2+ 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…...

2+ 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…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (244+ words) LAWRENCE — Audio-Reader’s Audio Sale returns Sept. 11-13 at the Lawrence Public Library, offering bargains on audio equipment, vinyl records, musical instruments and more. The event kicks off with a pre-sale from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 11. Admission is $5 at the door,…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (319+ words) LAWRENCE — The Indigenous Arts Initiative, which includes partners from the University of Kansas, will bring two distinguished Indigenous artists and educators to Lawrence this September for a series of free public workshops exploring art, culture, storytelling and filmmaking. The program…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (321+ words) LAWRENCE — The Indigenous Arts Initiative, which includes partners from the University of Kansas, will bring two distinguished Indigenous artists and educators to Lawrence this September for a series of free public workshops exploring art, culture, storytelling and filmmaking. The program…...

4+ 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…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (723+ words) LAWRENCE — Is a kiss just a kiss? Or is it a sign of love, affection, a biological urge, contract or even an assault? Law, history, evolution and anthropology show that it can be all those things. A University of Kansas…...

1+ week, 5+ 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,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (412+ words) LAWRENCE — New research from the University of Kansas shows promising results from a communitywide effort in Wyandotte County that brings youth, families and local partners together to prevent violence and create safer conditions for young people. Through the Youth Violence…...

2+ week, 3+ 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…...