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Service learning excellence recognized with awards and juried presentations
LAWRENCE — The Center for Service Learning (CSL) at the University of Kansas has announced the 2022 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. ...
16 KU Engineering faculty members among most cited researchers in the world, study shows
LAWRENCE — Sixteen faculty members at the University of Kansas School of Engineering are among the top 2% of scientists worldwide cited by others in research publications, according to a study from Stanford University. ...
KU CREES announces Laird essay contest winners
LAWRENCE — The Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies (CREES) at the University of Kansas has announced that the 2022 Roy D. and Betty Laird Essay Contest winners are undergraduate students John Lubianetsky, for his essay “The United States’ Role in Resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Transformation and Change...
KU International Affairs names Eron Memaj as International Support Services director
LAWRENCE — KU International Affairs has announced that Eron Memaj will be the new director of International Support Services at the University of Kansas. ...
KU celebrates undergraduate research
LAWRENCE — Over 215 undergraduate students participated in the 25th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium this year at the University of Kansas. The symposium was entirely online and features oral and poster presentations as well as artist talks and creative displays from many disciplines. Presentations can still be viewed on the...
Three KU students earn Fulbright awards
LAWRENCE – Three University of Kansas students received prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Awards to study, conduct research and teach English abroad for the 2022-2023 academic year. Four additional KU students were named as alternate Fulbright recipients. ...
Stacey Vanderhurst receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Nigeria
LAWRENCE — Stacey Vanderhurst, University of Kansas assistant professor of women, gender & sexuality studies, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to study how Nigerian women are fighting harassment in public spaces. ...
KU’s ATLAS center features research in showcase with global reach
LAWRENCE — Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS) at the University of Kansas has presented a grant project focused on promoting quality science education for students with disabilities at the 2022 STEM for All Video Showcase: Access, Inclusion, and Equity, which runs May 10-17. ...
Center creating lab-on-a-chip technology for medical tests wins $6.6 million in continued NIH funding
LAWRENCE — A research center based at the University of Kansas that develops rapid next-generation tests for a host of human ailments like cancer, stroke and COVID-19 recently earned $6.6 million in continued funding over the next five years from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Biomedical Imaging...
Center for Undergraduate Research honors students, mentors
LAWRENCE — In early May, the University of Kansas Center for Undergraduate Research honored the winners of the Courtwright Award for Undergraduate Research Excellence and the Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards. ...
KU announces new 2022-2023 Self Memorial Scholars
LAWRENCE – Nineteen students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas Madison and Lila Self Memorial Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. ...
Dole Institute announces recipients for 2022 Robert J. Dole Service to Country Award, Elizabeth Dole Public Service Award
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced the winners of the 2022 Robert J. Dole Service to Country Award and the 2022 Elizabeth Dole Public Service Award. ...
Spencer Museum announces 2022 Brosseau Creativity Award recipients
LAWRENCE — The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas has announced the 2022 recipients of the Jack & Lavon Brosseau Creativity Awards. Established by benefactor Lavon Brosseau in 2011, the awards honor innovative and risk-taking creative work in the categories of writing and diverse media from KU...
KU students take part in math competitions
LAWRENCE — University of Kansas students have tested their mathematical prowess at local, state and national events. ...
Professor's book chapter traces evolution of Chinese law, current lack of a 'legal soul'
School of Education & Human Sciences to honor 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences will honor alumnus John Heim with one of its top awards this spring. ...
2022 KU seniors honor high school teachers with Wolfe Teaching Excellence Awards
LAWRENCE — Three outstanding high school teachers will be recognized with the Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award this graduation season at the University of Kansas. ...
Faculty member Emily Witt wins Michler Prize
LAWRENCE — Emily Witt, associate professor of mathematics, has been awarded the 2022-2023 Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize from the Association of Women in Mathematics and Cornell University. ...
AAI announces the Center for Positive Youth Development
LAWRENCE — The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) has announced its latest center, the Center for Positive Youth Development. ...
13 students receive research awards from Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research
University to honor retiring support, professional staff members
LAWRENCE — A University Support and University Professional Staff luncheon is planned this week to honor retiring KU employees. Barbara Bichelmeyer, provost and executive vice chancellor, will honor the retirees at the event at 11 a.m. May 12 in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Retirees will receive a gift. ...
Study finds empathy training improves mother-child relationships, life satisfaction
LAWRENCE — Any parent who has had a child reach middle school age can attest that adolescence can be a tough time. A new study from the University of Kansas and Baker University has found that an intervention focusing on empathy skills can improve relationships between mothers and children and...
KU recognizes 13 students with 2022 University Awards, Campanile Award
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics. ...