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Educate & Act Series will offer opportunities to learn about civic participation
LAWRENCE — The Educate & Act series, led by The Commons, the Center for Service Learning and the Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity at the University of Kansas, will host three virtual events this fall for students, staff and faculty. ...
Nominations for the 2023-24 KU Common Book now open
LAWRENCE — Nominations for the 2023-24 KU Common Book are now open. All members of the University of Kansas community are invited to participate by suggesting book recommendations through the online nomination form. ...
Kansas Statistical Abstract 56th edition features timely and relevant information for Kansas researchers and residents
LAWRENCE — The newest edition of the Kansas Statistical Abstract is now available on the Institute for Policy & Social Research website. This rich resource contains information on the Sunflower State on a variety of topics ranging from agriculture to transportation. ...
Music dean to leave role at close of fall semester
LAWRENCE — Robert Walzel, dean of the University of Kansas School of Music, has announced plans to step away from his leadership position at the end of the fall 2022 semester. This change will allow him to focus on family matters that have become a priority. ...
Study finds students self-sort in active learning spaces, with potential to push women out
LAWRENCE — A recent trend in higher education has seen universities install more active learning spaces, in which students can move their seats, collaborate and interact with one another, as opposed to more traditional lecture halls. But, as space in the former is limited, little is known about which students...
Fall series will expand dialogue on reproductive justice
LAWRENCE — Since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson on June 24, discussions around the globe have targeted the unknown future of reproductive rights in the United States. Through a series of discussions, each featuring a panel of speakers from diverse fields, University of Kansas...
Spencer Museum receives $250K from Institute of Museum and Library Services for database upgrade
LAWRENCE — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded the Spencer Museum of Art $250,000 to upgrade its collection database, MuseumPlus, to the newest cloud-based version. Together with an IMLS grant awarded in 2021 to redesign the Spencer Museum’s websites, this funding will help improve access to...
A-10C flyover planned for Sept. 2 football game
LAWRENCE — A-10C aircraft will fly over David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium approximately 10 minutes before kickoff of Friday’s football game. ...
Ada Emmett named university ombuds
LAWRENCE – Ada Emmett has been named university ombuds and has agreed to lead the University of Kansas Ombuds Office. Emmett joined the office in 2019 and most recently served as acting university ombuds. Her appointment is effective immediately. ...
Task demonstrability a key component for how groups solve problems most effectively, study shows
Sloan Foundation grant to support Indigenous students in STEM programs at KU, Haskell
Spotlight on Care shifts focus for fall 2022
LAWRENCE – Back for its fourth year, Spotlight on Care will take a slightly different approach to convening the University of Kansas community around the research and practice of care. With the number of related opportunities across the Lawrence campus increasing, the partners who initially developed the series have chosen...
School of Law announces associate dean for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Law has announced the appointment of Jamila Jefferson-Jones, professor of law, as the new associate dean for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. ...
Study will sharpen understanding of precipitation's influence on aerosols in the atmosphere
KU experts can discuss outsized influence of abortion politics in America on November midterm elections
LAWRENCE — As the November midterm elections approach, the issue of abortion looms large over many races, ballot initiatives and candidates. Voters in California, Vermont, Michigan and Kentucky will find measures on their ballots aimed at either protecting or curbing reproductive rights, and candidates across the political spectrum are making...
Study delves into how Catholic school teachers balance monetizing of education, meeting vocational call
University announces that Robinson Center pools are closed
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced that swimming pools in Robinson Center are no longer available to KU students, faculty or staff for open swimming. In May, it was announced that the Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Science, which managed and maintained the pools, is no longer...
Tribal law expert available to discuss imminent Indian Child Welfare Act case heard by Supreme Court
LAWRENCE — The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear the case of Brackeen v. Haaland, which will consider the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act. ...
KU launches Higher Learning Commission accreditation reaffirmation process
LAWRENCE — In a little more than two years, the University of Kansas will undergo evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to reaffirm its accreditation. On Aug. 29, steering committee team members from all KU campuses will assemble in the Kansas Union’s Big 12 Room to formally begin a...
W.M. Keck Foundation awards $1.2 million to KU, University of Chicago team to transform understanding of RNA splicing
Lawrence campus 2022 United Way campaign launches Aug. 27
LAWRENCE — The annual Lawrence campus campaign for the United Way begins Saturday, Aug. 27, when University of Kansas employees are encouraged to attend the Unite and Take Flight event at the Lawrence Regional Airport. Daytime events include children’s activities, food truck, aircraft displays, as well as plane and helicopter...
Notable artists, educators to visit for Fall 2022 KU Design Symposium Lecture Series
LAWRENCE — The School of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas has announced programming for the Fall 2022 KU Design Symposium Lecture Series. ...
KU Legal Aid Clinic, Douglas County DA's Office and Lawrence Public Library to host criminal record expungement clinic
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Law’s Legal Aid Clinic will host a Clean Slate Criminal Record Expungement Clinic in partnership with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office and Lawrence Public Library. The clinic will take place in person from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 12 in the...