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University Dance Company Spring Concert set for March 25-27
LAWRENCE — After eight weeks of rehearsal, dancers in the University of Kansas Dance Company are eager to perform at the Spring Concert March 25-27. Students working alongside professional choreographers will showcase the artistry and energy of the Department of Theatre & Dance at this repertoire concert, staged in Murphy...
2021 Woodyard Award recognizes Kapila Silva for international work
LAWRENCE — Kapila Silva, professor of architecture at the University of Kansas, is the recipient of the 2021 George and Eleanor Woodyard International Educator Award. Silva will give a talk on what it means to be an international educator at the award presentation and reception, which will take place at...
KU increases rank among top US research institutions in National Science Foundation survey
KU, United WE partnership to release gender parity data for Kansas municipal boards and commissions
LAWRENCE — Researchers Mary Banwart and Emily Vietti from the University of Kansas Institute for Leadership Studies will release a white paper this week outlining the gender makeup of municipal boards and commissions across the state of Kansas. The report was commissioned by United WE through the Appointments Project and...
Science reporter, producer Kendra Pierre-Louis to speak in 'All We Can Save' series
LAWRENCE – The collaborative University of Kansas virtual series inspired by contributors to the book “All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis” will return for a second event this spring. Climate reporter and journalist Kendra Pierre-Louis will be in conversation with A.D. Boynton II for...
Four researchers named recipients of the University Scholarly Achievement Award
LAWRENCE — Four midcareer faculty members at the University of Kansas will receive an award in recognition of their significant research or scholarly achievements in their field. ...
Acclaimed author, researcher Naomi Oreskes to present at The Commons
LAWRENCE — Naomi Oreskes, co-author of “Merchants of Doubt” and a world-renowned geologist, historian and public speaker, will present “Why Trust Science?” at 5:30 p.m. April 5 at The Commons. Oreskes, a leading voice on the role of science in society and the reality of anthropogenic climate change, will give...
Law students offer assistance with free tax preparation
LAWRENCE — As tax season is underway, the University of Kansas School of Law is offering free tax preparation services for those who qualify. ...
Study finds men, women in Army view mentorship differently, as way to advance or survive
KU Libraries reach agreement with Public Library of Science to waive author fees for KU researchers
LAWRENCE — KU Libraries have joined a partnership with the Public Library of Science (PLOS) that waives author fees for Lawrence campus researchers. ...
Dr. Barney Graham to give Higuchi Memorial Lectures on March 31
LAWRENCE — Dr. Barney Graham, recently retired deputy director of the National Institutes of Health Vaccine Research Center, will be featured March 31 at the 17th Higuchi Memorial Lectures. A scientific lecture for students and faculty will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the School of Pharmacy on the Lawrence...
Suspension of normal trade relations with Russia justified, international trade law expert says
LAWRENCE — President Joe Biden announced today that the United States will join other G-7 nations and the European Union in moving to suspend normal trade relations with Russia. The move is a continuation of the response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and will raise tariffs on Russian products. ...
Math competition part of KU Math and Statistics Awareness Month activities
LAWRENCE – To celebrate the month of April as national Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month (MSAM), the University of Kansas Department of Mathematics will offer a series of educational events for area students. ...
KU Debate qualifies 3 teams for NDT, places 3 teams in Final 16 at American Debate Association tournament
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has qualified two additional debate teams to compete at the National Debate Tournament, to be held at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, March 31-April 4. The team of Graham Revare, sophomore from Shawnee, and Ryan Snow, senior from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, qualified through...
KU Libraries announce the 2022 Textbook Heroes cohort in celebration of Open Education Week
University of Kansas joins EPA Green Power Partnership
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has a long-held commitment to sustainability that aims to reduce the overall fossil fuel consumption on campus. In line with this mission, the university recently joined the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership in an effort to increase the development and use of green...
Facial characteristics of female candidates hinder electability by conservative voters, but not liberals
James Thompson receives Fulbright Specialist Award to Portugal
LAWRENCE — James Thompson, professor of special education at the University of Kansas, has received a Fulbright Specialist Award to lead a series of plenary presentations and workshops in Portugal this semester. ...
Science policy expert, author to give KU Self Graduate Fellowship Symposium Lecture
LAWRENCE — Bina Venkataraman, a journalist, science policy expert, author and futurist who has served as a presidential adviser and taught at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will deliver the Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship Symposium Lecture at the University of Kansas. Venkataraman is a thought leader on the topics...
KU researchers win grant to study how young adults decide whether to get HPV vaccine
LAWRENCE — As vaccines have been politicized and people face pressures whether to receive them, one group is often overlooked. A group of University of Kansas researchers is launching an initiative to better understand how people ages 18-24 decide whether to receive the human papillomavirus vaccine. ...
KU to test emergency alert systems March 8
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will conduct an all-systems test of its emergency alert systems at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 8. The test will include KU’s emergency public address system, tornado sirens, text message alerts and email alerts. ...
Community Learning and Practice Series resumes with focus on Indigenous values, practice
LAWRENCE — Continuing the series that launched last fall, the KU First Nations Student Association, Office of Native American Initiatives and The Commons will offer two more virtual events in the Community Learning and Practice Series, which offers space for building understanding and leading with Indigenous values and practice, including...
KU Law team wins championship at national Indian law moot court competition
LAWRENCE – For the second consecutive year, a University of Kansas School of Law team won first place at the National Native American Law Students Association (NNALSA) Moot Court Competition. ...
School of Pharmacy Summer Camp registration open
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy is hosting 6 one-day summer camps for high school students and incoming freshmen June 13, 15, 17, 20, 22 and 24. Summer camp will take place on the Lawrence Campus, where participants explore the many career opportunities of a KU pharmacy...