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KU architecture students awarded AIA-St. Louis scholarships
Eleven University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design students have received scholarships from the American Institute of Architects’ St. Louis chapter. ...
English scholar serving as interim leader of Hall Center for Humanities following director’s retirement
Richard Godbeer, director of the Hall Center for the Humanities, has retired from the University of Kansas. He led the intellectual hub for humanities scholars and its robust public outreach program for three years. ...
Two KU Law professors elected to prestigious American Law Institute
Two professors at the University of Kansas School of Law have been elected as new members of the American Law Institute. ...
Nine faculty recognized as winners of distinguished teaching awards
Nine faculty members at the University of Kansas are being recognized as winners of annual distinguished teaching awards. ...
KU area studies centers win $8 million in Title VI funding
Four international area studies centers at the University of Kansas have been awarded more than $8 million in grant funding under the U.S. Department of Education’s competitive Title VI program. ...
KU Common Book instructor resources are now available
Resources for educators are now available on the Common Book website, where instructors will find a variety of assets that support teaching the 2022-23 KU Common Book, “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century,” edited by Alice Wong. ...
School of Business announces academic area leadership appointments
Two new University of Kansas School of Business faculty members have been named directors of its Management and Entrepreneurship academic area and its Analytics, Information and Operations Management (AIO) academic area. ...
Heavy traffic anticipated Aug. 18 and 19 for KU Student Housing move-in days
move-in this Saturday, Aug. 13, for band members, sorority recruitment and other residents will affect the same areas listed below. ...
Center for Evaluation and Educational Leadership will support PreK-12 district, building leaders
AAI director and University Distinguished Professor, said inquiries from school districts across Kansas led the creation of the new center. ...
Study shows whistleblower programs marred by cronyism, mismanagement, secrecy
The federal government is relying more than ever on whistleblowers to sniff out corporate fraud and misconduct. According to a new study from the University of Kansas, the government programs that pay “bounties” to whistleblowers who come forward have, themselves, been hampered by mismanagement, cronyism and abuse. ...
Kansas Geological Survey honors outstanding students
Four University of Kansas students have received outstanding achievement awards from the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS), based in KU’s West District. The recipients were presented cash awards and certificates. ...
Nisha Fernando receives service award from the Environmental Design Research Association
Nisha Fernando, associate professor and director of interior architecture at the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design, is the recipient of the 2022 Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) service award. ...
KU language department receives 'Center of Excellence' designation from French Embassy
The Department of French, Francophone & Italian Studies at the University of Kansas has been designated a “Center of Excellence” by the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. ...
KU College awards Baumgartner Professorship in Biology
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas has announced the inaugural award of the Baumgartner Professorship in Biology to Paulyn Cartwright, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. ...
Spencer Museum announces KU Common Work of Art for 2022–2023
The Spencer Museum of Art has selected an untitled “sounding sculpture” by Harry Bertoia as the KU Common Work of Art for the 2022–2023 academic year. The sculpture, which was designed to be touched, seen and heard, connects to themes of access in the KU Common Book “Disability Visibility” edited...
Authors criticize how communications is taught
Asking basic questions about her field of study and teaching has led Meggie Mapes, assistant specialist and introductory course director for the University of Kansas Department of Communication Studies, to oppose “punitive” approaches to teaching and instead to favor an “emancipatory” method of education that takes student input deeply into...
Media invited to KU Innovation Park Phase III ribbon-cutting on Aug. 17
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran and other leaders will join the University of Kansas on Aug. 17 to celebrate KU’s economic development efforts. ...
New associate vice chancellor for federal relations to begin work Aug. 15
Kyle Christian will join the University of Kansas as associate vice chancellor for federal relations beginning Aug. 15. ...
KU Kudos: 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 Aug. 29 for the...
$2 million gift supports KU Geology Field Camp, scholarships
Generations of University of Kansas students have roamed the rocks at the KU Geology Field Camp in Cañon City, Colorado. And because of the fond memories of a geology alumnus, generations more will experience the camp’s unique, indelible learning environment. ...
KU center secures $2.37M for College Assistance Migrant Program
The University of Kansas Center for Educational Opportunity Programs (CEOP) has been awarded a five-year, $2.37 million project to serve 175 students across KU and three additional institutions of higher education. ...
California couple establishes KU School of Business professorship with $1 million gift
Analytics, information and operations management is an emerging area in business, and University of Kansas alumnus Roger Davis recognizes its growing importance. He and his wife, Julie, secured a place for that area of study in the KU School of Business by giving a $1 million gift to establish the...
KU-led study explores predictive factors of youths who run from foster care
What drives youth to run away from foster care placements? In a new study conducted by University of Kansas researchers, youth reported running away to have a say in their own lives, to connect with family and to escape untenable placement environments. And sometimes, they ran simply out of anger...
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduates 296th Basic Training Class
Twenty-one new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on July 29 at a ceremony held in the KLETC Integrity Auditorium. ...
Asia-Pacific heritage conservation benefits from 'Cultural Landscape' approach
It has been a generation now. Long enough, Kapila Silva believes, to pronounce the "cultural landscape" approach, the broad-minded historic preservation efforts of the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization, better known as UNESCO, a success. ...
University announces May, June, July Employees of the Month
The University of Kansas recently has announced the May, June and July 2022 Employees of the Month. These staff members have made outstanding contributions to the Lawrence campus community. ...
KU researchers part of program to give communities equal voice in switch to renewable energy
Researchers from the University of Kansas are part of a multi-institutional partnership to help ensure the United States’ ongoing transition to renewable energy and low-carbon technologies is just and provides equity and opportunities for communities on the front lines of the climate crisis. ...
Mike Haddock will serve as interim faculty director for University Press of Kansas
The University Press of Kansas Board of Trustees, composed of the provosts from each of the six Kansas Regents institutions, has appointed Mike Haddock, associate dean for research, education and engagement at K-State Libraries, to serve as the interim faculty director of the University Press of Kansas (UPK). He will...
New estimation method achieves optimal forecasts when market experiences structural breaks
In econometrics and statistics, a structural break is revealed when a sudden change occurs in the way a business or market functions. Ignoring these breaks leads to forecast failure. ...
University announces summer-fall 2021, spring 2022 graduates
of summer and fall 2021 and spring 2022 graduates is below, listed in alphabetical order. Names are also available by geography:...