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Law professor can discuss 'equality on the ballot,' marginalized communities
LAWRENCE — As the midterm elections draw near, a slate of proposed laws and initiatives regarding the LGBTQ community, transgender athletes and related topics are on ballots across the nation. Candidates and states have made bans of transgender athletes in women’s’ sports and education central roles in various races. Kyle...
KPR welcomes Destiny Ann Mermagen as new classical music host
LAWRENCE — Kansas Public Radio will welcome its newest classical music host, Destiny Ann Mermagen, on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Following the retirement of longtime evening classical host Marcia Higginson in July, KPR was left without a local nighttime classical music figure. Mermagen will fill that role as the listeners’ connection...
University hosting events in honor of Veterans Day
LAWRENCE – In honor of Veterans Day, the University of Kansas will host and participate in a variety of events Nov. 5-13. Events are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. ...
KU announces Transition to Postsecondary Education program meetings for students with intellectual disabilities
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Transition to Postsecondary Education program (KU TPE) is hosting “Jayhawk Night” informational meetings in several cities and via Zoom over the next several weeks. Students with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and their families are invited to attend to learn about the program and...
Nutrition and pediatric health researcher receives 2022 Chancellors Club Career Research Award
LAWRENCE — Susan Carlson, a professor and researcher at the University of Kansas School of Health Professions who specializes in intervention studies of fatty acid supplementation in infants and pregnant women, is the recipient of the 2022 Chancellors Club Career Research Award. ...
KU professor of statistics receives 2022 Chancellors Club Career Teaching Award
LAWRENCE — Steve Hillmer, professor of statistics at the University of Kansas School of Business, is the recipient of the 2022 Chancellors Club Career Teaching Award. ...
Kansas Data Access & Support Center manager receives national 2022 Geospatial Excellence Award
LAWRENCE — Eileen Battles, manager of the Kansas Data Access & Support Center housed at the Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas, is the recipient of the 2022 Geospatial Excellence Award–Catalyst from the National States Geographic Information Council. ...
KU Libraries announce 2022 Shulenburger Award for Innovation & Advocacy in Scholarly Communication
LAWRENCE – KU Libraries have granted the 2022 David Shulenburger Award for Innovation & Advocacy in Scholarly Communication to two recipients at the University of Kansas: Shannon O’Lear, director of the Environmental Studies Program, and Corey Rayburn Yung, School of Law research professor. ...
Fourth College of Liberal Arts & Sciences executive dean candidate to present Oct. 28
LAWRENCE – The fourth and final candidate for the University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) executive dean position will give a public presentation from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in the Beren Petroleum Conference Center in Slawson Hall. ...
KU School of Music to celebrate 50 years of jazz with large celebration
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Music will be celebrating a major milestone this month with a celebration and concert. ...
Center for East Asian Studies opens year of public health programming with film screenings
LAWRENCE — Public health is the focus of programming from the Center for East Asian Studies this year, beginning with a film series Oct. 25-28 at the Kansas Union. The four feature films deal with diverse public-health related issues and will be followed by discussions led by KU faculty and...
Study sheds light on how songs, movies and memories shape how people enjoy lighthearted entertainment
Professor can comment on Netflix's ‘Ancient Apocalypse,’ pseudo-archaeology
LAWRENCE – John Hoopes doesn’t begrudge anyone the chance to weave a fantastic tale based upon a kernel of historical truth. But he thinks Netflix is playing with fire by featuring Graham Hancock in the series “Ancient Apocalypse,” premiering Nov. 11. ...
'How the Light Gets In' shares experiences of formerly incarcerated women through interactive installation
Kansas Public Radio wins Station of the Year for record 21st time
LAWRENCE — Kansas Public Radio, based at the University of Kansas, has earned the Station of the Year award for a record 21st time from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB). The KAB announced the award Aug. 18. The Station of the Year award was first presented in 1996. KPR...
Institutional learning goals provide blueprint for student success
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas is taking a more structured approach in understanding and evaluating the knowledge and skills students gain as they progress through their academic careers. ...
KU to host panel discussion on Iran protests
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas faculty and students from the Iranian community will share their thoughts on the recent anti-government uprising in Iran. ...
Graduate students to compete in Three Minute Thesis competition
LAWRENCE – In less time than it takes to get through most television commercial breaks, University of Kansas graduate students will explain their cutting-edge research in a unique competition called the Three Minute Thesis, or 3MT. ...
KU hosts inaugural Chemical Biology Symposium
LAWRENCE — Through the joint effort of the National Institute of Health Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Chemical Biology of Infectious Disease (CoBRE CBID), the NIH-sponsored Dynamic Aspects of Chemical Biology Graduate Student Training program (DACB) and the Higuchi Biosciences Center, the University of Kansas presented its inaugural Chemical...
Third College of Liberal Arts & Sciences executive dean candidate to present Oct. 25
LAWRENCE – The third candidate for the University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) executive dean position will give a public presentation from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the Beren Petroleum Conference Center in Slawson Hall. ...
Study finds school choice not offered equitably to low-income, less-educated families, who are forced to compromise more
LAWRENCE — Every parent wants the best possible school for their children. But as the saying goes, you can’t always get what you want. A new study from the University of Kansas shows that low-income parents, those from marginalized racial and ethnic backgrounds and those with lower educational attainment tend...
KU expert can discuss how LGBTQ issues and controversies might affect November midterm elections
LAWRENCE – As the 2022 midterm elections draw near, University of Kansas expert Don Haider-Markel is available to discuss how LGBTQ candidates, key issues and controversies might affect the Nov. 3 election. ...
Two KU programs win University Economic Development Association awards
LAWRENCE — Two University of Kansas programs recently won University Economic Development Association Awards of Excellence at the 2022 UEDA Annual Summit. Haskell Environmental Research Studies Institute was named category leader in Talent, and the Center for Digital Inclusion Evidence-based Technology Education for Women Transitioning from Incarceration was named category...
Achievement & Assessment Institute relaunches speaker series
LAWRENCE — The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) has relaunched the AAI Speaker Series, featuring noted individuals in the fields of assessment, statistics, education and more. Presenters will offer talks appealing to many disciplines of study, with events occurring on the University of Kansas campus. ...