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SOEHS Scholarships Pave the Way for Future Educators and Public Health Advocates

At the KU School of Education & Human Sciences, scholarships play a vital role in supporting our students as they pursue their academic and professional goals...
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Welcoming the 8 New Faculty & Staff Members of KU SOEHS

This fall, the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences (SOEHS) is thrilled to welcome eight new faculty and staff members in 2024. Meet the individuals joining the SOEHS community this year...
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Remembering Tom Skrtic

Tom Skrtic (1946–2021) was simultaneously my friend, colleague and hero. Occasions of sitting in on his doctoral classes, extended conversations in his often smoke-filled office and perusing his vast published works have greatly...
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Stephanie Leon follows lifelong passion for education in KU Higher Education Administration program

Even since childhood, Stephanie Leon knew she wanted to be an educator. After beginning her education journey at community college, she made the move to University of Kansas. Now she’s pursuing ...

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2025 Gene A. Budig Lecture will explore lessons from teachers and coaches

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences welcomes Jordan R. Bass, chair and associate professor in the Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences, as the 2024 Budig Teaching Professorship in Special Education award recipient and featured lecturer for 2025. ...

Jayhawk Athletic Performance Lab teams up with KU Football to elevate pro day training

The Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory (JAPL), a sport performance-based research center housed under the Achievement & Assessment Institute, is collaborating with the KU Football team to help players better prepare for the NFL Combine and Big 12 Pro Day through technology and data analysis.

KU researchers developing AI-boosted program to help teach writing skills to students with disabilities

A KU research team is developing and expanding Project AI-Score, a system that uses artificial intelligence technology to help instructors more efficiently teach writing to students with disabilities.

‘Research & Teaching Festival’ conference to be hosted for educators

LAWRENCE — The School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas will host the 2025 Research & Teaching Festival as a professional development event. The conference will be held on February 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT in Joseph R. Pearson Hall (JRP) room 150,...


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