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Varying framing of 2017 Rohingya crisis shows misunderstandings of international events
When Rohingya Muslims came into conflict with the armed forces of the government of Myanmar, a Buddhist majority country, in 2017, more than 700,000 people were driven from their homes and thousands were killed. The attack carried out by Myanmar’s military was deemed ethnic cleansing by international bodies, but an...
KU School of Engineering produces personal protective equipment to aid health care workers
The University of Kansas campus may be largely shut down, but faculty, staff and graduate students at the School of Engineering are contributing to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, using their skills and resources to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical professionals. KU Engineering is innovating to design...
Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies selected for inaugural Tinker collaborative
The University of Kansas Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies (CLACS) has been chosen as one of 11 area study centers nationwide to participate in the first grant period of the Tinker Field Research Collaborative. ...
Six students receive KU Field Station Student Research Awards for 2020
Like everyone else this spring, field ecologists are making adjustments, but the work continues — and that goes for student researchers, too. The Kansas Biological Survey provides annual awards to KU students to help cover costs associated with their field experiments connected with the KU Field Station. ...
University of Washington-Tacoma dean interviewing for vice provost role
Rachel Endo, the founding dean and a professor in the School of Education at the University of Washington-Tacoma, will take part in interviews as a candidate for vice provost for diversity & equity at the University of Kansas. ...
Studies show men view 'traditional' depression as more severe
People around the world are isolating themselves to help slow the spread of COVID-19, but the crisis can heighten depression for those whose isolation has weakened their social support systems. Yet trends suggest men will be diagnosed with depression about half as often as women, whether in terms of new...
KU chemist named fellow in the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
A University of Kansas professor has been recognized with one of the highest honors awarded in the field of medical and biological engineering. ...
Avant-garde icon Georges Auric's story fleshed out a century on
Even a century later, the art world knows Georges Auric’s circle of friends by single names: Picasso, Poulenc, Satie, Cocteau. But few people know the role that the French composer and critic played as a go-between among the fractious groups fomenting such indelible artistic concepts as surrealism, cubism and dada. ...
KU scholar named fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
A faculty member at the University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts & Sciences has been elected a fellow of the prestigious Royal Society of Arts. ...
Spencer Museum, Charlotte Street, ArtsKC announce $120K Rocket Relief fund for local artists in need
A new emergency relief fund is now available for artists who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The Spencer Museum of Art, Charlotte Street Foundation and ArtsKC Regional Arts Council, with underwriting from the Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts and Theater League of Kansas City, are partnering...
Overuse of emergency room reducible through primary care relationship, economist finds
David Slusky keeps hearing the same comments from other parents who are isolating with young children. ...
Vice provost for diversity & equity finalist interviews announced
Three candidates for vice provost for diversity & equity at the University of Kansas will take part in finalist interviews with campus constituents. ...
Mahogany tree family dates back to last hurrah of the dinosaurs
You might own something made from mahogany like furniture, paneling or a musical instrument. ...
14 KC area math teachers receive awards of up to $10K for outstanding education
The Jedel Family Foundation has announced the recipients of this year’s Jedel Excellence in Mathematics Education Awards. The winners exemplify innovation, mentorship and service in elementary and secondary mathematics teaching. Over the last two weeks, these teachers were notified with surprise announcements during virtual staff gatherings, which were also attended...
Dave Tell named KU digital humanities institute co-director
Dave Tell, University of Kansas professor of communication studies and creator of the nationally renowned Emmett Till Memory Project, has been named co-director of KU's Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities. ...
Project on the History of Black Writing to host digital presentation recognizing 75th anniversary of 'Black Boy'
Howard Rambsy II, author, cultural critic and professor of African American & American literature at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, will present a webinar on Richard Wright’s autobiography, “Black Boy,” to mark the 75th anniversary of the book’s release. ...
KU announces 2020 Beckman Scholars
University of Kansas students Anton Barybin, of Lawrence, and Emily Hughes, of Leawood, have been selected for the Beckman Scholars Program, which supports research by exceptional undergraduates who seek to become leaders in the science field. Since 2015, KU has chosen two students for this annual honor, which is...
Three alumni receive top award from KU Law
Three University of Kansas School of Law alumni will receive the law school’s highest alumni honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, this year. The award celebrates graduates for their professional achievements, contributions to the legal field and service to their communities and the university. ...
New book outlines how students can become 'self-determined learners'
One major disruptor of the COVID-19 crisis has been the unprecedented need for millions of students to continue their education outside of a traditional classroom setting. But the crisis could be an opportunity to give students ownership of their own education and become the model for a new approach that...
KU-led project to reduce restaurant food waste continues during COVID-19 crisis
When stay-at-home orders to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are eventually lifted, most restaurants can reopen their doors. Yet when it's back to business as usual, chances are that some of that food will be thrown out. A partnership among University of Kansas researchers, students, local restaurants and community agencies...
Four researchers receive University Scholarly Achievement Awards honoring midcareer faculty
Four midcareer faculty members at the University of Kansas have earned an award recognizing their significant scholarly achievements and research contributions to their field. ...
Kansas Geological Survey investigates CO2 use in oil recovery and underground storage
As part of a national effort to reduce the release of carbon dioxide into the air, the Kansas Geological Survey has joined forces with private and public partners to help determine whether carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial sources can be safely and economically injected underground for long-term storage and to...
$20K donation supports Kansas firefighter training
State Farm has donated $20,000 through KU Endowment to the Kansas Fire & Training Rescue Institute (KFRTI) – a unit of KU Professional & Continuing Education. KFRTI will use the funds to purchase the additional vehicle extrication equipment needed to train Kansas firefighters who respond to crashes. ...
Students receive top honors at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
The University of Kansas’ Department of Theatre & Dance has announced the following students earned awards and recognition from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region V. Almost all of the work stemmed from KU’s University Theatre productions. ...
Researchers donate protective equipment to KU Health System
KANSAS — Researchers from the University of Kansas Medical Center donated much-needed equipment to help their colleagues at The University of Kansas Health System currently caring for patients with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19. ...
Global uncertainty may force businesses to rely on flexibility rather than efficiency
Most businesses have never faced an era when uncertainty is so rampant. ...
Grant will fund research to safeguard public internet users
About one-third of the U.S. population has no computer and/or broadband internet access at home, or they can only connect through mobile devices such as smartphones. Many of these individuals turn to public libraries as their primary provider of computers and internet access. While an important resource and a public...
New book celebrates Strength Perspective's pervasive influence on social work, freely available online
Thirty years ago, authors in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare published an article that formalized and named a burgeoning movement in social work: Focusing on people’s strengths to help them solve problems. Now, KU authors have edited a new book celebrating three decades of that influential model:...
Capitol Graduate Research Summit 2020 winners announced
Four University of Kansas students received honors during the 17th annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka at the end of February. ...
Medical students to graduate early and volunteer for program providing aid to Kansans during pandemic
KANSAS — More than fifty senior students from the University of Kansas School of Medicine have asked to graduate early to participate in the Kansas Pandemic Volunteer Health Care Workforce, a program that will deploy them throughout Kansas as part of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...