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Ada Emmett named university ombuds
LAWRENCE – Ada Emmett has been named university ombuds and has agreed to lead the University of Kansas Ombuds Office. Emmett joined the office in 2019 and most recently served as acting university ombuds. Her appointment is effective immediately. ...
Sloan Foundation grant to support Indigenous students in STEM programs at KU, Haskell
Spotlight on Care shifts focus for fall 2022
LAWRENCE – Back for its fourth year, Spotlight on Care will take a slightly different approach to convening the University of Kansas community around the research and practice of care. With the number of related opportunities across the Lawrence campus increasing, the partners who initially developed the series have chosen...
KU experts can discuss outsized influence of abortion politics in America on November midterm elections
LAWRENCE — As the November midterm elections approach, the issue of abortion looms large over many races, ballot initiatives and candidates. Voters in California, Vermont, Michigan and Kentucky will find measures on their ballots aimed at either protecting or curbing reproductive rights, and candidates across the political spectrum are making...
Study will sharpen understanding of precipitation's influence on aerosols in the atmosphere
School of Law announces associate dean for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Law has announced the appointment of Jamila Jefferson-Jones, professor of law, as the new associate dean for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. ...
Study delves into how Catholic school teachers balance monetizing of education, meeting vocational call
University announces that Robinson Center pools are closed
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced that swimming pools in Robinson Center are no longer available to KU students, faculty or staff for open swimming. In May, it was announced that the Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Science, which managed and maintained the pools, is no longer...
KU launches Higher Learning Commission accreditation reaffirmation process
LAWRENCE — In a little more than two years, the University of Kansas will undergo evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to reaffirm its accreditation. On Aug. 29, steering committee team members from all KU campuses will assemble in the Kansas Union’s Big 12 Room to formally begin a...
Tribal law expert available to discuss imminent Indian Child Welfare Act case heard by Supreme Court
LAWRENCE — The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear the case of Brackeen v. Haaland, which will consider the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act. ...
W.M. Keck Foundation awards $1.2 million to KU, University of Chicago team to transform understanding of RNA splicing
Notable artists, educators to visit for Fall 2022 KU Design Symposium Lecture Series
LAWRENCE — The School of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas has announced programming for the Fall 2022 KU Design Symposium Lecture Series. ...
Lawrence campus 2022 United Way campaign launches Aug. 27
LAWRENCE — The annual Lawrence campus campaign for the United Way begins Saturday, Aug. 27, when University of Kansas employees are encouraged to attend the Unite and Take Flight event at the Lawrence Regional Airport. Daytime events include children’s activities, food truck, aircraft displays, as well as plane and helicopter...
KU Legal Aid Clinic, Douglas County DA's Office and Lawrence Public Library to host criminal record expungement clinic
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Law’s Legal Aid Clinic will host a Clean Slate Criminal Record Expungement Clinic in partnership with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office and Lawrence Public Library. The clinic will take place in person from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 12 in the...
Creativity, scholarship will be on display for Paper Plains Zine Fest
LAWRENCE – The Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity at the University of Kansas is partnering with multiple local organizations to host an event that allows attendees to explore written works meant to inform, inspire and instruct. ...
Measure to teach students self-determination translated to American Sign Language, shown to be effective with deaf youth
KU Libraries to present new exhibition highlighting disability studies
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Libraries’ newest exhibition, “Expanding the Canvas of Disability,” will open Sept. 22 in Watson Library’s Haricombe Gallery. The exhibition highlights the research and creative work of disability scholars across disciplines at KU. ...
KU Libraries now accepting nominations for open access award
LAWRENCE — The David Shulenburger Office of Scholarly Communication & Copyright is now accepting nominations for the annual Shulenburger Award for Innovation & Advocacy in Scholarly Communication. ...
Nine KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for fall
LAWRENCE — This fall, nine 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. ...
New principles for biological fieldwork will build equity for researchers and local communities
2022 KU Engineering graduate awarded $35,000 Phi Kappa Phi fellowship
LAWRENCE — Amanda Hertel, a 2022 University of Kansas graduate in chemical engineering from Shawnee, is the recipient of the 1897 Fellowship by the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi — the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The prestigious $35,000 fellowship recognizes the...