University of Kansas

Brownback Calls For Sales Tax Extension For Higher Ed

Bryan Thompson — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:13:52 +0000

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback wants lawmakers to extend a temporary sales tax hike as a way to fund the state's universities.

The governor says cuts to higher education would be a momentum-killer at a time when he thinks a lot of positive things are happening in Kansas. Lawmakers are hesitant to extend the sales tax hike, which was approved in 2010 on the condition that it would expire July 1 of this year.

Following a tour of the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Salina, Brownback called the facility a great place to invest.

KU Prof Explores Black Israelite Roots In Kansas

Susan B. Wilson and Monica Sandreczki — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:27:18 +0000

Blacks and Jews have historically had a complicated relationship in the United States. And it’s perhaps the most evident when they claim the same religion, or historical ancestry. The development of Black Israelite or Black Jewish faith has its roots in Kansas, according to the book The Chosen People: The Rise of American Black Israelite Religions by University of Kansas history and American studies professor, Jacob Dorman.

Big 12 Tournament Set

Greg Echlin — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:06:32 +0000

The Big 12 brackets are set for the men's tournament in Kansas City.

From Poetry To History

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:18:15 +0000

It's not often a state poet laureate turns her pen to write a non-fiction tale, but Kansas Poet Laureate Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg has done just that.

KU Researcher Finds Racial Disparity In NIH Grants

Susan B. Wilson and Monica Sandreczki — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:29:33 +0000

When researchers submit proposals to the National Institutes of Health to get funding, they don’t indicate their race or ethnicity. But black researchers are a third less likely than other equally-qualified researchers to receive NIH funding.

Political Power Of Imagery

Laura Spencer — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:05:00 +0000

What images best convey the meaning of politics in America? An exhibition at the Spencer Museum of Art in Lawrence explores this idea through photography, prints, paintings, archival political ads, and a poodle skirt.

The Cultural History Of Flab

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 04:04:51 +0000

We crave its taste but not its look. What’s up with our love-hate relationship with fat?

University Of Kansas Gets 'Select' Cancer Institute Designation

Elana Gordon — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:55:34 +0000

KU Cancer Center has obtained a National Cancer Institute designation. Officially.

KU To Announce Prestigious Cancer Center Designation

Elana Gordon — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:53:36 +0000

Leaders from the University of Kansas, politicians and health officials, including U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, will gather at the University of Kansas Medical Center this afternoon to formally announce KU Cancer Center becoming a National Cancer Institute designation.

Balancing Competition And Fun In Youth Sports

Susan B. Wilson and Zack Lewandowski — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:51:08 +0000

More than 52 million young people around the country participate in organized sports, according to the National Council of Youth Sports. Many parents see it as a way for kids to get physically fit, and learn teamwork and discipline. And a lot of parents like to see their kids win, too. But how important is winning? And how much pressure should parents and coaches put on young people to be the best athletes they can be?

Wyandotte County Continues To Battle Low Health Status

Elana Gordon — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:41:37 +0000

That Wyandotte County is grappling with some major health issues is no secret. It’s ranked one of the least healthy regions in Kansas, and findings from a recent health assessment reaffirm the challenges:

Bobbing Continents Believed To Cause Changes In Biodiversity

Charlie Upchurch — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:25:29 +0000

According to a KU professor, we have evidence that periodic changes in marine biodiversity are tied to uplifting continents.

Alan Turing: Father Of Modern Computing Science

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:28:53 +0000

A new exhibition at the Spencer Museum of Art at KU, entitled Cryptograph, celebrates Alan Turing, a visionary British mathematician whose work formed the conceptual basis for the modern computers that we use today.

A Showdown First: KU And UK To Battle For NCAA Title

Greg Echlin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:22:09 +0000

In the history of men’s college basketball, only Kentucky has won more games than the University of Kansas.

Will The Tiger Lie Down With The Jayhawk?

Kayla Regan — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:23:38 +0000

On Saturday, February 25, 2012, a more than 100 year-old tradition will come to an end. It's a competition that some say has roots in the Civil War era.