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Mon, 02/16/2026

Study finds emphasis on conversation facilitation helps journalists re-engage communities

A research project among educators, students, journalists and communities in six states has found that pairing student journalists with communities through structured conversation can help to rebuild trust while also teaching future reporters how to listen to and investigate on the needs of overlooked populations. A KU journalism faculty member is co-author of the new study, published in Journalism Practice.
Mon, 02/16/2026

University announces 2026 Staff Fellows

The University of Kansas has announced participants selected for the 2026 Staff Fellows Program, which seeks to strengthen the university by developing leaders at all levels of the institution.
Fri, 02/13/2026

First biennial Environmental Law Symposium will discuss issues and intersections of environmental law

Legal scholars and environmental advocates will gather in Lawrence on March 6 to discuss these issues at the first biennial Environmental Law Symposium hosted by the University of Kansas School of Law.
Fri, 02/13/2026

KU Natural History Museum announces spring programming

The KU Natural History Museum has a full lineup of science-themed public events this spring for both youth and adults. Programs will cover a range of topics, including STEM activities related to legendary scientists and their discoveries, as well as public presentations on digitizing natural history collections and paleontology fieldwork in Turkey.
Fri, 02/13/2026

KU disability research center nationally recognized for community partnership

The Kansas University Center on Disabilities (KUCD) is among five national recipients of the 2026 Excellence in Community-Engaged Partnerships Award. The distinction from Campus Compact honors higher education programs and initiatives that make a meaningful impact by partnering with communities to address complex social issues.
Fri, 02/13/2026

KU School of Professional Studies redefines recruitment by putting career clarity first

The University of Kansas School of Professional Studies (SPS) is transforming the recruitment experience by placing students’ career goals, strengths and long-term purpose at the center of the enrollment process.
Thu, 02/12/2026

KU, K-State faculty receive 2026 Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards

David Farber, Ruth Welti, Kathleen Lynne Lane and X. Long Zheng will be recognized this spring at a ceremony along with recipients of other KU research awards. The Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards are the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence.
Thu, 02/12/2026

KU lands funding to expand center helping educators use AI, create more ed tech leaders

The Center for Innovation, Design & Digital Learning at the University of Kansas has received a five-year, $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, to expand its work in helping educators across the country keep up with rapidly evolving technology like artificial intelligence.
Thu, 02/12/2026

2026 cohort of University Scholars announced

The 45th class of University Scholars and their faculty mentors were recognized during a reception hosted by the University of Kansas Honors Program.
Thu, 02/12/2026

KU, Kansas Department of Transportation to host 31st annual Kansas Transportation Safety Conference in April

The 31st annual Kansas Transportation Safety Conference will take place April 21-22 at the Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan Conference Center in Manhattan.
Thu, 02/12/2026

KU student organization wins 'Big Event of the Year' at national conference

The Big Event at KU, a student organization that is centered on non-need-based community service, was awarded “Big Event of the Year” during the 2026 One Big Thanks Conference at the University of Florida.
Wed, 02/11/2026

School of Music to present 2nd annual Latin American Art Music Festival

The University of Kansas School of Music invites the community to experience the second annual Latin American Art Music Festival, a three-day celebration of Latin American classical music taking place March 1-3 in Swarthout Recital Hall.
Wed, 02/11/2026

Audio-Reader Network set to host next Audio Sale

The Audio-Reader Network will host its next highly anticipated Audio Sale on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13–14, in the auditorium of the Lawrence Public Library, offering music lovers and audio enthusiasts a wide selection of items at bargain prices.
Wed, 02/11/2026

Author offers hope in ‘mushroomy’ sci-fi novel ‘Song of Spores’

Science fiction writer Bogi Takács Perelmutter's “Song of Spores” was recently published by Broken Eye Books. The KU faculty member’s novel addresses questions like the persistence of prejudice, the possibilities of international cooperation and what happens when reality doesn’t match the high-minded slogans you’ve been taught to uphold.
Tue, 02/10/2026

New provost fellow and chair program fellows join the Office of Faculty Affairs

Allison Kirkpatrick, Jonathan Brumberg and Claudia Dozier join the Office of Faculty Affairs this spring as provost fellow and chair fellows. They will support priorities in policy revision and educational programming for campus leaders and the broader University of Kansas community.
Tue, 02/10/2026

Two KU Debate teams qualify for 80th National Debate Tournament

Two University of Kansas debate teams — Rose Larson, Milwaukee, with Luna Schultz, Houston, and Owen Owings, Lee’s Summit, with Zach Willingham, Topeka — were selected as automatic qualifiers for the 2026 National Debate Tournament to take place March 26-31 in Houston.
Tue, 02/10/2026

KU School of Business launches personal finance certificate program with $1.5M gift

The KU School of Business will expand its academic offerings with the Bicknell Certificate in Personal Finance, a program supported by a $1.5 million gift commitment from Marty and Cheryl Bicknell. Launching in fall 2026, the certificate will prepare students for careers in financial planning, personal finance and wealth management.
Tue, 02/10/2026

KU Engineering’s Tiberti Lecture returns with a focus on leadership in the field

Katie Schultz, vice president of engineering resources at Black & Veatch, will deliver this year’s J.A. Tiberti Family Lecture on March 10 at the University of Kansas School of Engineering.
Tue, 02/10/2026

Study explores how women in public sector regulate their emotions at work

New research from the University of Kansas investigates how women employed in the public sector regulate emotions in professional settings. The study found respondents suppress negative emotions more than positive but that efforts to suppress such emotions for professional reasons are not always effective, stifling authenticity.
Mon, 02/09/2026

KU to host Sovereign Futures Series on AI, data and tribal sovereignty

The Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives at the University of Kansas will host the AI & Data Sovereignty Across the Southern Plains Symposium. The March 3-4 event will facilitate AI and data-driven systems discussions that examine opportunities and risks, data governance, and how Native Nations can assert sovereignty, consent and governance in digital futures.
Mon, 02/09/2026

New research supports ‘trauma-informed lens’ for entrepreneurship community

Past research has found that some subpopulations — including immigrants and veterans — who experience disproportionate exposure to trauma are more likely to become entrepreneurs. New work from a KU School of Business researcher introduces a trauma-informed approach as an evidence-based tool to mitigate trauma's effects on functioning and entrepreneurial success.
Mon, 02/09/2026

One size does not fit all when it comes to return-to-office policies, study finds

New University of Kansas research shows which personality types are most affected by communication overload in the workplace and how that corresponds with in-office versus remote work preferences.
Mon, 02/09/2026

KU Law Dean Stephen Mazza receives inaugural AALS Award for Excellence in Mentoring Future Legal Education Leaders

The Association of American Law Schools has announced Stephen Mazza, dean of the University of Kansas School of Law, as the recipient of the 2026 AALS Award for Excellence in Mentoring Future Legal Education Leaders.
Fri, 02/06/2026

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduates 352nd Basic Training Class

After 14 weeks of intensive training, 25 graduates of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center officially completed the academy Feb. 6 and will now return to their communities to begin serving as law enforcement officers.
Fri, 02/06/2026

Symposium to address policy gaps in rural America

On Feb. 20, the 2026 Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy Symposium will convene leading scholars, practitioners and policymakers to examine the structural and legal challenges confronting rural American communities.
Thu, 02/05/2026

KU Engineering will host 71st Annual Structural Engineering Conference

On March 5, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas will host experts in the field of structural engineering for a conference exploring the latest developments in the field.
Thu, 02/05/2026

KU to host Brazilian Studies Association starting July 2026

The University of Kansas has been selected to host the Brazilian Studies Association, an international scholarly organization dedicated to advancing Brazilian studies, for a six-year term beginning this summer under the leadership of KU faculty member Luciano Tosta.
Wed, 02/04/2026

University of Kansas announces fall 2025 honor roll

Nearly 9,600 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned dean's list distinction for the fall 2025 semester. The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and in the schools of Architecture & Design, Business, Education & Human Sciences, Engineering, Health Professions, Journalism & Mass Communications, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Professional Studies and Social Welfare.
Wed, 02/04/2026

Educate & Act Series will feature sessions on grant funding, consumerism

Educate & Act, hosted by the Center for Service Learning and The Commons at the University of Kansas, will feature three events in spring 2026, centering grant funding and nonprofits, student senate elections and linear economies. The series opens Feb. 17.
Wed, 02/04/2026

KU Prairie Fire Chamber Orchestra releases debut album

The University of Kansas School of Music has released “Prairie Fire!,” the professional recording debut of the KU Prairie Fire Chamber Orchestra conducted by Creston Herron, director of orchestral activities at the University of Kansas.

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