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Military aircraft to fly over Lawrence campus Friday, Saturday
Editor's note: The practice flyover on Friday, Nov. 5, is now expected to take place closer to 1:30 p.m. ...
School of Engineering to honor 4 alumni with Distinguished Engineering Service Award
LAWRENCE – Four alumni from the University of Kansas School of Engineering will receive the school’s highest award in a ceremony set for 6 p.m. Nov. 4. ...
KU partners with Topeka Public Schools to improve instruction for English, dual language learners
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Educational Opportunity Programs (CEOP) has been awarded a five-year, $2.44 million project to serve 125 educators, 450 students and 100 families through a partnership with Topeka Public Schools (TPS). ...
KU lands grant to help transform foster system, keep children in the home
LAWRENCE — Researchers at the University of Kansas have received a $3.7 million grant to help transition from a child welfare system that reacts to problematic home situations to one that provides resources and meets needs to prevent children from being removed from their families. ...
KU aerospace engineering claims top honors in international competitions
LAWRENCE — Aerospace engineering students at the University of Kansas have once again brought home multiple awards in international design competition, continuing a 40-year tradition of excellence. ...
Law Review Symposium to investigate judicial conduct and misconduct
LAWRENCE – Tasked with resolving all matters before them, judges are perceived to be impartial, fair and just. Their authority, however, has prevented some judges from always seeing the consequences of their actions. A panel of judicial ethics experts from across the country will discuss “Judicial Conduct & Misconduct: A...
KU to launch summer camps to educate high school students on aerospace engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has received federal funding to host a series of summer camps that will offer high school students short preparatory courses in aerospace engineering, artificial intelligence and computer science. The project is part of a partnership with Kansas State University to prepare the next generation...
Symposium to explore solutions to America’s rural health care access crisis
LAWRENCE — Some of the nation’s leading experts on rural health care design and administration are coming to the University of Kansas on Nov. 5 to show how new approaches can increase health care access in rural areas while also helping to revitalize small towns across the country. ...
University mourns death of KU student
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas community is mourning the death of Ellie Frances-Marie Stratman, who died unexpectedly on Oct. 24, 2021, at the age of 18. ...
KU will host events in honor of Veterans Day
LAWRENCE – In honor of Veterans Day, the University of Kansas will host and participate in a variety of events Nov. 6-14. Events are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. ...
Chancellor leads development of AAU principles to prevent sexual harassment
LAWRENCE — The Association of American Universities has adopted new principles on preventing sexual harassment based on recommendations of an advisory board co-chaired by University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas A. Girod. ...
Health economics expert available to discuss elimination of lead pipes provision in Biden's infrastructure bill
LAWRENCE — The Biden administration has proposed devoting $45 billion of its infrastructure bill to eliminating all lead pipes. But do the benefits justify the cost? ...
Student Involvement & Leadership Center unveils plans for Non-Traditional Student Week to celebrate KU students
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Student Involvement & Leadership Center will host a week of events for Non-Traditional Student Week to acknowledge the student population that juggles the competing responsibilities of work, family and life while pursuing their educational goals at KU. In-person and virtual events will take place...
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center graduates 284th Basic Training Class
HUTCHINSON — Twenty-four new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Oct. 22 at a ceremony in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium. ...
Autism research that relies on preschool peers receives grant to study predictive factors for communication development
LAWRENCE — If you’ve ever witnessed the blur of activity that is a typical preschool-age child, it can be difficult to imagine them as disciplined research partners. ...
Social work advocacy critical to address digital divide as social justice issue, authors say
Positive effect of self-interest examined in 'A Theory of Prudence'
LAWRENCE — We are often judged by how we treat others. But what about how we treat ourselves? ...
Following the Phog: Early commitment to United Way at KU
LAWRENCE — Basketball fans know about coach and athletic director Forrest “Phog” Allen’s contributions to the University of Kansas basketball program. But many people aren’t aware of his role as the chair of the very first campus campaign for the Community Chest, later to be known as the United Way. ...
Whistleblower in WorldCom scandal to deliver 2021 Sutton Lecture
LAWRENCE — Best-selling author and consultant Cynthia Cooper, who uncovered one of the largest incidents of accounting fraud in U.S. history, will deliver the University of Kansas School of Business Walter S. Sutton Ethics Lecture at 7 p.m. Nov. 10. ...
KU awarded $1M to help connect underrepresented KC youths with ‘out-of-school’ opportunities
LAWRENCE — A team led by researchers at the University of Kansas has received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help underrepresented Kansas City youths access enriching out-of-school opportunities. ...
KU offering new online maintenance, warehouse layout training
OVERLAND PARK — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies and universities to revisit how to receive and deliver necessary training to professionals. Without location as a factor, University of Kansas Lifelong & Professional Education (LPE) pivoted hands-on, in-person training to online delivery. This allows top instructors to work with the...
University community mourns death of French literature professor Allan Pasco
UPDATED 04/14/2022: The Department of French, Francophone & Italian Studies announced it will honor Pasco's life and career at the University of Kansas with a memorial service from 1-2 p.m. May 7 at the Spencer Research Library north gallery. ...