentary debate. The team of Alex Brake and Stevie Silverman recently reached the finals of the honors division at the British Parliamentary Yaatly Online Debate League Debate Championship.
Thu, 04/10/2025
Kelly Battese honored with KU Pharmacy Distinguished Service Award
Rear Admiral Kelly Battese of the U.S. Public Health Service and Indian Health Service (IHS) has been selected as the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipient. Battese will be recognized Friday evening April 11 in a ceremony at the Pharmacy Building on West Campus.
Thu, 04/10/2025
KU students place at the Sixth Midwest Korean Speech Contest
The contest is one of the largest Korean language competitions in the region, aimed at promoting Korean language and culture among college students. The competition is open to students enrolled in a Korean language course at a Midwestern higher education institution.
Wed, 04/09/2025
All KU campuses named 2025-2026 top Military Friendly Schools
All University of Kansas campuses received top rankings among Tier 1 research institutions in the annual “Military Friendly Schools” survey, the longest-running review of college and university investments in serving military-affiliated students.
Wed, 04/09/2025
KU School of Business to honor 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
The University of Kansas School of Business will recognize Diane Yetter with its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Wed, 04/09/2025
Junior from Shawnee is KU’s 80th Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
The only students eligible for nomination are sophomore- and junior-level students with outstanding academic records, significant research experience and high potential for careers in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering. Alexa Magstadt is majoring in molecular, cellular & developmental biology and minoring in Spanish.
Wed, 04/09/2025
KU announces recipients of University Scholarly Achievement Awards
The annual award recognizes significant research or scholarly achievement across the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses and is recognizing midcareer faculty members.
Wed, 04/09/2025
Two KU juniors to compete for Astronaut Scholarships
Two outstanding University of Kansas undergraduates are representing KU in the Astronaut Scholarship program. The six surviving members of the Mercury 7 mission founded the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) in 1984 to encourage students to pursue scientific endeavors to keep the U.S. on the leading edge of technology.
Tue, 04/08/2025
U.S. News & World Report ranks 48 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools
KU has 48 graduate programs in the top 50 among public universities — including 10 programs in the top 10 — in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Tue, 04/08/2025
KU Debate Team is national runner-up at National Debate Tournament
This marked KU Debate’s ninth appearance in the final round and 22nd time reaching the Final Four in the national tournament, which ended at 2 a.m. April 8.
Tue, 04/08/2025
Study highlights role of social workers in addressing marginalized communities bearing brunt of climate disasters
A KU researcher calculated carbon footprints of residents of one of the poorest neighborhoods in Seoul, South Korea. Joonmo Kang found that, despite contributing much less to climate change than other residents, they bore the brunt of the effects. This highlights the vital role of social workers in helping address climate injustice and advocating for equitable solutions, according to researcher.
Tue, 04/08/2025
Research explores engagement with climate change in state and national parks
A new study from the University of Kansas suggests many parks sidestep the opportunity to educate millions of Americans and to “inspire civic engagement” around the issue of climate.
Tue, 04/08/2025
KU, Haskell students to present research projects at 25th annual symposium
Eleven undergraduates and 13 postbaccalaureate scholars supported by the Office for Advancing Success in Science will present posters of their research at the University of Kansas-Haskell Indian Nations University Student Research Symposium on April 10.
Tue, 04/08/2025
KU junior Allison Muzzy nominated for Beinecke Scholarship Program
The University of Kansas has nominated a junior from Leavenworth for the Beinecke Scholarship Program, which annually offers awards to 20 undergraduates who intend to pursue a research-focused or fine arts master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences.
Tue, 04/08/2025
Final School of Business dean candidate to present April 10
Sharon Alvarez, faculty member and administrator at the University of Pittsburgh, will be the fourth and final candidate for the dean of the KU School of Business position to present her strategies for the school’s future. Her public presentation is set for 4-5 p.m. April 10.
Mon, 04/07/2025
The Care Board, KU-led site to gather information on care work's role in the economy, now live
The Care Board, a project that gathers information on care work, which often goes unnpaid, done every day in the American economy is now live. The site can help journalists, policymakers, communities, nonprofits and the public better understand the influence care work has on the American economy.
Mon, 04/07/2025
KU Theatre’s ‘Pippin’ to showcase theatre magic, big dance numbers
University Theatre will conclude its season with a fantastic, classic musical from the creator of "Godspell" and "Wicked." “Pippin” by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson plays April 11-19 in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre at Murphy Hall.
Mon, 04/07/2025
Award-winning children's author Andrea Wang to visit Lawrence for LitFest 2025
The University of Kansas Center for East Asian Studies and School of Education & Human Sciences will host Andrea Wang, author of the award-winning children’s book “Watercress,” at the annual CEAS Literature Festival (LitFest) on April 17.
Mon, 04/07/2025
KU team facilitates Dominica’s first-ever community-based open audiological and speech-language pathology clinic
The KU group traveled to local clinical sites across the Caribbean island nation to conduct screenings, assessments and caregiver training sessions for residents, who otherwise lack access to such services.
Fri, 04/04/2025
KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, April 2025
It’s time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues’ achievements: KU News Service staff 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.
Fri, 04/04/2025
Third School of Business dean candidate to present April 8
Cheryl Druehl, faculty member and administrator at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, will be the third dean candidate to give a public presentation for the University of Kansas School of Business. Druehl's presentation is scheduled for 4-5 p.m. April 8.