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KU to host 2023 World Applied Anthropology Congress
LAWRENCE — The World Applied Anthropology Congress will meet at the University of Kansas Lawrence campus from May 31 to June 3. The WAAC is the inaugural flagship global meeting of the Anthropological Association for Humankind, an organization dedicated to studying humanity from a perspective to enhance human welfare. ...
Audrey Rips-Goodwin, junior from Overland Park, is KU’s most recent Astronaut Scholar
LAWRENCE — Audrey Rips-Goodwin, an Overland Park junior in chemistry and mathematics who is minoring in psychology, is the University of Kansas’ most recent recipient of an Astronaut Scholarship — an award of up to $15,000. ...
Scientists reveal breakthrough that could lead to cleaner hydrogen energy
LAWRENCE — Chemists at the University of Kansas and U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have taken a big step toward splitting hydrogen and oxygen molecules to make pure hydrogen — without using fossil fuels. ...
Media advisory: Professor can comment on potentially close election, aftermath in Turkey
LAWRENCE – With Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan facing personal jeopardy in the most serious challenge to his rule in two decades when the nation votes May 14, anything can happen, according to a University of Kansas expert who is available to comment on the potentially momentous results. ...
Native fungi amendment shows promising results in organic crops
LAWRENCE — Can fungi used in restoring native landscapes boost organic crop production, too? ...
Scholars expand documentation of endangered African language
LAWRENCE — Since becoming interested in endangered languages, University of Kansas linguist Philip Duncan has tried to use his “outsider” status to support communities in their language reclamation and revitalization efforts, whether they are from rural Mexico or, as in his latest publication, in West Africa. ...
KU law, medical schools among nation’s best in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas’ law school and medical school are among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings released today. ...
Reasons for talent gap in procurement field examined in new business analysis
LAWRENCE — Everybody is a student of “procurement,” whether they realize it or not. ...
KU experts write guide to transforming schools based on research in education, disability
KU announces new 2023-2024 Self Memorial Scholars
LAWRENCE – Nineteen students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas Madison and Lila Self Memorial Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. ...
Service learning excellence recognized with awards, juried presentations
LAWRENCE — The Center for Service Learning (CSL) at the University of Kansas has announced the 2023 Excellence in Service Learning award recipients and selected the winners of this year’s Service Showcase presentation competition. The CSL recognized these award recipients and others at the annual Service Showcase + Celebration in...
University recognizes spring Employees of the Month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced Employees of the Month from January through April 2023. These staff members have made outstanding contributions to the Lawrence campus community. ...
KU seniors honor high school educators with Wolfe Teaching Excellence Awards
LAWRENCE — Three outstanding high school teachers will be recognized with the Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award this graduation season. ...
KU recognizes 13 students with University Awards, Campanile Award
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics. ...
Scholars outline responsibilities of schools of social welfare in era of anti-trans legislation
LAWRENCE — Through workshops and scholarly writing, experts from the University of Kansas are guiding conversations about the roles and responsibilities that schools of social work have to educate the next generation of social workers serving LGBTQ+ individuals in an environment of expanding anti-trans legislation across the country. Adding weight...
Dylan Bassett receives Fulbright Specialist Award to Brazil
LAWRENCE — Dylan Bassett, lecturer of percussion at the University of Kansas School of Music, has received a Fulbright Specialist Award to travel to Brazil, where he will compose works, perform, direct a musical group and teach. ...
New book by Spencer Museum curator centers voices of unrecognized performers
LAWRENCE — A new book by Joey Orr, Spencer Museum curator for research at the University of Kansas, presents the often unheard experiences of collaborators who perform in other artists’ work. ...
Angie Loving selected for inaugural Chief Human Resource Officer Academy
LAWRENCE — Angie Loving, assistant vice provost of strategic planning, talent, total rewards & operations at the University of Kansas, has been accepted into the inaugural Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) Academy offered by the American Research Universities Human Resource Institute (ARU-HRI). ...
KU accounting student chosen for prestigious GASB Postgraduate Technical Assistant Program
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas School of Business student Carson Morrow has been selected for the Postgraduate Technical Assistant Program with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the independent organization that establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for U.S. state and local governments. ...
KPR to present an evening of folk and bluegrass music with Ordinary Elephant
LAWRENCE – Kansas Public Radio continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a special upcoming evening of folk and bluegrass favorites. KPR and its folk program, “Trail Mix,” will present a concert May 4 at the Lied Center of Kansas Pavilion, featuring award-winning duo Ordinary Elephant and Kansas City singer-songwriter...
Study shows governments escape blame by contracting services such as prisoner transport
LAWRENCE — Governments and private contractors work together on countless functions, but when something goes wrong, who is to blame? ...
Dole Institute to celebrate distinguished Kansan’s legacy of finding common ground
LAWRENCE — Twenty years ago this July 22, thousands gathered on the University of Kansas' West Campus to honor the public service and bipartisan legacy of Russell native Bob Dole at the dedication of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. That same day marked the former U.S. senator’s 80th...
KU Libraries’ streaming video options set to expand with new agreements
LAWRENCE — An extensive collection of streaming video resources provided by University of Kansas Libraries is expanding further with three new agreements. KU Libraries have added nearly 10,000 titles through Kanopy’s Bundled Academic Subscription for Education (BASE) and the top 1,000 titles from Swank Digital Campus. KU Libraries also will...
Understanding what democracy means proves key to supporting it, study finds
LAWRENCE — Winston Churchill famously said, “Democracy is the worst form of government — except for all those other forms that have been tried.”...