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Researchers complete first major survey of amphibian fungus in Asia
An international team of researchers has completed the first major survey in Asia of a deadly fungus that has wiped out more than 200 species of amphibians worldwide. The massive survey could help scientists zero in on why the fungus has been unusually devastating in many parts of the globe-and...
Black scientists less likely than white counterparts to receive NIH funding, study shows
were significantly less likely than their white counterparts to receive research funding from the National Institutes of Health, according to an analysis of data from 2000 to 2006. ...
Mount Oread Scholars to make symbolic walk up the hill Aug. 21
Continuing a meaningful tradition, the 2011-2012 Mount Oread Scholars will make a symbolic walk up the hill known as Mount Oread at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21. ...
KU business dean meets with Kansas secretary of commerce
href="http://www.business.ku.edu">School of BusinessTOPEKA — Neeli Bendapudi, dean of the University of Kansas School of Business, met with Kansas Department of Commerce Secretary Pat George this morning to discuss the Kansas economy and how the School of Business can contribute to the state’s economic development goals. ...
Hawk Week schedule now available online
href="http://www.hawkweek.ku.edu">Hawk WeekLAWRENCE — A full schedule of events for Hawk Week — the official welcome week for new students at the University of Kansas — is now available. ...
Researchers push to import top anti-bullying program to U.S. schools
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Kansas plan to bring a highly successful anti-bullying effort, the KiVa program, to American schools. Starting as early as the 2012-13 school year, a pilot program could kick off in selected classrooms in Lawrence, Kan. If shown to be successful there,...
KU study shows suburban schools have worked to 'hoard' advantages
As suburban school districts have gained advantages over their urban counterparts, they have tenaciously clung to them, often at the expense of urban districts, a new study by University of Kansas researchers shows. ...
Acclaimed street photographer, KU alumnus to exhibit photos at journalism school
A collection of 25 photographs, “Streetphotos in Time” by Gary Mark Smith, a 1984 School of Journalism graduate and internationally known photojournalist, will be displayed on the second floor of Stauffer-Flint Hall as part of the William Allen White School of Journalism’s alumni photography exhibit during the Fall 2011 semester. ...
KU ranked No. 2 in most published special education journal articles
The University of Kansas ranks second in institutions that have expanded the field of knowledge in special education and helped guide teachers across the nation. Science Watch recently rated KU No. 2 for most published journal articles in the field of special education, an important indicator of a school’s contribution...
Central KU departments to open weekend before classes start
Several Student Success and other key KU departments will be open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, and Sunday, Aug. 21, to serve new and returning students and their families and help prepare them for the Monday start to fall classes. ...
KU's new renewable scholarships make college affordable
A University of Kansas education is becoming even more affordable thanks to a package of new, four-year renewable scholarships for freshmen and two-year scholarships for transfer students. ...
KU to focus on 12 areas in effort to increase effectiveness, efficiency
href="http://chancellor.ku.edu/changingforexcellence/index.shtml">Changing for ExcellenceLAWRENCE — The second phase of a University of Kansas initiative designed to devote more resources to KU’s teaching and research mission will focus on 12 administrative areas. ...
Gray-Little issues statement on death of Carolyn Bailey Berneking
University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little issued the following statement on the death of Carolyn Bailey Berneking, former KU librarian, longtime volunteer and granddaughter of E.H.S. Bailey: “Carolyn Bailey Berneking...
$5 million gift brings University of Kansas Cancer Center closer to fundraising goal
Kan. — University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little today announced a $5 million gift that advances the University of Kansas Cancer Center’s quest to achieve National Cancer Institute designation. ...
First hybrid buses in Kansas hit the streets of Lawrence
href="http://www.parking.ku.edu">Parking and TransitLAWRENCE — The T has gone green. The City of Lawrence recently expanded its fleet to include the first hybrid buses to operate in Kansas. Three 40-foot hybrid buses have rolled onto the streets of Lawrence. ...
KU engineering team advances to national Traffic Bowl Competition
There’s no question about it. The University of Kansas School of Engineering is home to the most knowledgeable team of traffic trivia buffs in the Midwest. ...
Annual $10,000 scholarships available for students interested in renewable energy
href="http://www.rgs.ku.edu">Research and Graduate StudiesLAWRENCE — Developing renewable energy technologies is a major research focus at the University of Kansas. Starting this fall, it can also be a source of significant scholarship funding for the right students. ...
KU engineering student awarded NSF funding for scoliosis treatment research
An award from the National Science Foundation will fund research by a University of Kansas School of Engineering doctoral student that could lead to improved treatment for adolescents suffering from scoliosis. ...
KU engineering students plan Brazilian learning experience
href="http://www.engr.ku.edu">School of EngineeringLAWRENCE — Fifteen students from the University of Kansas School of Engineering will have the chance in August to see how a burgeoning world power is handling rapid growth and a booming economy, while attempting to manage the impact on the environment. ...
KU Business School dean names new leadership positions
University of Kansas School of Business dean Neeli Bendapudi has named several new appointments to leadership positions in the Business School. ...
Hall Center names Simons Public Humanities Fellow for 2011-12
Composer and pianist Randy Klein will be the Simons Public Humanities Fellow for 2011-12 at the Hall Center for the Humanities at the University of Kansas. ...
Gray-Little honored at American Psychological Association Convention
Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little’s work in the field of clinical psychology has earned her a Presidential Founder’s Award from Section VI, Division 12 of the American Psychological Association. She receives the honor today at the 2011 American Psychological Association Convention in Washington, DC. ...
KU engineering professor receives award for cartilage research
Promising research results that could improve the lives of those who suffer from chronic knee problems has earned one University of Kansas School of Engineering professor a prestigious grant to advance his work. ...
KU professor earns award for cancer treatment delivery research
In the ongoing fight against cancer, the most pressing problem isn’t how to kill diseased cells. Researchers figured that out years ago. Today’s challenge is finding a way to kill cancer cells without damaging healthy tissue. ...
KU establishes first coalition of institutions practicing open access
The University of Kansas was among the first universities in the nation to share faculty research with audiences beyond those with academic journal subscriptions. The university has now taken the lead in forming a coalition with 21 other universities and colleges with established faculty open access policies in North America...
KU featured in Princeton Review's 'Best 376 Colleges'
href="http://www.ku.edu/about/facts/">KU FactsLAWRENCE — Outstanding academics, research opportunities, a diverse student body and affordable tuition help the University of Kansas once again earn a place among the best institutions for undergraduate education, according to the Princeton Review. ...
Animated video will teach students physics behind superconductors
Most young people have chatted on a cell phone, but how many of them know how energy relates to matter to make that phone call possible? ...
KU entomologist leads new drive to make 'dark data' available online to anyone
Caroline Chaboo regularly fields phone calls and emails from homeowners, gardeners and even U.S. customs officials who ask her to help identify bugs. The University of Kansas entomologist is a leading expert on beetles and performs research around the world, including in Kansas. ...
KU, City of Lawrence announce improvements to bus routes, new website
href="http://www.lawrencetransit.org">Lawrence TransitLAWRENCE — The University of Kansas and City of Lawrence are announcing several changes to improve services. Annual changes are intended to improve access to the city and campus, adjust service frequency and make the best use of resources available. ...
Gift creates Innovation studio in KU's Center for Design Research
KU Endowment and spoke to a development director who, he said, “answered the phone with a smile.” ...