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University community mourns death of professor, researcher James Thompson
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas community is mourning the death of professor and senior scientist James Thompson, who died Sept. 11. ...
School of Education & Human Sciences recognized for leadership in continuous improvement in honor of Frank Murray
“Frank Murray was passionate about education preparation, a prominent leader in our profession, and an advocate for evidence to improve education. The providers that CAEP is recognizing are committed to continuous improvement and preparing their students to succeed in a diverse range of classrooms after they graduate,” said Yuhang...
KU Alumni Association honors three recipients of Fred Ellsworth Medallion
LAWRENCE — Three Jayhawks will receive the 2022 Fred Ellsworth medallion for their faithful, longtime service to the University of Kansas and higher education. John Ballard, Overland Park; Warren Corman, Lawrence; and Kala Mays Stroup, Lawrence, will be honored Sept. 23 at the Burge Union in conjunction with the fall...
University community mourns faculty member, program director Todd Wilkerson
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas community is mourning the death of Todd Wilkerson, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences. Wilkerson, 38, died Aug. 30. ...
Study finds students self-sort in active learning spaces, with potential to push women out
LAWRENCE — A recent trend in higher education has seen universities install more active learning spaces, in which students can move their seats, collaborate and interact with one another, as opposed to more traditional lecture halls. But, as space in the former is limited, little is known about which students...
University announces that Robinson Center pools are closed
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has announced that swimming pools in Robinson Center are no longer available to KU students, faculty or staff for open swimming. In May, it was announced that the Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Science, which managed and maintained the pools, is no longer...
Measure to teach students self-determination translated to American Sign Language, shown to be effective with deaf youth
Nine faculty recognized as winners of distinguished teaching awards
LAWRENCE — Nine faculty members at the University of Kansas are being recognized as winners of annual distinguished teaching awards. ...
2022 Gene A. Budig Lecture will focus on 'True Stories from the Halls of JRP'
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences welcomes Bruce Frey, professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, as the 2022 Budig Teaching Award recipient and featured lecturer. ...
Center for Evaluation and Educational Leadership will support PreK-12 district, building leaders
LAWRENCE — The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas has announced the new Center for Evaluation and Educational Leadership (CEEL), whose mission is to support district- and building-level leaders to lead, organize and implement the most effective and equitable learning environments for PreK-12 students. ...
University announces May, June, July Employees of the Month
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas recently has announced the May, June and July 2022 Employees of the Month. These staff members have made outstanding contributions to the Lawrence campus community. ...
University of Kansas names five new distinguished professors
LAWRENCE – Five University of Kansas professors have joined elite company by being named distinguished professors. Sharon Billings and Marta Caminero-Santangelo received the designation of University Distinguished Professor, while Jie Han, Peter Ukpokodu and Lisa Wolf-Wendel received the designation of Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor. ...
Lawrence High announces new assistant principal (Opens in new window)
Elaina Honas, special education coordinator of secondary transition programs and building administrator at East Heights, has been selected as Lawrence High School’s new assistant principal. ...
Dr. Phyllis Esposito Appointed Reed College’s VP and Dean for Institutional Diversity (Opens in new window)
Dr. Phyllis Esposito will become Reed College’s vice president and dean for institutional diversity, effective July 1. She also will be part of the senior leadership team for Reed President Dr. Audrey Bilger. ...
Positive progress: Focusing on strengths, students counsel Kansans while earning service credits (Opens in new window)
Brian Cole, associate professor of educational psychology and director of training in the doctoral program, says there were plans to open a clinic to see clients in Joseph R. Pearson Hall about six weeks before the pandemic upended everyone’s lives. ...
Study photographically identifies characteristics that make proficient basketball scorers
LAWRENCE — Anyone who’s ever shot a basketball has heard a coach or well-meaning bystander give them tips like “bend your knees,” “tuck your elbow in” or “release the ball as high as possible.” A new series of studies from the University of Kansas examined which of those commonly implemented...
31 KU students receive Gilman scholarships
LAWRENCE — Thirty-one University of Kansas undergraduate students have recently received the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or intern abroad in countries around the world. ...
School of Education & Human Sciences to honor 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
2022 KU seniors honor high school teachers with Wolfe Teaching Excellence Awards
LAWRENCE — Three outstanding high school teachers will be recognized with the Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award this graduation season. ...
KU Medical Center biochemist brings interactive science to area middle schools (Opens in new window)
Douglas Huffman, Ph.D., professor of science education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching on KU’s campus in Lawrence, Kansas, said this project aligns with the National Science Education Standards, which were recently updated. ...
Research showcase, reception planned for IPSR Doctoral Research Fellows
LAWRENCE — The Institute for Policy & Social Research and The Commons at Spooner Hall will present the IPSR Doctoral Research Fellows Reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 1. This event will showcase the research of the 2021-2022 Doctoral Research Fellows, an interdisciplinary cohort of scholars in social...
U.S. News & World Report highlights KU education programs in rankings
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences and two of its programs are ranked among the nation’s best in the 2023 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools,” released March 29. ...
2022 Gene A. Budig lecture will explore ‘Inclusion Through Innovation’
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences welcomes Sean Smith, professor in the Department of Special Education, as the 2022 Budig Teaching Professorship in Special Education award recipient and featured lecturer. ...