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KU, Haskell scholars to present research projects at annual symposium
LAWRENCE – Research on the spread of fungal infections, effectiveness of teletherapy, use of microfluidics for diagnostics, communication strategies of bacteria, and effects of social behavior and stress on brain signaling will be among student work presented at the 22nd annual University of Kansas-Haskell Indian Nations University Student Research Symposium. ...
In ‘zhúje ‘waxóbe/Sacred Red Rock Project receives $5 million Mellon Foundation Monuments Project Grant
LAWRENCE — The Mellon Foundation has announced a grant to the In ‘zhúje ‘waxóbe/Sacred Red Rock Project for the return of a 28-ton red Siouxan quartzite boulder located for the past 93 years in Robinson Park, Lawrence, to the Kaw Nation. ...
Two language departments in the College to merge
LAWRENCE – This July, the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Languages & Literatures and the Department of German Studies at the University of Kansas will merge and become the Department of Slavic, German & Eurasian Studies. The merged department in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences will host a...
KU Law to honor 3 alumni with top award
LAWRENCE — Three University of Kansas School of Law alumni will receive the law school’s highest alumni honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, this year. The award celebrates graduates for their professional achievements, contributions to the legal field and service to their communities and the university. ...
KU Debate reaches Final Four at National Debate Tournament
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Debate team of juniors Mickey McMahon, Leawood, and Michael Scott, Glenview, Illinois, advanced to the Final Four at the 76th National Debate Tournament hosted at James Madison University April 1-5. The duo is the 19th KU team to advance to the semifinal round of...
KU conference to examine Russian cybersecurity threats and disinformation
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will host an international conference April 6-7 devoted to understanding cybersecurity threats emanating from Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Among the issues in focus will be the global spread of disinformation, which in recent years has undermined trust in electoral democracy, hindered efforts to...
In school record, five KU juniors earn Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships
LAWRENCE — A record number of KU juniors — five — have earned Barry M. Goldwater scholarships, recognizing their achievements in the STEM fields. ...
Gaypril festivities underway at KU
LAWRENCE – Lavender Graduation, a drag performer makeup tutorial and lesbian visibility day are just three of many events on deck for Gaypril, an annual occasion featuring various programs put on by the University of Kansas Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity. ...
Research showcase, reception planned for IPSR Doctoral Research Fellows
LAWRENCE — The Institute for Policy & Social Research and The Commons at Spooner Hall will present the IPSR Doctoral Research Fellows Reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 1. This event will showcase the research of the 2021-2022 Doctoral Research Fellows, an interdisciplinary cohort of scholars in social...
KU Libraries announce 2022 Alyce Hunley Whayne Visiting Researchers
LAWRENCE — KU Libraries have announced the recipients of the 2022 Alyce Hunley Whayne Visiting Researchers Travel Award. Kristin Schodorf, Sedan, and Sandra Jackson-Opoku, Chicago, were selected for their interest in furthering their study of the history of the African American experience in Kansas. ...
KU accounting student selected for prestigious FASB Postgraduate Technical Assistant Program
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas School of Business student Luke Kennedy has been selected for the Postgraduate Technical Assistant Program with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the premier institution that establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for U.S. organizations and companies. ...
James Walters receives Fulbright Scholar Award to Czech Republic
LAWRENCE — James Walters, University of Kansas associate professor of ecology & evolutionary biology, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to conduct research for nine months in the Czech Republic. ...
Dole Institute announces Dole Lecture, additional spring programming
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced new upcoming programming in addition to its early spring event lineup. ...
U.S. News & World Report ranks 51 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools
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'Model minority' perception complicates identities of white-Asian multiracial individuals, research finds
KU Libraries Common Book-themed exhibition 'Sitting in a Circle' to open March 31 in newly renovated Haricombe Gallery
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Libraries will open a new exhibition in Watson Library’s newly renovated Haricombe Gallery, “Sitting in a Circle,” on March 31. ...
KU Kudos: Celebrating recent Jayhawk faculty and staff achievements
LAWRENCE — It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service 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. Have something to share? Submit by April 12 for the...
Groundbreaking projects will be on display at Capitol Graduate Research Summit
LAWRENCE – Eight University of Kansas graduate students from the Lawrence campus and five from KU Medical Center are putting their groundbreaking research on public display. Legislators and the public are invited to learn about the influence of research underway at KU during the 19th annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit...
KU events will commemorate 50th anniversary of February Sisters movement
LAWRENCE — Throughout April 2022, University of Kansas partners will host a series of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the February Sisters occupation of the East Asian studies building, a demonstration intended to draw attention to gender inequities on the KU campus. ...
KU Journalism partnering on 'Good Morning Indian Country,' providing news for Indigenous communities
LAWRENCE — One of the most important roles of a journalist is to find the news that’s not being covered and share it with the communities that need it. The William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications at the University of Kansas is matching its students with community...
Gina Wyant named inaugural director of university assessment
LAWRENCE – Gina Wyant has spent more than a decade in higher education navigating leadership roles, guiding strategic initiatives and assessing academic quality and instructional effectiveness. Now she brings that wealth of knowledge and experience to the University of Kansas, where she steps into the role of director of university...
Global climate teach-in event to offer local perspectives across domains to worldwide event
LAWRENCE — Students, scholars, activists and area professionals will share short presentations about their research and practice as part of a global effort to facilitate discussion around solutions and education for the climate crisis. The climate teach-in will take place from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 30 at Maceli’s...
Education privacy law failing, including racialized 'dirty data,' KU law professor writes
LAWRENCE — Congress passed the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, known as FERPA, in 1974 in large part due to concerns about inaccurate and misleading data collected in schools that could negatively affect students. New research from Najarian Peters, associate professor of law at the University of Kansas, argues...