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Thu, 07/01/2021

Collaborative 'Stories for All' project aims to share marginalized voices and histories through digital media

Thu, 07/01/2021

Anti-racism plan from researchers calls for moving beyond statements to action

Fri, 06/04/2021

KU receives 2 national humanities awards for projects focused on increasing diversity and access in visual and literary arts

LAWRENCE — Two research projects at the University of Kansas have received major awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Spencer Museum of Art received $400,000 to support the thematic reinstallation of its collection galleries, and the Project on the History of Black Writing received $350,000 to expand...

Wed, 05/26/2021

Research institute assistant director leads with diligence

Jena Gunter, assistant director of KU's Institute for Policy & Social Research, is May's "Unsung Hero" of KU Research.

Wed, 05/26/2021

In the midst of award-winning year, KU chemist reflects on her life's work

For Kristin Bowman-James, the answer to what inspires her continued inquiry is simple: She loves chemistry. So deep is her adoration that she has devoted nearly half a century to research, teaching, mentoring and service in the field.

Tue, 03/30/2021

Research, facilities staff minimize water damage to buildings during cold snap

Research and facilities staff members are March's "Unsung Hero" of KU Research.

Thu, 03/04/2021

KU research employs more than 3,800 on campus, buys $38.7 million in goods and services from Kansas companies

Mon, 03/01/2021

KU COVID Research Pivot Award showcase

KU researchers across a range of disciplines have shifted their expertise to focus on challenges and questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their research has illuminated inequities among those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, increased understanding of the pandemic, created a novel way to test for the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19, provided research-based information to the public and policymakers, and more.

Thu, 01/28/2021

Coordinator's 'meticulous' work eases research grant process

Robin Hinman, grant coordinator in the Eaton Hall Shared Service Center, is January's "Unsung Hero" of KU Research.

Thu, 01/21/2021

KU faculty recognized for pivoting research to address COVID-19 pandemic

LAWRENCE — Two University of Kansas faculty members are being recognized for adjusting their research to better understand the coronavirus pandemic and to provide valuable information to the public and policymakers. ...

Tue, 01/19/2021

Researchers fighting cancer and advancing understanding of autism receive KU achievement awards

LAWRENCE — University of Kansas experts helping meet the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder and their families and advancing precision cancer medicine have been named recipients of the Steven F. Warren Research Achievement Award and the KU Research Staff and Postdoctoral Achievement Awards. ...

Thu, 01/14/2021

KU, K-State faculty named recipients of Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards

LAWRENCE — Four faculty members at two Kansas universities have been identified as recipients of the Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards, the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence. ...

Thu, 01/14/2021

New KU research center to map clearer pathways from learning outcomes to employment success

The Center for Certification & Competency-Based Education, or C3BE, will develop a framework to gather information about the knowledge, skills and dispositions that employers desire from workers in particular fields; assess the competencies that learners gain through university coursework and other experiences; and validate that learners have mastered certain competencies so businesses can be confident that employees will be successful in their jobs.

Wed, 12/16/2020

Soberón named interim director of KU’s Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum

LAWRENCE — University Distinguished Professor Jorge Soberón has been named interim director of the Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum at the University of Kansas. ...

Wed, 12/09/2020

Three KU professors named as AAAS Fellows

LAWRENCE — Three University of Kansas professors have been named as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). ...

Mon, 11/30/2020

IT pro rescues research project with care, persistence

Leland Wilson, IT support technician senior in KU IT’s Workstation Support group, is November's "Unsung Hero" of KU Research.

Wed, 09/30/2020

Negotiating research agreements, relationships with grace

Laura Irick, Office of Research contract officer, is September's "Unsung Hero" of KU Research.

Thu, 07/30/2020

Sustaining KU research momentum with creativity, initiative and thoughtfulness

Carolyn Caine, research development and administrative specialist for the Institute for Policy & Social Research, is July's "Unsung Hero" of KU Research.

Thu, 05/28/2020

Adapting humanities research in the COVID-19 era

The pandemic poses many challenges for all research communities, each with its own distinctive approach to the creation of knowledge, and humanities scholars are no exception. Yet we are adapting and will emerge from this crisis with a renewed sense of commitment to our mission.

Thu, 05/28/2020

'Incredibly reliable' grant coordinator instrumental to success of countless KU researchers

Ashly LoBurgio Basgall, grant coordinator at KU’s Life Span Institute, is May's "Unsung Hero" of KU Research.

Mon, 05/11/2020

KU researchers harnessing power of stories to help Kansans navigate pandemic

LAWRENCE – University of Kansas researchers are helping Kansans cope with the COVID-19 pandemic by tapping into a simple but powerful tool: stories. ...

Tue, 03/31/2020

Getting by with a little help from our friends

The KU research administration community is March's "Unsung Hero."

Thu, 02/27/2020

Economics professor to lead KU’s Institute for Policy & Social Research

Wed, 02/19/2020

Longtime biodiversity institute, museum director retiring from KU

Mon, 02/17/2020

Engineering professor to lead KU’s Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets

An electrical engineer with extensive experience in airborne polar science has been named director of the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) at the University of Kansas.

Wed, 01/29/2020

Tackling research administration with a 'bring it on' attitude

Jennifer Myers, associate director of finance and planning of KU’s Life Span Institute, is January's "Unsung Hero" of KU Research.

Thu, 12/12/2019

KU researchers launch center focused on advancing vaccines for the developing world

Tue, 12/10/2019

Experts in child development, research design, molecular biology honored with KU research achievement awards

LAWRENCE – What environmental factors influence language learning in young children? How can research design and data analysis help evaluate and improve education delivery? What can the evolution of immunity genes in fruit flies teach us about disease resistance? ...

Thu, 12/05/2019

Four named recipients of Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards

LAWRENCE — Four faculty members at two Kansas universities have been named recipients of the Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards, the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition for scholarly excellence. ...

Tue, 12/03/2019