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Law Journal Symposium to explore post-pandemic privacy in law, public health, technology, cybersecurity
Scholars and experts in law will focus on post-pandemic privacy implications concerning the disparities in the health system, technology and cybersecurity for a University of Kansas School of Law event. ...
University of Kansas announces fall 2021 honor roll
More than 6,400 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2021 semester. ...
Study finds Georgia abortion ban opponents shed 'clicktivism' critique, encouraged action
When controversial laws are passed, people take to social media to share their thoughts, vent frustrations and encourage action. And just as often, people criticize those making such posts as “clicktivists,” or simply being all talk without actively working for the change they seek. A new study from the University...
KU Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science establishes Distinguished Service Award
The Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science in the University of Kansas School of Engineering is launching a new award to recognize distinguished alumni and dedicated associates of the department. ...
Partisan viewpoints shape attitudes toward limiting civil liberties of suspected terrorists, study shows
What one person views as a major terrorist threat to the country, another may dismiss as a minor problem in society. ...
Katie Treadwell named assistant vice provost in Student Affairs
Katie Treadwell has worked at the University of Kansas for nine years and has helped many students navigate difficult situations. Now, Treadwell has moved into a larger role as an assistant vice provost in Student Affairs with a focus on student life efforts. She transitioned to the position Dec. 27. ...
Study shows discrepancy in 'hookup culture' sexual activity on dates
A new study from the University of Kansas shows that in "hookup culture," — in which young people may engage in sex without the traditional courtship practice of dating – there is a discrepancy between what college students are saying and what they are doing when it comes to sexual...
Preparation, efficiency keep campus safe during winter weather
On the surface, the process of clearing the University of Kansas Lawrence campus of snow and ice seems simple. But it takes a lot more than just removing snow and ice to keep campus safe during the harsh winter months. ...
COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates economic inequities for women in Kansas, new research shows
New research from the University of Kansas Institute for Policy & Social Research, commissioned by United Women’s Empowerment, shows that existing inequities for Kansas women in the workforce have increased since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. ...
Researcher will use NSF award to fortify and improve security operations centers
A prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award from the National Science Foundation will enable a researcher from the University of Kansas School of Engineering to investigate how to boost effectiveness of security operations centers (SOCs) — centralized facilities that deal with security issues and protect enterprise computer networks...
Journalism professor Teri Finneman will give Budig writing lecture
Teri Finneman, associate professor of journalism, is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Gretchen and Gene Budig Teaching Professorship of Writing and will present a lecture on the vital role of student writers Feb. 24. ...
Brian Rosenblum receives Fulbright Specialist Award to Ghana
Brian Rosenblum, co-director of the Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities at the University of Kansas, has received a Fulbright Specialist Award to lead a six-week course in digital humanities at the University of Ghana this semester. ...
KU Debate teams win University of Minnesota Invitational
Two University of Kansas debate teams — Jimin Park with Jet Semrick and Ethan Harris with Jacob Wilkus — swept through the elimination rounds to close out the championship debate and finish as co-champions of the University of Minnesota Invitational Debate Tournament held Jan. 28-30. It is the fifth debate...
KU studies: Media literacy can reduce stereotypes; mass communication research samples lack diversity
The media that people consume inform a large part of their everyday life, including how they view others. A pair of recent studies from the University of Kansas shows that a media literacy intervention can help reduce stereotypes people hold about Black Americans and that a majority of journalism and...
KU lab leads research on little-studied coronavirus structure, developing antiviral treatment
Back in early 2020, University of Kansas virologist Anthony Fehr was part of a relatively small community of researchers in the world studying coronaviruses. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and his niche research area exploded on a global scale. Fehr appeared on television shows and in newspaper articles as a...
Author Leah Penniman to speak in collaborative series on climate justice
The collaborative virtual series inspired by contributors to the book “All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis” returns to the University of Kansas in spring 2022. The first event features farmer, food sovereignty activist, author and soil steward Leah Penniman at noon Feb. 17 in...
KU Kudos: Recent faculty, staff honors at the University of Kansas
For the inaugural edition of KU Kudos, KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current Jayhawk faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses. Have something to share? Submit by Feb. 8 for the next...
KU Debate wins 4th tournament of season
Several members of the KU Debate team had a successful weekend at tournaments hosted by Rutgers University Jan. 21-23. Will Soper, a sophomore from Overland Park, defeated Baylor University in the championship debate of the Rutgers University Newark Invitational, the fourth tournament win for KU Debate this season. A second...
Geoscience researchers call for updated metaphor to help make field more inclusive and equitable
As a Black woman in geosciences, especially a full professor who holds an endowed chair position, Asmeret Asefaw Berhe has jokingly called herself a unicorn. ...
Institute prepares Native American students with skills to pursue advanced degrees in science
Growing up as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Annalise Guthrie never expected to have a career in science. She is not alone. Only about 16% of Native Americans attain bachelor’s degrees, with far fewer going to graduate school in the sciences. ...
KU team wins valuable time on supercomputer to research improved aerodynamics
A team led by a University of Kansas professor of aerospace engineering has been awarded time on one of the world’s fastest supercomputers. They’ll use it to help solve one of the “grand challenges” in developing the next generation of aircraft. ...
KU research employs nearly 4,000 on campus, buys $50.7M in goods and services from Kansas companies
Sponsored research at the University of Kansas supported the salaries of 3,974 people in 2021 and accounted for $50.7 million in spending with Kansas companies on research-related goods and services, according to a new report. About 32% of research-funded employees were students (graduate or undergraduate), and about 20% were faculty. ...
School of Architecture & Design announces Spring 2022 KU Design Symposium lectures
The School of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas has announced programming for the Spring 2022 KU Design Symposium Lecture Series. ...
KU professors in biology, engineering and pharmacy named AAAS fellows
Three University of Kansas professors have been named as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a distinct honor within the scientific community. ...
KU Libraries now accepting applications for Sprints Week 2022
The University of Kansas Libraries are now accepting applications for Sprints Week 2022, a program that offers faculty and academic staff the opportunity to team up with librarians on a research or teaching project. ...
KU law expert can discuss retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer, 'best hope of true advocates'
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has announced he will retire, giving President Joe Biden his first opportunity to make an appointment to the high court. Stephen McAllister, a University of Kansas professor and expert in constitutional law who has argued before the Supreme Court nine times, can comment on Breyer’s...
Ancient Americans had own Jayhawk-type figures
Anyone affiliated with the University of Kansas who leafs through the richly illustrated new catalog of pre-Columbian art from Central and South America co-edited and co-written by John Hoopes, KU professor of anthropology, might notice that several of the objects resemble the Jayhawk, the university’s mythical bird mascot. ...
Spotlight on Care returns in virtual format for spring 2022
The Spotlight on Care series at the University of Kansas resumes Jan. 27, with sessions planned at noon Thursdays on a biweekly basis. As is signature for the series, each session will engage perspectives and practices of colleagues near and far who incorporate or center care and well-being in their...
U.S. News & World Report highlights KU online education programs in rankings
The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences has three programs ranked among the nation’s best in the 2022 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Programs,” released Jan. 25. ...
Project puts Central, South American archaeological finds in new context
“We are trying to put ancient America on the map.”...