News
Wed, 03/11/2026
From rivalry to results: KU, K-State research partnerships deliver big wins for Kansas
“We love a good Sunflower Showdown,” said Shelley Hooks, vice chancellor for research at KU. “But outside of stadiums and arenas, KU and K‑State have been on the same side for years — collaborating on research that protects Kansans’ health, strengthens our infrastructure, supports our farmers and so much more.”
Thu, 02/26/2026
KU research growth boosts Kansas communities, fuels economy
Research and development expenditures spanning all University of Kansas campuses climbed to $610.6 million in fiscal year 2025, surpassing the previous record of $546.1 million by 12% and marking a full decade of sustained research growth.
Wed, 02/25/2026
I am striving to harness the tools of social science and philosophy to defend democracy
Chris Koliba, professor of public affairs & administration, documented standards of democratic accountability in public administration.
Wed, 02/25/2026
Grant coordinator helps faculty collaborate with researchers at other institutions
Michelle Curttright assists researchers use their external funding to further our knowledge of the world.
Thu, 02/12/2026
KU, K-State faculty receive 2026 Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards
David Farber, Ruth Welti, Kathleen Lynne Lane and X. Long Zheng will be recognized this spring at a ceremony along with recipients of other KU research awards. The Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards are the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence.
Thu, 01/29/2026
Administrative associate supports research on sustainable refrigerants
Emily Weiss facilitates research by keeping operations running smoothly.
Tue, 01/27/2026
KU recognizes researchers improving cancer treatments, developing advanced electronics and exploring galaxies
Xiaoqing Wu, Nicola Minafra and Bren Backhaus received the Steven F. Warren, Research Staff and Research Postdoctoral achievement awards, respectively.
Mon, 01/12/2026
Alan Allgeier named director of KU’s Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis
Alan Allgeier, Don W. Green Professor of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, has been named director of the Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis at KU, effective immediately.
The CEBC works to develop cleaner, safer, energy-efficient technologies that protect the planet and human health while training the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Tue, 11/25/2025
Facility manager’s proactive approach improves research
Kayla Dye | Facility Manager | Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research...
Mon, 11/24/2025
#KUFieldWorks: Reassessing premodern Buddhist temples as sensory environments
Maya Stiller, associate professor of Korean art and visual culture, observes these sensory environments in rural Korea to understand the nuances of this cultural heritage.
Wed, 11/05/2025
Plan ahead for KU Research 2025 winter break hours
In concert with the entire Lawrence and Edwards campuses, the KU Office of Research will be closed over winter break as outlined below. To be proactive in meeting the research community’s needs, we have established deadlines that will help ensure we are providing necessary services while allowing staff to use the winter break leave they have earned.
Thu, 10/30/2025
'I am striving to uncover how and why music contributes change in human lives'
Deanna Hanson-Abromeit, professor of music therapy, evaluates music-based interventions to better the clinical practice of music therapy.
Thu, 10/30/2025
Compliance officers help researchers manage potential conflicts with transparency
Bob Szrot and Rhett Caviel, both research compliance officers, oversee the nearly 5,000 university member disclosures.
Tue, 09/30/2025
Facilities staff create environments where graduate researchers thrive
Ann Smith and Lewis Ashworth, facilities staff at the multidisciplinary research building, helped grad student Grant Downes resolve issues in his lab.
Tue, 09/30/2025
KU research-trained employees fuel economy, meet critical workforce demands in Kansas and beyond, report shows
A recent report from the Institute for Research on Innovation & Science shows more than 7,000 KU research-funded employees leveraged their experience to build careers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia from 2011 to 2023 — and nearly 40% found employment in Kansas.
Mon, 09/29/2025
#KUFieldWorks: Assessing Kansas water resources through geology
Kate Andrzejewski, assistant scientist at the Kansas Geological Survey, collects rock samples near aquifers to study Kansas's water sources.
Mon, 09/22/2025
KU Spotlight on Faculty Excellence honorees announced for 2025-26 academic year
The Spotlight on Faculty Excellence recognizes faculty contributions in research, scholarship and creative activity. Each honoree is recognized during a KU Athletics event.
Fri, 09/19/2025
KU postdoc ensures research includes perspectives of students with disabilities
Bailey Allred, postdoctoral researcher in the Kansas University Center on Disabilities, empowers researchers with disabilities to form their own research questions.
Thu, 09/18/2025
KU postdoc builds community with others
Apoorva Ranjekar, postdoctoral researcher in the Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis, volunteers with the KU Postdoc Association to foster community.
Wed, 09/17/2025
KU postdoc preserves history of the natural world before it disappears
Samanta Orellana, postdoctoral researcher in the KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum, describes new species of fungus weevils from Central America.
Tue, 09/16/2025
KU postdoc maps genomes to understand the nervous system
Felipe Teixeira, postdoctoral researcher in the KU Center for Genomics, is mapping genomes to understand the nervous system.
Mon, 09/15/2025
Postdoc helps KU connect public with humanities research
Katherine Knowles, postdoctoral researcher in the Hall Center for the Humanities, helps connect the public with humanities scholarship.
Wed, 08/27/2025
Reference coordinator ensures researchers have access to materials
Shelby Schellenger helps researchers look at items ranging from 4,000-year-old tablets to more than one million photos.
Tue, 08/19/2025
6 KU innovations selected for Rock Chalk Ready commercialization program
The University of Kansas Center for Technology Commercialization (KUCTC) has selected six promising research projects for its inaugural Rock Chalk Ready program, a universitywide initiative designed to mature early-stage innovations and position them for commercialization success.
Wed, 07/30/2025
Longtime project coordinator makes conservation research possible
Jim Lovett, research project coordinator at the KU Monarch Watch, helps document the annual migration of more than 2 million tagged monarchs over the course of 30 years.
Wed, 07/30/2025
'I’m striving to use innovative technologies to help educators support all students'
Some children struggle with social skills. Amber Rowland, associate research professor at the KU Life Span Institute and Achievement & Assessment Institute, developed virtual reality and artificial intelligence software, called VOISS and iKNOW, to help educators teach students social skills in a virtual space before going on to use those skills in real settings.
Wed, 07/30/2025
Innovation rooted at KU
What began in the 1990s as a KU research initiative using satellite imagery to measure vegetation “greenness” has grown into the GreenReport® — a trusted crop monitoring tool — and now into the next-gen Sentinel GreenReport® Plus.
Tue, 07/29/2025
#KUFieldWorks: Understanding the past through Shakespeare
Jonathan Lamb, associate professor of English, viewed early print publications of "Love's Labour's Lost" in London.
Tue, 06/17/2025
Research development specialist helps social scientists solve societal problems
Nellie Kassebaum collaborates with researchers to study water quality in Kansas.
Wed, 04/30/2025
'I am striving to always answer questions in the most innovative and thoughtful ways possible'
Steve Bien-Aime, assistant professor of journalism, examines longtime conventions in journalism and asks how the field can continue to evolve.