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Accountability standards based on rules of democracy needed in times of rising political violence, scholar argues
Populism, violence and democratic backsliding are all reasons to establish accountability standards for government administrators and public administration scholars, a KU professor writes in new work for the journal Public Administration Review.
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Wed, 03/20/2024
Dole Institute announces second half of spring semester programs
Upcoming programming includes the student-led program on the 2023 Kansas Speaks opinion survey, the annual Easter Egg Roll, the 2024 KU Security Conference keynote address featuring retired U.S. Gen. Philip Breedlove, the annual Dole Lecture and the return of The Counselors program.
Tue, 03/19/2024
KU Police Department releases 2023 crime data for Lawrence campus
KU Police took reports of 514 criminal offenses on campus in 2023, which is a 1.2% decrease from the 520 criminal offenses taken in 2022. When looking at the 10-year average of 596 criminal offenses, the 2023 number is 13.8% below the average number of reported crimes.
Tue, 03/19/2024
Mehrangiz Najafizadeh honored with 2023 Woodyard Award
A KU associate professor of sociology is the recipient of the 2023 George and Eleanor Woodyard International Educator Award. She will give a talk on her work during an award presentation and reception at 4 p.m. April 9 in the Kansas Union’s Big 12 Room.
Tue, 03/19/2024
Theatre design students advance to Kennedy Center national festival
Two Department of Theatre & Dance students will represent the University of Kansas in April at the national Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) in Washington, D.C., following their recent KCACTF-Region V competition.
Tue, 03/19/2024
Study shows narrative conversion messages boost attitudes about COVID vaccinations among unvaccinated adults
Messages in which a hesitant person detailed their decision about getting vaccinated also reduced resistance to inoculation, KU research shows. The findings could guide future public health communications.
Mon, 03/18/2024
KU graduate students to present research to legislators, public at state Capitol
Legislators and the public will be able to hear from KU Lawrence and Medical Center graduate students about the potential public and economic effects of their research during the 21st annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit.
Thu, 03/14/2024
2024 KU First Nations Student Association (FNSA) Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival set for April 13
The 2024 FNSA Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 13 inside and outside the Lied Center of Kansas. The event celebrates the diversity of cultures in the community through dancing, singing and honoring the traditions of Indigenous ancestors.
Thu, 03/14/2024
Groundwater measurement results mixed in western, south-central Kansas
The KGS, based at the University of Kansas, and the Division of Water Resources of the Kansas Department of Agriculture measure water levels in about 1,400 wells every year to monitor the health of the High Plains aquifer and other aquifers in western and south-central Kansas.
Thu, 03/14/2024
Study finds media coverage focused on Katherine Johnson's achievements, treated discrimination as past problem
An analysis of media coverage following Katherine Johnson's death found the NASA mathematician made famous by "Hidden Figures" was portrayed mostly for her accomplishments. However, coverage failed to recognize the discrimination she faced.
Thu, 03/14/2024
KU, FBI cybersecurity conference April 4 to include keynote from FBI Director Christopher Wray
An upcoming cybersecurity conference will bring together experts in the field from industry, workforce and research to KU. FBI Director Christopher Wray will be the first keynote speaker at 8:35 a.m.
Wed, 03/13/2024
'Legal Feasts' collects history, menus from legal dinners spanning more than a century
Michael Hoeflich's book "Legal Feasts" details the rich history of joint dinners for legal societies, featuring menus from several events and sharing recipes for some of the dishes historically served at legal dinners.
Tue, 03/12/2024
Digital scholarship illuminates life of important medieval poet
A fresh round of digital scholarship has revealed new information about the family and London network of late-medieval poet Thomas Hoccleve.
Tue, 03/12/2024
Rice paddy snake diversification was driven by geological and environmental factors in Thailand, molecular data suggests
A University of Kansas study of rice paddy snakes in Southeast Asia gives key details to their diversification and natural history, adding molecular evidence that the rise of the Khorat Plateau and subsequent environmental shifts in Thailand may have altered the course of the snakes’ evolution some 2.5 million years ago.
Mon, 03/11/2024
KU Department of Physics & Astronomy professor receives prestigious NSF award for black hole research
A prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation will help Department of Physics & Astronomy researcher Elisabeth Mills continue her groundbreaking research on supermassive black holes.
Mon, 03/11/2024
KU Debate qualifies third team for National Debate Tournament
The KU debate team of junior Jacob Wilkus, Lawrence, and Owen Williams, Lee's Summit, Missouri, have qualified for the National Debate Tournament in Atlanta from April 5-8. Wilkus and Williams were selected as at-large qualifiers based on their record over the course of the season.
Fri, 03/08/2024
Donors give more than $2.6 million on One Day. One KU. to fuel the next big idea
The seventh-annual One Day. One KU. 24-hour day of giving on March 6 underscored the collective impact of Jayhawks around the globe coming together to support the University of Kansas community.
Fri, 03/08/2024
KU nominates three undergraduates for Udall Scholarships
Three undergraduates at the University of Kansas are nominees for Udall Scholarships, which recognize students who demonstrate leadership, public service and commitment in the fields of tribal public policy, Native health care or the environment. All three of KU’s 2024 nominees are competing in the environmental category. ...
Fri, 03/08/2024
Department of Physics & Astronomy professor receives NSF CAREER Award for work on zinc-ion batteries
University of Kansas researcher from the Department of Physics & Astronomy has been chosen for a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation for his innovative work with zinc-ion batteries, a sustainable alternative to the more widely used lithium-ion batteries that currently are in everything from mobile phones to electric vehicles.
Thu, 03/07/2024
Dole Institute announces Bill Kurtis as 2024 Dole Lecture honoree
Bill Kurtis — KU alumnus, journalist, network news anchor, producer and rancher — will be featured at this spring’s annual Dole Lecture at 7 p.m. April 16. Kurtis will join Dole Institute Director Audrey Coleman for a discussion of his Kansas roots and the news that shaped the nation over the course of his seven decades in journalism.
Thu, 03/07/2024
KU research explores impact of adaptive exercise for people with disabilities in Kansas City region
KU Life Span Institute researcher Lyndsie Koon is leading three pilot projects assessing the effectiveness of HIFT to improve various health outcomes, including fall risk, metabolic health, strength, flexibility, quality of life, psychosocial health and more.
Thu, 03/07/2024
Medicaid’s impact on inmate health and recidivism rates explored in new research
A new paper by David Slusky, a professor of economics at the University of Kansas, estimates the causal impact of access to Medicaid on health outcomes and recidivism for those recently released from incarceration.
Wed, 03/06/2024
An evening with Nadya Tolokonnikova of protest-art movement Pussy Riot
Russian musician, conceptual artist and political activist Nadya Tolokonnikova will hold a public dialogue on the Lawrence campus with Ani Kokobobo, professor of Russian studies and chair of the Slavic, German & Eurasian studies department. The dialogue will conclude with a short audience Q&A session.
Wed, 03/06/2024
KU student finalist for Truman scholarship
DaNae Estabine, a junior and University Honors student from Olathe, is a finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship. The prestigious national awards provide up to $30,000 for graduate study.
Wed, 03/06/2024
KU Theatre explores labor and community in award-winning drama ‘SWEAT’
“SWEAT” was based on research and dialogue that arose from the playwright embedding herself with the working class community of Reading, Pennsylvania, exploring how marginalized people build community and how they respond when that community is divided against itself.
Wed, 03/06/2024
Humanizing the witch on stage, screen
Don't forget there may be witches in the audience, author and scholar Jane Barnette urges theatre practitioners when presenting witches on stage and screen.
Wed, 03/06/2024
Study: SCOTUS created two-tier health care system with Dobbs decision
A KU professor co-wrote new research showing that the Supreme Court's refusal to connect the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision to gender-based ramifications resulted in the creation of a system of health care that exacerbates existing disparities in health care.
Tue, 03/05/2024
ESPN commentator, professor Kevin Blackistone speaking at KU's 'Race and Sports' symposium
The seventh annual “Race and Sports in American Culture” symposium will feature a keynote address from Kevin Blackistone, an award-winning sportswriter, author, ESPN commentator and University of Maryland professor, as well as a panel discussion with former KU student-athletes Derek Fine (football) and Austin Richardson (women’s basketball).
Tue, 03/05/2024
Second annual KU School of Business entrepreneurship celebration to feature leader in innovation
Bestselling author and leader in innovation Steven Johnson will be the keynote speaker of the second annual Startup Jayhawk, a KU School of Business multiday event in March celebrating entrepreneurship.
Mon, 03/04/2024
Media advisory: New book chronicles successful business model for rural newspapers
Teri Finneman, associate professor of journalism, can discuss book that details experiment with new newspaper business model, how it can pave the way for rural news organizations.
Mon, 03/04/2024
KU to test emergency alert system on Lawrence campus March 6
The University of Kansas will conduct an all-systems test of its emergency alert systems for the Lawrence campus at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6. The test will include the Lawrence campus emergency public address system, tornado sirens, text message alerts and email alerts.