News
Tue, 09/01/2026
Sensing the science of movement
A technology developed through University of Kansas research is bringing sophisticated movement analysis into gyms, clinics and other real-world settings where people can use the information immediately.
Fri, 08/28/2026
Associate director maintains collections and facilities for future researchers
Lori Schlenker | Associate Director of Collections and Facilities | Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum...
Fri, 08/28/2026
Protecting patient privacy using AI
LAWRENCE — A collaboration between researchers on the KU Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses is protecting patient privacy using artificial intelligence to remove medically unnecessary information from electrocardiograms (ECGs). ...
Fri, 08/28/2026
#KUFieldWorks: Understanding the future of warfare by evaluating past conflicts
Colin Baker, an undergraduate student in the Department of History, received an Undergraduate Research Initiative stipend to travel to the National Archives & Records Administration in Washington, D.C. to review military records assessing the use of tanks during the Vietnam War. In May 2026, he successfully defended his honors thesis titled, “Wasted Potential: The Misuse of U.S. Army Tanks in Vietnam.”
Wed, 07/22/2026
W.M. Keck Foundation awards $1.2 million to KU team pursuing new theory of Alzheimer’s disease
Michael Wolfe, interim department chair and Mathias P. Mertes Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, will lead a project exploring stalled enzymes in Alzheimer's disease.
Thu, 07/09/2026
Grant coordinator supports researchers so they can focus on their discoveries
Laci Ulrich helps researchers use funding they receive from external agencies.
Thu, 07/09/2026
'I am striving to show what people with disabilities are capable of when exercise is inclusive, adaptable, and meaningful'
Lyndsie Koon, associate director of the Research & Training Center on Independent Living and assistant research professor in KU's Life Span Institute, studies functional fitness for people with mobility disabilities.
Thu, 07/09/2026
One KU awards fund 16 research projects across campuses, disciplines
Sixteen projects have been selected for funding through two One KU programs designed to support faculty members who are pivoting existing research to align with new funding priorities or developing collaborative research efforts that span the Lawrence/Edwards and Medical Center campuses. The Office of Research received nearly 100 proposals, which underwent peer review by KU faculty experts.
Mon, 06/29/2026
#KUFieldWorks: Monitoring plant disease to protect Kansas prairies
Yalone Woodruff and his team in the Bever/Schultz lab are transplanting a susceptible rosinweed into the center of controlled plots and surrounding it with resistant rosinweeds and different combinations of native prairie species.
Thu, 05/28/2026
'I'm striving to educate and enthuse people about the power of Earth's terrestrial ecosystems to regulate our climate.'
Sharon Billings studies how plants interact with soil to regulate Earth's climate.
Wed, 05/27/2026
#KUFieldWorks: Challenging myths about the Amazon
Ryan Clasby, curator of global indigenous art & lifeways, went to Peru, Colombia and Ecuador to conduct interviews with artists for an exhibition at the Spencer Museum of Art.
Wed, 05/27/2026
New core lab enhances physical sciences and engineering research at KU
The Materials Characterization & Testing Lab includes 11 new instruments from Shimaszu.
Wed, 05/27/2026
Facility manager enables safe, successful research
Laurie White ensures occupants of Gray-Little Hall are safe and successful in their research.
Wed, 04/29/2026
Persistent program coordinator prepares students for research careers
Kathy Denning recruits and advises undergraduate and postbaccalaureate scholars.
Wed, 04/29/2026
KU research partnership aims to sustain vital Kansas lake
Ted Harris and Tony Layzell are testing the viability of water injection dredging in Tuttle Creek Lake, a reservoir that provides drinking water and flood control for more than 40 percent of Kansans.
Tue, 03/31/2026
KU remains among top 40 public universities granted patents for inventions
The National Academy of Inventors ranks the University of Kansas 39th among public universities for the number of utility patents granted in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year the University of Kansas is listed among the United States’ top 100 institutions receiving patents.
Mon, 03/30/2026
#KUFieldWorks: Understanding corporate giving as legitimacy-seeking behavior
Jun Ho Lee, assistant professor of business, studies why family firms participate in corporate giving.
Mon, 03/30/2026
Recently retired administrator helped faculty manage research funding
Anita Abel contributed more than 50 years of service to the University of Kansas.
Thu, 03/26/2026
Three KU professors in paleontology, medicinal chemistry and microbiology named AAAS fellows
Three University of Kansas professors — K. Christopher Beard, Jianming Qiu and Michael S. Wolfe — have been elected as 2025 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows, a distinct honor within the scientific community.
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.