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New book explores co-evolution of faculty training with educational trends
LAWRENCE — Since the 1970s, colleges and universities have seen an increase in faculty development, or programs designed to help professors improve their teaching. These centers for teaching and learning have adapted their approaches just as pedagogy in the classroom has shifted to student-centered and student-directed approaches. “At the Crossroads...
KU announces August, September 2021 Employees of the Month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas recently has announced the June and July 2021 Employees of the Month. These staff members have made outstanding contributions to the Lawrence campus community. ...
KU, community partners sponsoring '51 Years OUT! Celebrating Gay Liberation History of KU and Lawrence'
LAWRENCE — The Lawrence Gay Liberation Front (LGLF), which began at the University of Kansas in 1970, has an important place in KU and local history. Join the 50th anniversary celebration of LGLF and early activism that challenged stereotypes and discrimination, changed the cultural climate and created a foundation for...
Fall 2021 KU Architecture Lecture Series lineup announced
LAWRENCE — The School of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas has announced programming for the Fall 2021 Architecture Lecture Series. ...
KU to resume Educate & Act Series, offering sessions to address participation in US democracy
LAWRENCE — A series that encourages civic participation among members of the University of Kansas community will resume this fall with two virtual events. ...
KU CREES Cold War global legacies series will include speaker Fiona Hill
LAWRENCE — A new lecture series from the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES) at the University of Kansas will feature some of the world’s leading experts to talk about the Cold War and its aftermath. ...
Study: Whether journalists who left jobs chose to or were laid off predicts physical, emotional reaction
New School of Business program aims to instill professional excellence among undergraduates
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business has launched a new program aimed at developing professionalism among undergraduate business students. ...
Thirteen KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for fall
LAWRENCE — This fall, 13 University of Kansas students will receive an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA). UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. ...
Self Graduate Fellowship announces 2021-2022 Board of Trustees
LAWRENCE – The Madison and Lila Self Graduate Programs at the University of Kansas have announced the Board of Trustees for the Self Graduate Fellowship. Trustees include KU leaders and faculty members:...
KU’s Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence Awards scholarships to ICCAE Scholars
LAWRENCE — The Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (ICCAE) at the University of Kansas has awarded five ICCAE scholars with an academic scholarship. ICCAE scholars are high-achieving students in the intelligence and national security studies (INSS) minor or certificate program at KU and who are dedicated to working in...
'Amplification' of other people's ideas bolsters one's own status, KU research finds
Career & Experiential Learning Offices bring Experiential Learning Institute to KU
LAWRENCE — This fall, 15 faculty and instructional staff from across University of Kansas units will be completing a six-week virtual experiential learning training program administered by the Institute for Experiential Learning (IFEL) through a partnership with the Office of Academic Programs & Experiential Learning. The program will expose participants...
Feel the noise! Play about air guitar opens KU Theatre season
LAWRENCE – "Airness," a comedy written by Chelsea Marcantel, will rock the William Inge Memorial Theatre at the University of Kansas. This peek into the lives of air guitar contestants in competition is directed by Jonah Greene, doctoral student in KU's Department of Theatre & Dance. ...
Project on the History of Black Writing lecture series will further explore Zora Neale Hurston's life, legacy
Documentary explores how mothers bring whole selves to art
LAWRENCE – At one time or another, nearly every employed person feels pressed by the push and pull of personal and work life. For mothers who are the primary caregivers of young children, it's even more extreme. ...
School of Engineering’s Tiberti Lecture set for Oct. 14
LAWRENCE — A past president of the American Society of Civil Engineers will give this year’s J.A. Tiberti Family Lecture at the University of Kansas School of Engineering. ...
New $1.25 million grant enables investigation into vital role of sex hormones in tissue repair
Donna Ginther named recipient of ASCB Public Service Award
LAWRENCE — The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) announced in early September that Donna Ginther, University of Kansas Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Economics, has been named recipient of the group’s prestigious Public Service Award, which recognizes outstanding public service in support of biomedical research or advocacy of...
KU Alumni Association announces events for Homecoming 2021
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will celebrate its 109th Homecoming Oct. 13-16, culminating in the KU football game against Texas Tech on Oct. 16 in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. ...
KU Law, Wichita State partner to expand accelerated bachelor's, law degree program
LAWRENCE – Students at Wichita State University will have an opportunity to accelerate their legal education and save a year of tuition, thanks to an expansion of the Legal Education Accelerated Degree (LEAD) program at the University of Kansas. ...
2021 HOK Diversity, Design Scholarship awarded to KU architecture student
LAWRENCE — Global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm HOK has awarded its 2021 HOK Diversity x Design Scholarship to University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design architecture student Darius Mathis. ...