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University of Kansas Debate program named best in nation
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (299+ words) LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Debate program was identified as the No. 1 debate program in the country in a 2026 ranking of the “Top 50 Competitive College Debate Programs in the U.S.” “We are very proud of this recognition of KU…...
Leading without apology
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (312+ words) LAWRENCE — Although they comprise about 75% of the PK-12 teaching workforce, women remain underrepresented in administrative and district-level leadership roles. A new book from University of Kansas education experts addresses that phenomenon, aiming to empower women to take leadership roles in…...
KU sociologist Mehrangiz Najafizadeh earns rare third Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (311+ words) LAWRENCE — Mehrangiz Najafizadeh, associate professor of sociology at the University of Kansas, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to teach and conduct research in the Republic of Azerbaijan during the spring 2027 semester. During her time in Azerbaijan, Najafizadeh will…...
‘The Past, Present and Future of Drinking Water’
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (311+ words) LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Law will host environmental law scholar James Salzman for a public lecture Sept. 14 as part of the Big 12 Law Schools Signature Lecture Series. Salzman, Donald Bren Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law with joint…...
What happens when a university owns the news?
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (338+ words) LAWRENCE — The United States has lost more than 3,000 newspapers in the last 20 years. In most cases, those outlets are simply gone. A new book co-written by a University of Kansas professor of journalism examines what happens when universities step in…...
Four years later KU researchers continue their work strengthening American dams
1+ week, 6+ day ago (895+ words) LAWRENCE – Nearly four years after launching a federally funded research initiative to strengthen American dams and levees, University of Kansas engineers are demonstrating how that work is delivering measurable benefits to Kansas infrastructure, workforce development and public safety. The $7.7 million,…...
KU Spotlight for Excellence honorees announced for the 2026-27 academic year
2+ week, 4+ day ago (211+ words) KU News KU Spotlight on Faculty Excellence honorees announced for the 2026-27 year LAWRENCE — This academic year, the KU Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program will celebrate 12 University of Kansas faculty and their contributions in research, scholarship and creative activity. Each honoree…...
KU Dining kicks off the 2026-2027 academic school year with updated menus, specials
2+ week, 5+ day ago (317+ words) LAWRENCE — KU Dining is kicking off the 2026 fall semester with new changes and updates designed to enhance the dining experience for University of Kansas students, faculty and staff. Jayhawks can look forward to a variety of new features, including refreshed…...
Luciano Tosta selected for KU’s Woodyard International Educator Award
2+ week, 5+ day ago (347+ words) LAWRENCE — Luciano Tosta, associate professor of Spanish & Portuguese and director of the Center for Global & International Studies at the University of Kansas, has been named the recipient of the annual George and Eleanor Woodyard International Educator Award. Tosta will be…...
NSF awards $2M grant to KU-led project supporting future AI and computing leaders
2+ week, 5+ day ago (199+ words) LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas-led initiative has received a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program to expand educational opportunities for low-income students pursuing careers in computing, engineering and emerging technology…...