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KU researchers will evaluate program aimed at supporting adoptive families
Researchers in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare have received a $1.8 million federal grant to evaluate FosterAdopt Connect, a program that supports adoptive parents and children to prevent disruptions or dissolutions of adoptions among families in Kansas and Missouri.
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Thu, 08/13/2026
Sporting KC co-founder Cliff Illig to headline panel at KU exhibition closing event
The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design’s “Shaping the Future of Football” exhibition concludes Aug. 21 at Keystone CoLAB in Kansas City with the KC Sports Impact Panel. Featured speaker Cliff Illig will discuss Kansas City’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opportunity and the future of sports, entertainment and economic growth in the region.
Wed, 08/12/2026
KU economics expert can discuss how misinformation in social networks may affect midterm election
Tarun Sabarwal, professor of economics at the University of Kansas, is available to discuss how misinformation contagions in social networks might affect the Nov. 3 midterm election. He was just awarded a patent for his algorithms that manage network contagion.
Tue, 08/11/2026
KU lands grant funding to boost Indigenous representation in news media using character-based approach
Melissa Green-Blye of KU is principal investigator of two grant projects that will train students to boost Indigenous representation in news media. They will work to build partnerships with students at Haskell Indian Nations university to build journalism networks that move beyond "problem of the day" coverage of topics like mental health for young people.
Tue, 08/11/2026
New CERN measurement challenges long-standing theory of how gluons behave inside atomic nuclei
A University of Kansas physicist played a leading role in a CERN study showing that two rival explanations for how gluons behave inside atomic nuclei can now be experimentally distinguished.
Thu, 08/06/2026
New novel ‘Sunlight Finds You’ explores how a first love can affect one’s entire life
In a new novel, Laura Moriarty, a professor of English at the University of Kansas, crafts a coming-of-age tale set in 1950s Florida. It has been selected as a featured book for “The Today Show.” Moriarty will give talks at several events across Kansas this month.
Wed, 08/05/2026
With new Department of Energy award, KU-Fermilab team builds next-generation detectors for CERN’s Large Hadron Collider
A University of Kansas project to design and build two cutting-edge particle detectors for the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider has been approved for funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or DOE EPSCoR.
Tue, 08/04/2026
‘Unsettled Lawrence’ exhibit will reveal history of city’s unhoused, encamped population
In a new exhibition, a University of Kansas researcher focuses on how unhoused and encamped individuals in Lawrence’s past and present have formed a diverse community. “Unsettled Lawrence” opens Aug. 7 at the Watkins Museum of History.
Tue, 08/04/2026
KU law professor examines the rule of law through the Bard’s ‘Measure for Measure’
Raj Bhala, University Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas, has published a new scholarly analysis examining how the rule of law is defined in Shakespeare's “Measure for Measure.” Developed during a sabbatical at three universities in England, the paper is part of a series exhibiting how Shakespeare can illuminate several legal matters, according to Bhala.
Tue, 08/04/2026
Fossils from Wyoming’s Smiley Draw deepen understanding of early primate evolution
A new study from the University of Kansas complicates the picture of primates living in North America some 55 million years ago during the Eocene. The research was published in the Journal of Human Evolution.
Tue, 08/04/2026
KU School of Music’s popular Collage Concert returns Sept. 25 to support music students
The University of Kansas School of Music has announced the return of its most popular event of the year, the annual Collage Concert, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Lied Center of Kansas.
Tue, 08/04/2026
KU Dining earns Silver Award from national collegiate dining organization
KU Dining is the recipient of the 2026 National Association of College & University Food Services Retail Sales: Single Concept of the Year, Silver Award. This award was received in recognition of KU's outstanding dining concept, Blend.
Mon, 08/03/2026
Graduates of KLETC’s 360th Basic Training Class take oath of office
U.S. Rep. Ron Estes addressed the graduates of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center on July 31 as they completed their 14-week basic training course.
Mon, 08/03/2026
Spencer Museum announces KU Common Work of Art for 2026-2027
The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas has selected the painting “Winter Flight” by Kay WalkingStick as the KU Common Work of Art for the 2026-2027 academic year. The painting complements themes from the KU Reads book, “Orbital” by Samantha Harvey.
Mon, 08/03/2026
Students lead community-minded service projects through KU Trailblazers Program
The University of Kansas Center for Service Learning has received external funding to support the continuation of the CSL’s Trailblazers Mini-Grant and Cohort Program. The 2025-2026 cohort included more than 25 student Trailblazers across 16 projects focused on sustainability, youth development, health and more.
Mon, 08/03/2026
Research finds rhetoric around #MeToo often focused on punishment, not causes of violence
Meggie Mapes, a communication studies researcher at the University of Kansas, has found in a new study that rhetoric around the #MeToo movement often focused on punishment and "carceral feminism" instead of causes of gender-based violence. The work shows how punishment is a common part of communication in society, the author argues.
Thu, 07/30/2026
Book event will bring life, investment lessons home to Lawrence
University of Kansas alumnus David Booth, founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, will discuss his new book, “Stay Calm: Learn to Embrace Uncertainty in Investing and Life,” at an event Sept. 10 at KU. Booth will be joined by Coach Bill Self and former Jayhawk athlete Mario Chalmers for a panel discussion.
Thu, 07/30/2026
New KU School of Business microcredential helps professionals build in-demand sales skills
The KU School of Business will launch an online Professional Selling Microcredential in September, offering working professionals a fast, flexible pathway to build in-demand sales skills.
Thu, 07/30/2026
Construction begins on accessible entrance to KU Natural History Museum
The KU Natural History Museum has announced the start of construction on the new accessible entrance from Jayhawk Boulevard to Dyche Hall, a donor-funded project designed to benefit all who visit.
Thu, 07/30/2026
KU to host THATCamp 2026, a day of hands-on digital humanities collaboration
The Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities at the University of Kansas will host THATCamp 2026 on Aug. 28. The free event, open to all KU faculty, staff, students and community members, encourages exploration at the intersection of technology and humanities.
Tue, 07/28/2026
Research shows people aren’t lonelier — they’re changing how they spend their time
University of Kansas researcher Jeffrey Hall and American Friendship Project colleagues have conducted studies on how and why people spend time with their friends. As National Friendship Day approaches, the researchers can discuss why people are spending less time in person with friends.
Mon, 07/27/2026
KU Law student receives Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law scholarship
University of Kansas School of Law student Shelby Norman has been selected as a recipient of the 2026-2027 Foundation Scholarship from the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law.
Fri, 07/24/2026
University of Kansas announces 2025-2026 graduates
The names of more than 6,800 graduates at the University of Kansas for summer and fall 2025 and spring 2026 have been announced by the University Registrar. Many graduates and candidates for degree celebrated by participating in KU Commencement, which took place May 17.
Fri, 07/24/2026
KU one of two universities selected to present to Kansas State Board of Education on preparing school leaders
KU’s Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies presented to the Kansas State Board of Education on July 14 in Topeka, one of two Regents universities selected to speak on how the state trains school and district leaders.
Wed, 07/22/2026
W.M. Keck Foundation awards $1.2 million to KU team pursuing new theory of Alzheimer’s disease
Michael Wolfe, interim department chair and Mathias P. Mertes Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, will lead a project exploring stalled enzymes in Alzheimer's disease.
Tue, 07/21/2026
New 50 percent tariff on Canadian goods ‘unprecedented, erratic, even desperate,’ international trade law scholar says
Raj Bhala, University Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas, is available to media to discuss the newly announced 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. The international trade law expert said the unprecedented move is neither wise nor likely to be effective.
Tue, 07/21/2026
Researchers develop velocity-based training guidelines for football, tailored for specific positions
Researchers at KU’s Jayhawk Athletic Performance Lab have published guidelines for using velocity-based training in college football. The approach measures the speed of a barbell during weightlifting and can be used to develop different types of strength and power. The guidelines help develop training regimens for specific athletes and by position group, based on the unique needs of each.
Fri, 07/17/2026
KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, July 2026
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.
Fri, 07/17/2026
Six KU faculty members selected for 2026-27 Big 12 Faculty Fellowship
The Big 12 program allows tenured and tenure-track faculty on the KU Lawrence campus to expand their research connections within the Big 12 Conference through a variety of scholarly endeavors.
Fri, 07/17/2026
Osage professor helps renovate ‘Little House on the Prairie’
In a new Netflix series, Robert Warrior, the Hall Distinguished Professor of American Literature and Culture at the University of Kansas, served as a story consultant for a fresh adaptation of the beloved books and classic TV show “Little House on the Prairie.”
Wed, 07/15/2026
KU Engineering researcher receives NSF CAREER award for work on reliable healthcare AI
Zijun Yao, assistant professor of electrical engineering & computer science at the University of Kansas, earned a National Science Foundation CAREER award for a project that tackles a major hurdle in healthcare technology: teaching AI to understand a patient’s full medical history without losing sight of human clinical judgment.