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Study of ‘spatial synchrony’ using long-term data exposes ecological trends and could boost conservation, farming
New research from the University of Kansas in Ecology Letters reveals study of spatial synchrony over a long enough timescale leads to better testing of ideas, improved statistical results and new conceptual realms for understanding ecology, conserving species and farming more profitably.
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Wed, 02/26/2025
KU Law students offer free tax preparation
Tax season is underway, and University of Kansas School of Law students will once again assist eligible community members with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Wed, 02/26/2025
Jayhawk Athletic Performance Lab teams up with KU Football to elevate pro day training
The Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory (JAPL), a sport performance-based research center housed under the Achievement & Assessment Institute, is collaborating with the KU Football team to help players better prepare for the NFL Combine and Big 12 Pro Day through technology and data analysis.
Wed, 02/26/2025
Presentation at KU Libraries to highlight impact of open education
Virginia Clinton-Lisell, associate professor in educational foundations and research at University of North Dakota and lead researcher of the Open Education Group, will visit KU’s Lawrence campus to deliver a public lecture about her research on open education at 10 a.m. March 14 in Watson Library 3 West.
Wed, 02/26/2025
Researcher urges emphasis on democratic accountability standards in public administration education
Given changes in democracy around the world, the field of public administration education should reevaluate its accreditation standards to examine what democratic accountability standards are to better educate the next generation of public servants, a KU professor argues in a new article.
Tue, 02/25/2025
2025 One Day One KU reaches new heights, raising more than $5 million in 24 hours
In just 24 hours, the power of collective giving was demonstrated as One Day One KU donors contributed $5,441,521 through 6,166 gifts. The funds will support a wide variety of programs, initiatives and big ideas that will shape lives and positively influence the KU community, the state of Kansas and the world.
Tue, 02/25/2025
School of Pharmacy dean candidate to present Feb. 27
Aaron Mohs will be the next candidate for the dean of the School of Pharmacy position to visit the University of Kansas Lawrence campus and give a public presentation.
Tue, 02/25/2025
Author pays tribute to ‘Bob Dylan of the English Renaissance’
A University of Kansas researcher’s contribution to “The Oxford Handbook of Philip Sidney“ focuses on the rhetorical bent of the English Renaissance author’s writing.
Mon, 02/24/2025
Report reveals high levels of added sugar in US infant formula despite medical recommendations
A study published today from the University of Kansas in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis shows most infant formulas on the U.S. market contain primarily added sugars rather than the healthier, naturally occurring lactose found in cow-milk base that would be best for babies because it’s closest to human breast milk.
Mon, 02/24/2025
Study finds people prefer AI chatbots when discussing embarrassing health info — but humans when they are angry
A lab-based experimental study from the University of Kansas examined particpants' preferences for interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot when discussing health information. The study, based on COVID-19 vaccine information, can help health marketers design campaigns and use AI in a more effective way.
Mon, 02/24/2025
KU students to present at Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
Undergraduate researchers from the University of Kansas Lawrence and Medical Center campuses will present their research projects Feb. 26 as part of Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol.
Mon, 02/24/2025
Community invited to order pendants through Memory Tag Project
The Memory Tag Project, led by Sunyoung Cheong, assistant professor of visual art, will focus on incorporating elements into the custom, student-created pendants that reflect the person’s history, personality and experiences.
Fri, 02/21/2025
University announces December, January Employees of the Month
The University of Kansas has honored outstanding employees on the Lawrence campus for months of December 2024 and January 2025.
Fri, 02/21/2025
US businesses reluctant to take political action despite tariff costs, study finds
In a new study, Jack Zhang, assistant professor of political science at the University of Kansas, presented business managers with information about the input costs of new tariffs to their bottom line and invited them to take political action to express support or opposition to these tariffs. The findings suggest this information did not significantly increase managers’ propensity to take any political or social action.
Thu, 02/20/2025
Successful mobile phone intervention for eating disorders on college campuses will expand
The BEST-U program, an 11-week treatment underpinned by guided self-help cognitive behavioral therapy, has shown “most participants were fully recovered from their eating disorder” during a pilot program at the University of Kansas.
Thu, 02/20/2025
Final School of Pharmacy dean candidate to present March 13
David Dietz will be the final candidate for the dean of the School of Pharmacy position to visit the University of Kansas Lawrence campus and share his vision for the school.
Thu, 02/20/2025
'John Proctor Is the Villain' questions authority, convention in new KU Theatre production
"John Proctor Is the Villain," directed by Jane Barnette and opening March 7 at the University of Kansas, is a darkly comic play about a contemporary high school English class.
Wed, 02/19/2025
Expo to showcase the wonders of KU Engineering
The public is invited to Expo events from noon-3 p.m. Feb. 23 at the KU Engineering Complex, 1536 W. 15th St.
Wed, 02/19/2025
Research finds local approaches to addressing domestic violence can guide international efforts
International policy organizations that aim to address social problems such as domestic violence tend to provide guidance, especially to developing nations, but more could be done to consider what they could learn from those on the ground.
Wed, 02/19/2025
Terry Koenig to receive KUIA Advisory Board International Research Award
In recognition of her exceptional contributions to the internationalization of research and education, Terry Koenig, professor of social welfare, will receive this year’s KU International Affairs Advisory Board International Research Award.
Tue, 02/18/2025
'Marvelous Medieval Marginalia' exhibit set for Spencer Library debut
Pens, markers and highlighters are among the items not allowed in Kenneth Spencer Research Library’s Reading Room due to their ability to damage materials, but a new exhibit set to debut in March welcomes an observation of the scribbles and doodles made years ago in medieval manuscripts.
Tue, 02/18/2025
KU researchers developing AI-boosted program to help teach writing skills to students with disabilities
A KU research team is developing and expanding Project AI-Score, a system that uses artificial intelligence technology to help instructors more efficiently teach writing to students with disabilities.
Mon, 02/17/2025
KU will host 70th Annual Structural Engineering Conference
On March 6, KU's Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the School of Engineering will host experts in the field of structural engineering for a one-day conference exploring the latest developments in the field.
Fri, 02/14/2025
Groundwater levels fall across western, south-central Kansas
Preliminary groundwater level measurements compiled by the Kansas Geological Survey show an overall decline of almost a foot across the High Plains aquifer region in western Kansas in 2024. All areas in western and south-central Kansas experienced declines in water levels.
Fri, 02/14/2025
‘Conquest of Mexico’ chronicles complex history of Spanish contact with New World
In a new book, John Schwaller, an adjunct researcher in Latin American studies and history at the University of Kansas, examines both European and Nahuatl works to reveal the complex narrative of Spanish contact with the New World and the ensuing conflict, negotiation and cooperation.
Thu, 02/13/2025
First dean candidate for the School of Pharmacy to present Feb. 17
Theresa Shireman will be the first candidate for the dean of the School of Pharmacy position to visit the University of Kansas Lawrence campus and give a public presentation.
Thu, 02/13/2025
Spencer Museum’s new exhibition highlights how 'Bold Women' have changed art and society
Opening Feb. 18 at the Spencer Museum of Art, “Bold Women” explores how women have pushed the boundaries of art and spurred social and cultural change across generations and geographies. The exhibition showcases more than 75 works of art by nearly 50 artists in a variety of mediums including photography, video, installations, textiles, paintings and sculpture.
Thu, 02/13/2025
Engaged Reading Series event planned Feb. 17 at Spencer Research Library
A program from the Engaged Reading Series will feature "Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership," by Brea Baker. The event will take place Feb. 17 at the Spencer Research Library.
Wed, 02/12/2025
KU announces 2025 Truman scholarship nominees
Two outstanding students have been selected as the University of Kansas nominees for Harry S. Truman Scholarships, which provide up to $30,000 for graduate study.
Wed, 02/12/2025
2025 cohort of University Scholars announced
The 22 selected students to be part of the program's 44th cohort receive a scholarship, are assigned a faculty mentor to support their academic endeavors and engage with a topic of contemporary interest as part of an interdisciplinary seminar course.
Wed, 02/12/2025
Law Journal Symposium to explore the future of urban living
On Feb. 28, the 2025 Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy Symposium will host academics, legal scholars and professionals for discussions rooted in the public policy considerations of urban health and sustainability.