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KU project aims to identify risk factors for toddlers with autism who may remain minimally verbal
Law Review Symposium to revisit the landmark housing trial Shelley v. Kraemer
LAWRENCE — At a most basic level, a person’s home should be a source of safety, comfort and privacy. The freedom to decide where you live has historically been restricted to a small, wealthy and white section of the population. In 1948, the landmark case Shelley v. Kraemer set the...
Dole Institute announces 2023-24 Fellow
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has named its 2023-2024 Dole Fellow in partnership with the Kansas Rural Center (KRC), a state-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting the long-term health of the land and its people through research, education and advocacy. ...
KU researchers land grant to test app that delivers successful self-determination method for students with disabilities
LAWRENCE — Research has shown that when students with disabilities are given ownership in their education and are involved in setting goals for themselves, they have better outcomes. Researchers at the University of Kansas who have been instrumental in developing and implementing the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction have secured...
KU offers new cybersecurity engineering degree
KU Ombuds Day will include 'A Conversation with Thomas Zgambo'
LAWRENCE — Students, faculty and staff who are not sure how to resolve conflicts or issues at the University of Kansas can turn to the Ombuds Office for help. The ombuds staff offers guidance and support to empower individuals in navigating situations and developing strategies to move forward. ...
Pollen analysis suggests peopling of Siberia and Europe by modern humans occurred during a major Pleistocene warming spell
New AAI center to focus on the intersection of technology, education
LAWRENCE — The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas has announced a new center, Flexible Learning through Innovations in Technology & Education (FLITE), whose mission is to provide an integrated structure for emerging technologies aligned with student and teaching learning. ...
The Commons announces Global Revolution film series
LAWRENCE — A new film series at the University of Kansas will explore the theme of revolution around the globe. The first event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at The Forum in Marvin Hall, featuring the 2013 film “The Square.”...
Study shows simulator, combined with app, helps teachers correct mistakes before entering classroom
LAWRENCE — When pilots, surgeons or others with high-stakes professions are learning their craft, they have simulators with which to practice. Now, a new study shows that a simulator, when combined with software to provide data on performance, can help teachers learn what mistakes to avoid before working with children...
Military jets to fly over campus Friday, Saturday in advance of football game
LAWRENCE – Two military jets are scheduled to fly over campus twice this week in advance of Saturday’s football game between the University of Kansas and Brigham Young University. ...
Two KU doctoral students receive Fulbright-Hays dissertation award
LAWRENCE — Two doctoral candidates at the University of Kansas have been awarded the prestigious Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Award, receiving a combined $92,000 to conduct research in South America. ...
New KU training program will help develop scientific workforce equipped to address climate change’s impacts on biodiversity
Annual Montessori Research Retreat planned Oct. 13-15
LAWRENCE – The Center for Learner Agency Research and Action (CLARA) will host the annual Montessori Research Retreat at the University of Kansas from Oct. 13-15, including a KU Community Invited Session for local scholars and educators to engage with the latest research findings in Montessori education. ...
1923 Jayhawk Celebration scheduled for Sept. 22 as part of Family Weekend events
LAWRENCE — KU Memorial Unions will host a 1923 Jayhawk Celebration at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 22 outside of the Kansas Union on Ascher Plaza, Level 4. Join Union staff in singing “Happy Birthday” to the beloved Jayhawk. ...
Spotlight on mud snakes: Study unveils evolutionary secrets of enigmatic snake family from Southeastern Asia
One year after Mahsa Jina Amini's death, KU researchers analyze social media responses in Iran
LAWRENCE — One year ago, Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Jina Amini was killed, setting off some of the largest protests in Iran’s recent history. Her death, widely attributed to a beating after her arrest by the nation’s morality police for not wearing her hijab correctly, spurred protests calling for improved...
Four professors awarded Big XII Faculty Fellowships
LAWRENCE — Four University of Kansas professors have been selected for The Big XII Faculty Fellowship Program, which provides tenured and tenure-track faculty up to $2,500 in travel funding to collaborate with peers at other Big 12 institutions. Fellows can use the funding to visit campuses, bring colleagues from peer...
New book explores how political ideology affects public opinion on wrongful convictions
LAWRENCE — The Central Park Five. Amanda Knox. Henry and Leon McCollum. Kevin Strickland. ...
Red Hot Research returns for its 12th year
LAWRENCE — Red Hot Research returns for three sessions this fall, offering a fast-paced, presentation-style event from The Commons at the University of Kansas as a way of introducing colleagues to one another. ...
Jennifer Johnson named director of Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Jayhawk Global has announced the appointment of Jennifer Johnson as the director of the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI). The decision follows an extensive nationwide search and has been confirmed by the Fire Service Training Commission (FSTC), per KSA 76-327d, the FSTC...
Four KU faculty members awarded Keeler Intra-University Professorships
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced that four professors have been awarded Keeler Intra-University Professorships, which provide faculty the opportunity to expand their scholarship and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration. ...
KU falls in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas fell 24 spots among public universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings. ...
KU series on wellness in democracy resumes, centering Ogallala Aquifer and human decision-making
LAWRENCE — A collaborative series at the University of Kansas that centers misinformation, disinformation and the wellness of democracy resumes in fall 2023 with a program about the Ogallala Aquifer, the center of substantial research and public debate because of its increasingly limited supplies and the reliance upon the aquifer...
KU recognizes outstanding instructors with annual teaching awards
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses are being recognized as winners of annual teaching awards. ...