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Research shows creative students sensed global catastrophe coming, had increased anxiety
Educational psychology department announces 2021 Lichtenberg Lecture
LAWRENCE – The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Kansas will host the 2021 Lichtenberg Lecture at 3 p.m. Friday, April 16, via Zoom. The virtual lecture will feature Kevin Cokley, distinguished professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin. ...
School of Education & Human Sciences to host 3rd session of virtual series for 2020-21
LAWRENCE — The School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas will host the third and final virtual session of the 2020-21 Strategies Event Series on April 17 via Zoom. ...
Living Together -- Apart (Opens in new window)
Jennifer Ng named to new AAU Advisory Board on Racial Equity
LAWRENCE — The Association of American Universities has named Jennifer Ng to its newly created Advisory Board on Racial Equity in Higher Education. ...
USD 207 receives KU education leadership award (Opens in new window)
U.S. News & World Report ranks 50 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools
EDITOR'S NOTE: Updated at 7 p.m. March 30. The story below was corrected to add Nursing-Anesthesia, ranked No. 14 among public institutions, and updated that there are 50 KU programs in the top 50 among public universities. ...
Teachers can use popular media to address anti-Asian bias, KU research shows
LAWRENCE — Recent incidents of racial discrimination and violence against Asians and Asian Americans in the United States have prompted critical discussions about how to talk about such biases with younger age groups. New research from the University of Kansas shows using critical race media literacy, or examining how race...
Study Examines Racial Differences in Students’ Experiences in Campus Housing (Opens in new window)
One Year Into the Pandemic, the White House Aims to Prioritize People With Disabilities (Opens in new window)
KU researchers designing career development via telehealth for rural individuals with disabilities
Why We Need Classroom Teachers in School Leadership More Than Ever (Opens in new window)
Study finds campus housing can mirror racial denotations of larger society
LAWRENCE — A new study from the University of Kansas shows that students’ experience in campus housing is often marked by racial denotations of who belongs in campus spaces and that the shifting idea of universities as businesses can push students into racially charged spaces that contradict ideas of inclusion. ...
KU honor society Phi Kappa Phi initiates more than 100 students
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi initiated more than 100 students at the beginning of the spring 2021 semester. The nation’s oldest and most selective honor society for students from all academic disciplines, Phi Kappa Phi membership is by invitation only...
Jayhawks earn honors at 2021 Capitol Graduate Research Summit
LAWRENCE – The annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit features groundbreaking research every year from Kansas state universities. This year Ankit Verma and Nadia Alissa stood out among the University of Kansas graduate students, as each claimed the top spot in their respective divisions. Verma received the distinction as the top...
SOEHS department announces Dedication to Social Justice and Liberation Award
LAWRENCE – The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Kansas has announced a new award for a current graduate student within the department who demonstrates a commitment to seek, find and forge the advancement of social justice and liberation through research, practice, teaching, advocacy or activism. ...
Virtual reality application offers children with autism spectrum disorder a way to practice social skills
LAWRENCE — For individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), social interactions can be awkward or difficult to navigate. Whether it’s a conversation in the hallway at school or buying a candy bar at a grocery store, direct instruction and practice of social skills may be required to support success. Practicing...
KU lands grant to improve technology use among faculty, researchers in special education
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has earned funding to launch a center dedicated to connecting researchers, educators and higher education faculty across the country to improve the use of technology in special education. The Center for Innovation, Design & Digital Learning has begun its mission to build collaborative networks,...
One Day. One KU. reaches new height of nearly $3.4 million
LAWRENCE — KU’s fourth annual One Day. One KU. giving day brought in gifts benefiting everything from butterflies to Alzheimer’s disease research on its most successful giving day to date. ...
University announces first cohort of KU Public Scholars
LAWRENCE — A diverse group of University of Kansas researchers from a broad range of scholarly backgrounds — and including many female and underrepresented voices — will receive training and work together to produce public scholarship that speaks to a broader audience. ...
Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit goes virtual, highlights groundbreaking research
LAWRENCE – Eight University of Kansas graduate students from the Lawrence campus and five graduate students from the KU Medical Center are putting their groundbreaking research on public display starting Feb. 18. ...
School of Education & Human Sciences continues free virtual professional development series for 2020-21
LAWRENCE — The School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas will host the second virtual session of the Strategies Event Series at 9 a.m. Feb. 13 via Zoom. ...
Faculty honored for innovative assessment at Student Learning Symposium
LAWRENCE — Nine University of Kansas faculty members were recently recognized for their innovative work in improving student learning. ...
New Bachelor of Science in Education, elementary education prepares educators to lead inclusive classrooms
OVERLAND PARK – The early years of a children's education provide a vital foundation for their future development, creating a base for lifelong learning as well as cognitive and social growth. To help fulfill the growing need for teachers who can help children in the Kansas City area during this...
'Caring Climate' Could Enhance The Kansas City Chiefs' Chances For A Second Straight Super Bowl Title (Opens in new window)
2021 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence: Top Tens (Opens in new window)
School of Education & Human Sciences announces free virtual professional development series
LAWRENCE — The School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas has announced dates for the 2020-2021 Strategies Event Series, which will include three virtual and interactive professional development lectures via Zoom. ...