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Black parents protect children's privacy through home schooling, research shows
Privacy is among the most cherished of American rights. Yet, one of society’s most vulnerable populations — Black children — are denied the benefits of the right to privacy through discriminatory educational practices, and a growing number of Black parents are turning to home education to protect that right, according...
41 KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring
This spring, 41 KU students will receive an Undergraduate Research Award. UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. ...
Nominations are open for Student Employee of the Year
The University Career Center (UCC) is accepting nominations for the University of Kansas Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) award. Nominations are open until Feb. 5. The award recognizes student employees who embody service excellence, dedication and stellar academic achievement. Any supervisor may nominate up to three students for the...
Reversal of transgender military ban more than 'reopening of door of opportunity,' discrimination law expert says
President Joe Biden issued an executive order Monday ending a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. The order reverses a policy put in place by the Trump administration. Kyle Velte, associate professor of law at the University of Kansas and expert in sexual orientation and gender identity and...
Robin Wall Kimmerer to give 2021 Spencer Lecture for The Commons
Acclaimed writer, professor and scientist Robin Wall Kimmerer will give the 2021 Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture at 7 p.m. April 1. The event will be broadcast live. ...
Study finds overidentification skews online job reviews
Corporate consultants have preached “aligning” oneself with one’s workplace for decades. And a new study shows how far some have taken the notion, to the point they are quite willing to tell flattering lies about their organization to online review sites like Glassdoor. ...
KU child care training partnership awarded $2.3 million
Two previously independent early care and education training programs are collaborating to provide professional development opportunities and technical assistance to child care providers across Kansas, with a total grant of $2.3 million awarded through the Kansas Department for Children and Families (KDCF). ...
KU scholars receive national recognition for humanities research
Two University of Kansas professors are putting medieval studies in the national spotlight. The National Endowment for the Humanities funds just 7% of the more than 1,000 fellowship applications it receives each year. Last month, only two of the $60,000 grants went to scholars in Kansas — both of them...
Addiction researchers recount how they made recovery meetings available remotely during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created new perils and challenges for people experiencing substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. Social distancing and isolation can trigger loneliness, anxiety and depression. These circumstances have put some “recreational users” at risk for developing addictions and caused some in recovery from addictions to relapse. ...
KU will hold summit on community-engaged learning and scholarship
The KU Center for Service Learning will host the Summit on Community-Engaged Learning and Scholarship on Jan. 27. The goal of this summit is to engage, connect and support University of Kansas faculty, staff and administrators with interest in:...
Study urges Congress to act to ensure independence of federal judges
Former President Donald Trump's removal of prominent officials not willing to do his bidding grabbed headlines throughout his tenure, but he also took less well-publicized steps to bring the federal bureaucracy under his control by dismantling key parts of the civil service. A University of Kansas law professor argues in...
KU faculty recognized for pivoting research to address COVID-19 pandemic
Two University of Kansas faculty members are being recognized for adjusting their research to better understand the coronavirus pandemic and to provide valuable information to the public and policymakers. ...
University community mourns death of Mark Richter, professor of molecular biosciences
The University of Kansas community is mourning the death of Mark Richter, 69, professor of molecular biosciences. He died Dec. 26, 2020, following a seven-week battle with COVID-19. ...
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduates 272nd Basic Training Class
Twenty new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Jan. 15 at a ceremony held in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium. ...
COVID-19 rapid test under development at KU moving closer to commercial readiness
An at-home COVID-19 test developed by researchers at the University of Kansas is moving toward commercial production. ...
Law professor creates privacy-focused conference
A new conference created by a privacy law scholar at the University of Kansas School of Law aims to explore privacy beyond abstract concepts. ...
Dole Institute to host filmmakers, scholars and leaders this spring semester
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its virtual programming lineup for the spring 2021 semester. With the inauguration of a new president, the focus of the early schedule will be on the presidency. Spring will also feature a new exhibition, "Voices from...
Researchers fighting cancer and advancing understanding of autism receive KU achievement awards
University of Kansas experts helping meet the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder and their families and advancing precision cancer medicine have been named recipients of the Steven F. Warren Research Achievement Award and the KU Research Staff and Postdoctoral Achievement Awards. ...
Intermarriage's effect on cultural 'assimilation' of Asian Americans examined in new book
Growing up in a Korean household after immigrating to New York City as a young child, Kelly Chong was raised with the tacit understanding that she would eventually marry someone of her own race. ...
KU, K-State faculty named recipients of Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards
faculty members at two Kansas universities have been identified as recipients of the Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards, the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence. ...
New KU research center to map clearer pathways from learning outcomes to employment success
In a rapidly evolving economy with ever-shifting workforce demands, how can universities, businesses and students better meet each other’s needs? There’s a map for that. ...
KU studies show breakfast can improve basketball shooting performance
Parents around the world have long told us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Soon, basketball coaches may join them. ...
New Bachelor of Science in Education, elementary education prepares educators to lead inclusive classrooms
– The early years of a children's education provide a vital foundation for their future development, creating a base for lifelong learning as well as cognitive and social growth. To help fulfill the growing need for teachers who can help children in the Kansas City area during this crucial stage...
Presidential rhetoric expert can comment on Biden inaugural speech
A University of Kansas expert in presidential rhetoric from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump is available to journalists to react to President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural address on Wednesday, Jan. 20. ...
Web application developed at KU shows promise in helping improve the communication skills of infants, young children
Using data to inform decisions or next steps isn’t just the bedrock of boardrooms and business. A team of University of Kansas researchers has shown that it’s also the foundation for improving the language development and communication skills of infants and toddlers. ...
Study analyzes US, European free speech traditions, suggests inevitable clashes
Americans take great pride in the tradition of free speech. Enshrined in the Constitution, the tradition is quite different than those of Europe and other parts of the world, which not only provide different histories but the possibility for clashes on what is and is not permissible speech. Such disagreements...
Trump's fixation on 'fat' exposes cultural and political divisions
“Fat. Pig. Slob. Disgusting animal.”...
Carnegie Foundation selects KU for 2020 community engagement classification
The Carnegie Foundation announced the University of Kansas is one of 75 institutions reclassified, after being awarded originally in 2010, with the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. KU is one of only 52 research institutions to receive it. ...
Remarkable new species of snake, found hidden in KU Biodiversity Institute’s herpetology collection, occupies its own unique branch on the snake Tree of Life
To be fair, the newly described Waray Dwarf Burrowing Snake (Levitonius mirus) is pretty great at hiding. ...
Dole Institute's 2020 Post-Election Conference to debut as video series
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced that the biennial Post-Election Conference will debut as an 11-part video series on the institute’s YouTube channel. ...