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KU announces appointments to support international engagement
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas Institute for International and Global Engagement (KU-IIGE) was launched in February to enhance KU’s international scholarship and global engagement efforts. Melissa Birch, associate professor in the School of Business, will lead the institute as the inaugural executive director. ...
University community remembers longtime researcher John Haslam
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas community is remembering pharmaceutical researcher John Haslam, who died July 8 at age 83. ...
Shared efforts lead to KU's United Nations Academic Impact membership
LAWRENCE — On July 6, the University of Kansas became the next institution to join United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), a global network of more than 1,500 institutions of higher education. Both in their daily work and in activities purposefully tied to UNAI, member institutions commit to furthering United Nations...
Access to food assistance program curbs child maltreatment, study finds
LAWRENCE — The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps offset the costs for families who face food insecurity. It’s one of the most frequently accessed public programs, aiding more than 43 million people each month. But SNAP also provides an unanticipated benefit: preventing child maltreatment. ...
Idea of ice age 'species pump' in the Philippines boosted by new way of drawing evolutionary trees
KU journalism school will offer new concentration in Media Arts and Production
LAWRENCE — Recognizing the explosive need for creative content and media production, the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications at the University of Kansas is launching a concentration in Media Arts and Production. ...
KPR will host annual ice cream social
LAWRENCE — Kansas Public Radio, based at the University of Kansas, will host an ice cream social this month to show appreciation to its member community. ...
Dole Institute announces 20th anniversary programming
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced the start of its 20th programming year with a slate of signature events featuring world-class leaders, including KU alumni. ...
KU announces interim leadership and upcoming search for dean of KU Libraries
LAWRENCE — Barbara A. Bichelmeyer, provost and executive vice chancellor at the University of Kansas, has selected two individuals to serve as interim co-deans for KU Libraries. ...
University of Kansas announces spring 2022 honor roll
LAWRENCE — More than 6,200 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2022 semester. ...
People underestimate the surprising impact of reaching out, study finds
LAWRENCE — Although the pandemic instigated an environment of isolation, it also provided an impetus for people to reach out and reconnect with others. ...
Grant will expand Russian studies program for Kansas high schools
LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas researcher has received a grant from the U.S. Russia Foundation (USRF) for $220,000 to provide opportunities and access to Russian studies to Kansas high school students, primarily through the offering of free, online elementary Russian language courses. ...
John Colombo receives research award from International Congress of Infant Studies
LAWRENCE — The International Congress of Infant Studies (ICIS) honored John Colombo, director of the KU Life Span Institute and interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, with an award recognizing his 35 years of research in the neurodevelopment and cognition of children from infancy through early...
Watkins Health Services reaccredited
LAWRENCE – There are approximately 2,700 institutes of higher education in the United States that have health and wellness services, but just 11% of those are accredited. ...
KU Endowment selects next president
LAWRENCE — Dan Martin is the next president of KU Endowment. KU Endowment Board of Trustees Chair Dave Dillon introduced Martin at a meeting with staff earlier today, July 12. Martin currently serves as the chief philanthropy officer at the Texas division of St. Luke’s Health and has extensive experience...
University of Kansas names five new distinguished professors
LAWRENCE – Five University of Kansas professors have joined elite company by being named distinguished professors. Sharon Billings and Marta Caminero-Santangelo received the designation of University Distinguished Professor, while Jie Han, Peter Ukpokodu and Lisa Wolf-Wendel received the designation of Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor. ...
KU researchers, entrepreneurs capitalizing on Lawrence’s designation as America’s ‘Fastest Growing’ tech hub
LAWRENCE — Lawrence is growing tech jobs faster than any other city in America, according to data from a prominent national think tank. ...
Panel discussion will explore possible legal impact of Dobbs v. Jackson
LAWRENCE — A panel discussion featuring University of Kansas School of Law scholars will explore the ramifications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling affecting access to abortion services. ...
Department of Theatre & Dance names 2022 award and scholarship winners
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance recognized 53 students as recipients of its year-end awards and scholarships, totaling over $225,000 in financial support. ...
Pharmacy student earns national research award
LAWRENCE — Yezan Salamoun, a Doctor of Pharmacy student in the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, has received an Underrepresented Minority Gateway Research Award from the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education. AFPE awards the scholarship to Pharm.D. and undergraduate students who are considering a career in research. The award...
KU Alumni Association invites campus, community partners to participate in Homecoming 2022
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will host its 110th Homecoming Sept. 26-Oct. 1, culminating in the KU football game against Iowa State on Oct. 1 in David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Home on the Hill.”...
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KU offering 3 new graduate degrees to Fort Leavenworth community beginning in fall 2022
LEAVENWORTH — The University of Kansas has been awarded a new agreement to offer three graduate degrees to the Fort Leavenworth community beginning with the fall 2022 semester. ...