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Cruel jokes presaged civil war in Renaissance France
The legal concept of “fighting words” is well-established in American law, and Bruce Hayes understands better than most why that is so. The University of Kansas researcher's new book analyzes how hurtful words led to actual warfare in 16th century France. ...
KU Edwards Campus launches online nutrition certificate to address workforce demand
— To help fulfill the increasing demand for healthy and safe food consumption, the University of Kansas is launching a new online undergraduate certificate in nutrition this fall through a collaboration between its Edwards Campus and KU Medical Center. Individuals wishing to start a career as a dietitian, food safety...
Precedent set in racial discrimination cases should extend to LGBTQ, law professor says
High-profile cases have circulated through American courts in which people argue their religious beliefs allow them to not provide goods or services to same-sex couples. A University of Kansas law professor writes in a new article that while the question of whether such denials are legal has not been settled,...
KU craftsmen roll up their sleeves to rebuild the historic 'doors to campus'
The bold, iconic entrance to Strong Hall has been the “doorway to KU” for generations of Jayhawks. The two-story main entrance with its 18 windows and 234 panes of glass stands stalwart as the seasons pass and thousands of students, faculty and staff flow through its historic doors. Those doors,...
Five KU students earn Fulbright Awards
Five University of Kansas students were selected to receive prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Awards to study, conduct research and teach English abroad for the 2020-2021 academic year. One additional KU student was named as an alternate Fulbright recipient. ...
University of Kansas to partner with nonprofit CVKey Project to pilot new app developed to assist communities with reopening responsibly
As the University of Kansas begins to reopen parts of campus, it will participate in a pilot project to test a health verification mobile app called CVKey. The app was created by CVKey Project, a nonprofit initiative co-founded by former Google vice president Brian McClendon, a KU alumnus. KU will...
KU announces new 2020-2021 Self Memorial Scholars
Sixteen students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas Madison and Lila Self Memorial Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. ...
Sam Steuart wins Philip Whitcomb Essay Contest
Recent University of Kansas graduate Sam Steuart has won the Philip W. Whitcomb Memorial Essay Prize at KU with an essay on the relationship between growing prison populations and the reduction of welfare support in U.S. public policy. ...
Recruitment of women by violent ethnopolitical organizations explored in new study
Ethnopolitical organizations are routinely criticized for being inhospitable to women. ...
Academic center changes its name to reflect broader scope of services
The Academic Achievement & Access Center (AAAC) changed its name, effective June 1, to the University Academic Support Centers, or UASC. ...
KU research award recipients working toward treatments for cancer, other diseases
Three projects with the potential to help patients suffering from chronic diseases were selected to receive the 2020 J.R. and Inez Jay Fund research award. Researchers from the Higuchi Biosciences Center and the departments of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry are among this year’s honorees. ...
Pharmacy school again exceeds national average for residency placement
Close to half of the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy 2020 graduates applied to residency programs, and once again, KU pharmacy students matched at a rate far above the national average, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. ...
Study identifies common barriers, facilitators of comprehensive campus sexual assault policy
Sexual assault is a widely acknowledged problem on U.S. campuses, yet there is surprisingly little consistent guidance on how institutions can best form policies that help prevent such incidents and how best to respond when assaults do occur. A new study by the University of Kansas has identified some of...
Remdesivir, the drug therapy recently authorized under emergency-use protocol for COVID-19, contains crucial ingredient from KU
When the Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency-use authorization for the investigational pharmaceutical remdesivir to treat COVID-19 on May 1, in part it was due to pioneering work performed by pharmaceutical chemists at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in 1990. Today, KU graduates still hold important jobs...
To reel in job, study suggests casting multiple nets
The counterintuitive appeal of Stanford University sociologist Mark Granovetter’s theory about “the strength of weak ties” being key to finding a job has steadily grown since he first published it in 1973. ...
Jayhawk Esports win in Cinderella story
After early termination of regular season College League of Legends play due to the COVID-19 pandemic, other tournament providers offered weekly tournaments. Jayhawk Esports participated in the third Battlefly/Riot tournament, coming through as the grand champions in a Cinderella story. ...
Chancellor announces promotions, tenure for 2020
Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved promotion and the award of tenure where indicated to 97 individuals on the University of Kansas Medical Center and 62 individuals on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses. ...
Trump order aimed at social media 'could be disastrous,' media law expert says
The White House announced Thursday that President Donald Trump intended to sign an executive order targeting social media companies, including Twitter, Facebook and Google, for the ways they monitor content on their platforms. The order comes just days after Twitter placed fact-checking labels on Trump’s tweets regarding mail-in ballots, which...
US move on Hong Kong autonomy has trade, cold war implications, world trade expert says
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer maintains autonomy from mainland China, a move that could have significant ramifications in trade between the U.S. and Hong Kong. While the island has been exempt from tariffs leveled by the Trump administration, Wednesday’s move will likely...
Associate professor earns Emerging Scholar honor for international management research
Minyoung Kim, associate professor of strategy and international business at the University of Kansas School of Business, will receive the 2020 International Management (IM) Division FIU Emerging Scholar Award from the Academy of Management. ...
‘Paracomedy’ examines appropriation of humor in Greek tragedy
Woody Allen often writes about how comedy and tragedy are intertwined. ...
New book contrasts modern dance pioneers
In the post-World War II period, José Limón was the toast of the modern dance world. Erick Hawkins was injured and exiled, seeking a way back that would not torture his and other dancers’ bodies. But today, a new book examining and contrasting their careers holds them up at least...
Study shows self-sacrifice top motivator for Iraqis working in public service
People who make careers of public service may cite many motivations for choosing their work, including loyalty to institutions and parties or the desire to shape public policy. A new University of Kansas study shows that is not the case in Iraq, a nation unique in the upheaval, violence and...
Expert available to discuss moral implications for reopening economy
While scientists and economists are debating the health and financial reasons of why the economy should reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic, there is another factor that should also be considered. ...
KPR cancels 2020 KPR Ice Cream Social
Kansas Public Radio was set to hold its fourth annual KPR Ice Cream Social on June 18 at Maceli’s. The ice cream social draws nearly 300 KPR members and listeners from around the area. Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, KPR has decided to cancel the 2020 event. ...
Dole Institute awards congressional history prize to state students
The Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections at the University of Kansas Dole Institute of Politics honored three projects with the 2020 Robert J. Dole Congressional History Prize for this year’s Kansas History Day State Contest. The event was judged in April 2020 virtually with the theme “Breaking...
Mathematics department announces Spring 2020 Awards
The University of Kansas mathematics department recently recognized its undergraduate and graduate students and faculty for outstanding academic and teaching achievements. Usually these awards are presented at the department’s annual honors banquet, but due to COVID-19 concerns, the banquet was not held this year. ...
With new NSF grant, firm aims to cheaply produce hydrogen for consumers via ‘water splitting’ breakthrough
A startup firm with roots in the University of Kansas School of Engineering and Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis will leverage a two-year, $750,000 Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Science Foundation to advance technology that can broaden the popularity and ease of owning cars with hydrogen fuel...
‘Downsizing’ book encourages older people to confront their possessions
A whole self-help industry has erupted around showing people how to organize their homes and get rid of clutter. While this applies to many Americans, it is especially significant for older adults. ...
Law school honors 2020 graduates for scholarship, leadership and service
Ten University of Kansas School of Law graduates from the Class of 2020 received awards for distinguishing themselves in scholarship, leadership and service to the law school and the community. ...