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Virtual reality application offers children with autism spectrum disorder a way to practice social skills
For individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), social interactions can be awkward or difficult to navigate. Whether it’s a conversation in the hallway at school or buying a candy bar at a grocery store, direct instruction and practice of social skills may be required to support success. Practicing these interactions...
KU junior named as finalist for Harry S. Truman Scholarship
A University of Kansas junior from Emporia is a finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. ...
Visiting scholar will address need for more diversity in STEM fields
A Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar will examine how to improve diversity in science during a lecture at the University of Kansas. ...
Clinic closures disrupt preventive health care for low-income women, study finds
Conservative legislation has resulted in funding cuts and clinic closures for abortion providers in many states. But such anti-abortion policies have damaging consequences on women who rely on family planning clinics for other health services, according to new research from the University of Kansas. ...
Grant focuses on identifying genetic pathways for language disorder
Language development in toddlers usually proceeds from gestures and garbled sounds into words and eventually full sentences. But for some children, language development can be delayed – even when there is no clear evidence of neurological, sensory-intellectual or emotional problems. ...
Shakespeare's text reimagined for today in 'Musings of Fire'
The University Theatre’s spring debut brings professional actors Zooming in to interact with student actors for the world premiere of “Musings of Fire.” A poignant illumination of the country’s current political, social and cultural climate, “Musings of Fire” has been adapted from Shakespeare’s text by Santiago Sosa, visiting assistant professor,...
Groundwater levels fall in central and western Kansas
After three years of small increases, average groundwater levels in central and western Kansas dropped during 2020 as most of the area experienced abnormally dry conditions for much of the year, according to preliminary data compiled by the Kansas Geological Survey. ...
KU lands grant to improve technology use among faculty, researchers in special education
The University of Kansas has earned funding to launch a center dedicated to connecting researchers, educators and higher education faculty across the country to improve the use of technology in special education. The Center for Innovation, Design & Digital Learning has begun its mission to build collaborative networks, spur innovation...
One Day. One KU. reaches new height of nearly $3.4 million
KU’s fourth annual One Day. One KU. giving day brought in gifts benefiting everything from butterflies to Alzheimer’s disease research on its most successful giving day to date. ...
KU qualifies 2 teams for National Debate Tournament
For the 54th consecutive year, the University of Kansas has qualified teams to compete at the National Debate Tournament. ...
'Jayhawk Theatre on the Air' turns contemporary plays into radio-style dramas for remote audiences
During the Great Depression, Orson Welles’ "The Mercury Theatre on the Air" brought new, exciting dramas to communities that couldn’t otherwise afford to attend theatre. Fast-forward to the current pandemic, with theatres mostly closed and so many people out of work. The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance...
University announces first cohort of KU Public Scholars
A diverse group of University of Kansas researchers from a broad range of scholarly backgrounds — and including many female and underrepresented voices — will receive training and work together to produce public scholarship that speaks to a broader audience. ...
KU ranked as No. 5 best school in the country for veterans
The University of Kansas ranks fifth nationally among Tier 1 research institutions in the annual “Military Friendly Schools” survey, up from a No. 6 ranking last year. ...
Artists balance risk, caution to make work during pandemic
Who’s an essential worker during a pandemic, when people are asked to stay home to stop the spread? Grocery clerks, sure. Truckers. EMTs. But what about artists? ...
A secret, two-note formula tugs heartstrings in movies
Can a few seconds' worth of music convey the triumph of civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr., the price he paid to achieve it and yet presage the struggles to come in our own time? ...
Porras selected to lead diversity efforts at Dominican University
After a 15-year career at the University of Kansas, Precious Porras is leaving to take the next step in her career. Porras, assistant vice provost for student affairs, was selected to be the chief diversity officer for Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. ...
Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit goes virtual, highlights groundbreaking research
Eight University of Kansas graduate students from the Lawrence campus and five graduate students from the KU Medical Center are putting their groundbreaking research on public display starting Feb. 18. ...
KPR launches book club with ‘Ladybird, Collected’
Kansas Public Radio is launching its first book club. ...
Virtual KU Engineering Expo expands opportunities for K-8 participants
One of the University of Kansas School of Engineering’s signature events dating back more than a century will take place later this month – in a virtual format. The KU Engineering Expo is set for noon-3 p.m. Feb. 21 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 22. Events are primarily geared toward...
Researcher calls for improved, Afrocentric approach to mental health services for Black mothers
Amittia Parker worked for 10 years as an infant and early-childhood mental health consultant serving families with children with challenging behaviors. She saw how the system consistently focused on the problems of Black mothers, making assumptions about why they experienced mental health challenges and often blaming them for negative mental...
KU will offer Virtual Career & Internship Expo on Feb. 17
The University Career Center is hosting its annual Career & Internship Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. This virtual event will feature more than 100 employers from across the country that are recruiting for full-time and part-time jobs and internships. ...
KU Public Safety releases 2020 crime data for Lawrence campus
Reported crimes were down on the University of Kansas Lawrence campus, according to statistics released today by the KU Public Safety Office. ...
Study: Facing heat illness and dehydration risks, marching bands need access to athletic trainers
Spring 2021 Architecture Lecture Series programming announced
The School of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas has announced the Spring 2021 Architecture Lecture Series lineup. ...
KU Debate finishes 2nd at Northwestern Tournament
The University of Kansas debate team finished the regular season around midnight Feb. 8 with strong performances at the Owen L. Coon Memorial Debate Tournament hosted by Northwestern University. ...
KU series to feature expert in addiction and health disparities in racial, ethnic minorities
The Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research & Treatment at the University of Kansas will kick off its spring seminar series featuring a talk on community-responsive interventions for addictive behaviors. ...
KU team wins NEA grant to turn women transitioning from incarceration's challenges into interactive art
An interdisciplinary research team at the University of Kansas has been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to turn challenges, biases and pressures women face while transitioning from incarceration back to society into an interactive artistic exhibition for the public. ...
Author makes new discoveries about proto-feminist work
class="image">Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan presenting her book to Charles VI, seated on the left, with courtiers, at the beginning of "Le Livre du chemin de long estude." Attributed to the Master of the Cité des Dames and workshop. Image credit: The British Library, Harley 4431 f. ...
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduates 273rd Basic Training Class
Twenty-eight new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) Feb. 5 at a ceremony held in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium. ...
Researchers study how lifelong environmentalists want their remains handled after death
Traditional burial in a graveyard has environmental costs. Graves can take up valuable land, leak embalming chemicals and involve nonbiodegradable materials like concrete, as well as the plastic and steel that make up many caskets. But the other mainstream option — cremation — releases dangerous chemicals and greenhouse gasses into...