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New book explores cost of holding elections, how and why spending varies widely from state to state
"A Republic If You Can Afford It," a new book by a University of Knasas researcher and colleagues, explores how much it costs to hold elections across the country. The book, published by Cambridge University Press as part of its Cambridge Elements Series, is available for free online until Dec. 30.
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Tue, 10/08/2024
Industry partners create scholarship opportunities for Jack Lockton Certificate in Insurance and Risk Management program
The KU School of Business has established four new scholarships through its industry partners of the Jack Lockton Certificate in Insurance and Risk Management program. Aetna, Chubb and Security Benefit Life, on behalf of the Kansas Insurance & Financial Services Education Foundation, will each contribute $50,000 over a five-year period.
Tue, 10/08/2024
Engaged Reading series at KU offers opportunities to connect over books
The Engaged Reading series features shared reading experiences across the University of Kansas, with faculty leading discussions about works from recent visiting authors.
Mon, 10/07/2024
IRISE fellows, students to develop plan for values-focused KU culture
With the establishment of the IRISE fellowship, 12 University of Kansas faculty and staff members are working to develop and encourage a culture at the institution that reflects the IRISE values — integrity, respect, innovation, stewardship and excellence.
Fri, 10/04/2024
KU debaters finish 2nd at pair of tournaments in Lexington, Kentucky
John Marshall, Lawrence, and Graham Revare, Prairie Village, reached the championship final at the JW Patterson Debate Tournament, hosted by the University of Kentucky Sept. 28-30, taking second place in a field of more than 100 teams from across the country.
Thu, 10/03/2024
Provocative art exhibit showcases fraught relationship between sex and science
Jeanne Vaccaro, an assistant professor of museum studies and women, gender & sexuality studies, has guest curated an exhibit titled “Scientia Sexualis.” It gathers an ambitious group of contemporary artists whose work confronts, dissolves and reimagines sex and gender within the scientific apparatus.
Wed, 10/02/2024
KU sets all-time marks for freshman class size, overall enrollment
KU has its largest freshman class and its highest overall enrollment in history, according to annual data released today. The record-setting freshman class includes 5,323 new Jayhawks – an increase of 1.2% from last year’s class – while overall enrollment has grown 4.8% to 30,770 students.
Wed, 10/02/2024
Debate empowers human over artificial intelligence, authors argue
As opposed to artificial intelligence, the human interaction of debate stimulates critical thinking skills, not to mention empathy, according to a new paper from a communication studies researcher.
Wed, 10/02/2024
Education researcher enhances software to make assessments a tool for teachers
The measr project is bridging the gap between complex statistical models used in student assessment and their applications in the classroom. Refining measr and offering training options will equip researchers across skill levels to effectively support teachers and improve student learning outcomes.
Wed, 10/02/2024
KU Field Station marks 75th anniversary with Visitors’ Day Oct. 5
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the University of Kansas Field Station will open its core research area from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 5 for its first public Visitors’ Day in more than 20 years. Members of the public will be welcomed behind the scenes to tour restricted-access research areas.
Tue, 10/01/2024
Kyou Networking Week to help students, alumni foster career connections
The KU Alumni Association invites all KU schools and departments to be part of Kyou Networking Week, Oct. 7-12. Now in its sixth year, Kyou Networking Week is a series of career-focused events that harness the power of a global network of Jayhawks.
Tue, 10/01/2024
19 KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for fall
KU's Undergraduate Research Award recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. Nineteen Jayhawks received an award for fall 2024.
Tue, 10/01/2024
State mandates requiring genocide education lack standards to guide teachers, study finds
A study analyzing state mandates requiring genocide education almost always lacked standards on what topics to teach and how to address the subject. The lack of guidance fails to give students an understanding of the causes of genocide and how to prevent them in the future, KU researchers found.
Tue, 10/01/2024
KU welcomes 21 Fulbright students and teaching assistants
This fall, the University of Kansas welcomed 14 students as part of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and an additional seven students as Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants.
Mon, 09/30/2024
New KU Social Welfare research center focuses on health equity
A new research center in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare will elevate health-related research, training and collaboration. The Center for the Advancement of Health Equity is committed to improving health, behavioral health and long-term care systems, as well as promoting health equity and access.
Mon, 09/30/2024
Historians outline overlooked aspect of Italian cinema: exhibition
From fascist "cine clubs" to modern multiplexes, new book co-written and edited by KU assistant professor of Italian tells history of film exhibition in that country.
Mon, 09/30/2024
Study: Conflicting goals, focus on economic development lead to underperforming streetcar systems
Streetcar systems that prioritized taking people to highly desired locations tended to outperform those whose goals were economic development, a new University of Kansas study shows. Understanding this goal tension can help future systems meet public needs.
Mon, 09/30/2024
Political risks from US-China trade war lead to increased firm exits, study finds
In a new paper, Jack Zhang, assistant professor of political science at the University of Kansas, finds that heightened political risks from the U.S.-China trade war increased firm exits by 34%. His study highlights the collateral damage tariffs can cause in an age of global value chains.
Fri, 09/27/2024
KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, September 2024
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, 09/27/2024
University community encouraged to volunteer for The Big Event at KU
LAWRENCE — To foster a greater connection between the University of Kansas and the Lawrence community, The Big Event at KU will stage a day of engagement and service next month. KU students, faculty and staff are encouraged to volunteer.
Fri, 09/27/2024
Thom Allen named as Fall 2024 Service Learning Instructional Mini-Grant recipient
The Center for Service Learning has recognized Thom Allen, assistant professor of the practice of urban planning and associate director of the University Honors Program, as a Service Learning Instructional Mini-Grant recipient for fall 2024.
Thu, 09/26/2024
New radio program in search of music from all 105 Kansas counties
Calling all musicians across the state of Kansas: Kansas Public Radio invites you to submit your music to be considered for the broadcast of the station’s newest program, “105 Live.” The program launches Oct. 5.
Thu, 09/26/2024
New York Times technology columnist to deliver 2024 Sutton Lecture at KU School of Business
The University of Kansas School of Business Walter S. Sutton Ethics Lecture Series will feature Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times and bestselling author, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24.
Thu, 09/26/2024
KU faculty, staff invited to Thank Goodness It’s Thursday gatherings at Lawrence, Medical Center campuses
The KU Alumni Association has announced dates for its “Thank Goodness It’s Thursday” event series for the 2024-’25 academic year, with the first of the networking and recognition events for faculty and staff set for Oct. 10 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.
Wed, 09/25/2024
Research shows Asia — not Africa — played cradle to snake superfamily that includes cobras, mambas and many common pet species
Based on the fossil record, it’s been assumed that elapoid snakes, found worldwide, had their origins in Africa. But the new University of Kansas study appearing in Royal Society Open Science — which depends on broad genetic sampling as well as fossils — points instead to Asian origins for these snakes.
Wed, 09/25/2024
Legendary sci-fi author to attend annual KU symposium
The annual Sturgeon Symposium for science fiction, now in its third year, will take place over two days, Oct. 24-25, both virtually and in person at the Hall Center for the Humanities. This year's event will have a special guest: Legendary sci-fi author Samuel "Chip" Delany will attend both days.
Wed, 09/25/2024
Study finds most at-risk populations for HIV discussing subject in negative, risky ways got most social media attention
An analysis of young men, the most at risk for new HIV infections in the United States, who discussed the topic in negative ways or promoted risky behaviors tended to get the most attention on X. Deeper understanding of why the population discusses the subject that way and how algorithms further their messages can help design better public health campaigns, researchers argue.
Tue, 09/24/2024
Vice presidential debate might be season’s best matchup, expert says
Vice presidential debates are seldom consequential. But the J.D. Vance-Tim Walz contest Oct. 1 has the potential to be just that, according to Robert Rowland, University of Kansas professor of communication studies.
Tue, 09/24/2024
KU ranked in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of Kansas ranks No. 81 among public universities in this year’s U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, released today.
Mon, 09/23/2024
A century of music: KU School of Music to celebrate 100th Vespers performance
The University of Kansas School of Music is inviting everyone to celebrate a major milestone this year as the beloved annual Vespers Concert turns 100. Concerts will take place Dec. 8 at the Lied Center of Kansas.
Mon, 09/23/2024
KGS to explore on-farm integration of solar energy, water management
Kansas Geological Survey scientists have been awarded nearly $900,000 in grants to spearhead the development of an innovative technology system that will leverage underused corners of farm fields to generate energy and collect water.