News
Author follows Japanese bells under sea, around world in new book
More news
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. ...
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...
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? ...
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 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...
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. ...
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. ...
KU hosting information sessions about Transition to Postsecondary Education for students with intellectual disabilities
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Transition to Postsecondary Education program (KU TPE) will host a Jayhawk Night informational meeting at sites across the state of Kansas for students with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and their families to learn about the program and application process. ...
Graduate students to compete in Three Minute Thesis Competition
LAWRENCE – Years of research explained in 180 seconds or less. That is what to expect when University of Kansas graduate students present their cutting-edge research in a unique competition called the Three Minute Thesis, or 3MT. ...
'The Space Between' showcases creative works by student survivors of sexual violence
LAWRENCE — An exhibition opening this month at the University of Kansas is shining a spotlight on creative works produced by student survivors of sexual violence. ...
Spencer Museum’s annual Backyard Bash features student installations in Marvin Grove
LAWRENCE — The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas announces its sixth annual Backyard Bash, which opens Oct. 21 and remains on view in Marvin Grove through Nov. 12. Part exhibition, part festival, the Backyard Bash celebrates the interplay of nature, culture and the character of community...
School of Business honors KC business leaders with Distinguished Alumni Award
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business will honor business leaders Peter and Veronica Mallouk with its Distinguished Alumni Award this year. ...
Public tour of KU Field Station’s Baldwin Woods Forest Preserve set for Oct. 30
Editor's note: As of Oct. 20, this event is now at full capacity. ...
KU announces ExCEL Award winners, concludes 109th Homecoming celebration
LAWRENCE — Three University of Kansas students were named winners of the 31st annual Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership (ExCEL) Awards. Javen Betts of Kansas City, Kansas; Nikki Brown of Lisle, Illinois; and Lily Nguyen of Wichita were honored during halftime of the KU-Texas Tech football game Oct. 16...
KU Endowment board members elect 4 new trustees
LAWRENCE — At the annual meeting of the KU Endowment Board of Trustees on Oct. 15, four new trustees were elected: Kannon Shanmugam of Great Falls, Virginia; Petra Tasheff of New York, New York; Elizabeth Boldridge Tovar of Iowa City, Iowa; and Frank Tsuru of Houston, Texas. ...
In search of the beat, KU Theatre goes 'Head Over Heels'
LAWRENCE — Theatregoers will be dancing in their seats to songs by The Go-Go’s during a new production opening Oct. 22 at the University of Kansas. The jukebox musical “Head Over Heels” includes “We Got the Beat,” “Vacation,” “Our Lips are Sealed” and the song that serves as the title,...