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KU School of Education & Human Sciences Announces Fall 2025 Honor Roll
The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences (SOEHS) continues to earn national recognition for academic excellence while celebrating the achievements of undergraduate students named to the Fall 2025 Honor Roll...
Olivia Copeland receives national dissertation award from ACPA
Olivia M. Copeland, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS) in the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences, has received a national honor recognizing excellence in student affairs scholarship ...
Yong Zhao Recognized Nationally for Public Influence in Education
The University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences is pleased to recognize Yong Zhao, Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instructi...
Hayley Mullinax Receives University of Kansas Graduate Teaching Award
The School Education and Human Sciences is thrilled to celebrate Hayley Mullinax, a second-year PhD student in School Psychology, as a recipient of the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral ...
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KU to welcome School of Education & Human Sciences dean candidates to Lawrence campus
Four finalists for the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences dean position will soon visit the Lawrence campus and share their vision for the school’s future. Presentations begin March 4.
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.
KU disability research center nationally recognized for community partnership
The Kansas University Center on Disabilities (KUCD) is among five national recipients of the 2026 Excellence in Community-Engaged Partnerships Award. The distinction from Campus Compact honors higher education programs and initiatives that make a meaningful impact by partnering with communities to address complex social issues.
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.
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