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KU Transportation Center keeps Kansans connected
The KU Transportation Center supports the roads, routes and relationships that strengthen the Sunflower State. Part of the School of Engineering, the center has partnered with transportation professionals, transit providers and local governments throughout Kansas.
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Thu, 08/27/2026
The website, partner.ku.edu, serves as a gateway to KU’s business-focused resources, connecting employers with world-class research, core laboratories, workforce training and top talent.
Thu, 08/27/2026
The Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives at the University of Kansas and partners will host a daylong summit Sept. 16 featuring a keynote by alumna Lois Stevens (Oneida Nation) and several panel sessions along with a screening of “Seed Warriors,” a film by KU faculty member Rebekka Schlichting (Ioway Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska).
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Thu, 08/27/2026
The website, partner.ku.edu, serves as a gateway to KU’s business-focused resources, connecting employers with world-class research, core laboratories, workforce training and top talent.
Thu, 08/27/2026
The Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives at the University of Kansas and partners will host a daylong summit Sept. 16 featuring a keynote by alumna Lois Stevens (Oneida Nation) and several panel sessions along with a screening of “Seed Warriors,” a film by KU faculty member Rebekka Schlichting (Ioway Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska).
Thu, 08/27/2026
The KU Transportation Center supports the roads, routes and relationships that strengthen the Sunflower State. Part of the School of Engineering, the center has partnered with transportation professionals, transit providers and local governments throughout Kansas.
Wed, 08/26/2026
University of Kansas researcher Tera Fazzino is investigating whether “hyperpalatable” foods marketed to Americans — foods formulated with artificially high amounts of fat, salt and carbohydrates — have traits commonly associated with addictive substances. She recently earned a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to test the idea using experimental practices standard in the field of regulatory research.
Wed, 08/26/2026
The University of Kansas has announced the 12 faculty members selected for its 2026-27 Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program, which recognizes outstanding achievements in research, scholarship and creative activity across KU’s Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses.
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Wed, 08/26/2026
University of Kansas researcher Tera Fazzino is investigating whether “hyperpalatable” foods marketed to Americans — foods formulated with artificially high amounts of fat, salt and carbohydrates — have traits commonly associated with addictive substances. She recently earned a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to test the idea using experimental practices standard in the field of regulatory research.
Wed, 08/26/2026
The University of Kansas has announced the 12 faculty members selected for its 2026-27 Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program, which recognizes outstanding achievements in research, scholarship and creative activity across KU’s Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses.
Tue, 08/25/2026
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 fields.
Tue, 08/25/2026
University of Kansas researcher Ilya Vakser and colleagues at Stony Brook University and the Stowers Institute for Medical Research will use a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation to expand knowledge of macromolecular systems using artificial intelligence.
Tue, 08/25/2026
Luciano Tosta, University of Kansas faculty member and director of the Center for Global & International Studies, has earned KU’s top honor in international education for his transformative work across global teaching, research, partnerships and study abroad. KU will celebrate his achievements and hear remarks from Tosta on Oct. 8.
Tue, 08/25/2026
Jayhawks and visitors on the Lawrence campus will see new menu items at Asian Kitchen in The Underground, located in Wescoe Hall. KU Dining will also offer weekly specials including Macchiato Monday and Taco Tuesday at various locations. Special, limited-time menu items are available until Sept. 25.
Mon, 08/24/2026
New Roots is a Kansas City-area program that works with resettled refugees, immigrants and English language learners to learn sustainable practices to start agribusinesses. Research from the University of Kansas found the program boosts the mental and physical health of participants while they connect with community, benefiting both the farmers and the areas they serve.
Mon, 08/24/2026
The 2025 Kansas Statistical Abstract will be available online Sept. 1. This data compendium is published annually by the Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas and includes information on a wide range of topics about Kansas.
Mon, 08/24/2026
The Office of Faculty Affairs welcomed new full- and part-time faculty to the University of Kansas during orientation, which took place Aug. 17, 18 and 19. This year’s new faculty cohort represents 39 units across the KU Lawrence and Edwards campuses.
Fri, 08/21/2026
Eleven officers from across Kansas graduated Aug. 21 from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. They are now ready to serve Kansas agencies and communities they represent.
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Thu, 08/27/2026
The website, partner.ku.edu, serves as a gateway to KU’s business-focused resources, connecting employers with world-class research, core laboratories, workforce training and top talent.
Thu, 08/27/2026
The Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives at the University of Kansas and partners will host a daylong summit Sept. 16 featuring a keynote by alumna Lois Stevens (Oneida Nation) and several panel sessions along with a screening of “Seed Warriors,” a film by KU faculty member Rebekka Schlichting (Ioway Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska).
Thu, 08/27/2026
The KU Transportation Center supports the roads, routes and relationships that strengthen the Sunflower State. Part of the School of Engineering, the center has partnered with transportation professionals, transit providers and local governments throughout Kansas.
Wed, 08/26/2026
University of Kansas researcher Tera Fazzino is investigating whether “hyperpalatable” foods marketed to Americans — foods formulated with artificially high amounts of fat, salt and carbohydrates — have traits commonly associated with addictive substances. She recently earned a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to test the idea using experimental practices standard in the field of regulatory research.
Wed, 08/26/2026
The University of Kansas has announced the 12 faculty members selected for its 2026-27 Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program, which recognizes outstanding achievements in research, scholarship and creative activity across KU’s Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses.
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Thu, 08/27/2026
The website, partner.ku.edu, serves as a gateway to KU’s business-focused resources, connecting employers with world-class research, core laboratories, workforce training and top talent.
Thu, 08/27/2026
The Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives at the University of Kansas and partners will host a daylong summit Sept. 16 featuring a keynote by alumna Lois Stevens (Oneida Nation) and several panel sessions along with a screening of “Seed Warriors,” a film by KU faculty member Rebekka Schlichting (Ioway Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska).
Thu, 08/27/2026
The KU Transportation Center supports the roads, routes and relationships that strengthen the Sunflower State. Part of the School of Engineering, the center has partnered with transportation professionals, transit providers and local governments throughout Kansas.
Wed, 08/26/2026
University of Kansas researcher Tera Fazzino is investigating whether “hyperpalatable” foods marketed to Americans — foods formulated with artificially high amounts of fat, salt and carbohydrates — have traits commonly associated with addictive substances. She recently earned a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to test the idea using experimental practices standard in the field of regulatory research.
Wed, 08/26/2026
The University of Kansas has announced the 12 faculty members selected for its 2026-27 Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program, which recognizes outstanding achievements in research, scholarship and creative activity across KU’s Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses.