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Federal appellate court tosses final conviction in case against former KU tenured professor
The U.S. District Court of Appeals reversed Friday the false-statement conviction of a former KU tenured professor and brought to an end deconstruction of the federal government’s prosecution of the chemical engineering researcher based on a secret relationship with Fuzhou University in China.
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Why former KU basketball star Lynette Woodard should be as famous as Caitlin Clark
Up until a few weeks ago, Lynette Woodard from KU had scored more points in college basketball than any woman ever. But she was never recognized by the NCAA as a scoring champion.
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Longtime KU Innovation Park executive selected as new CEO
Adam Courtney, who has worked at KU Innovation Park for more than 10 years, has been named the organization’s new CEO.
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KU’s History of Black Writing project celebrates more than 4 decades of preserving Black literature
Certainly Black writers have always contributed to American literature, Maryemma Graham recalls thinking during her college class one day in 1972. That day, a seed was planted that would become the History of Black Writing.
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KU professor advocates for strengthening tribal laws to support survivors of sexual assault
KU distinguished professor Sarah Deer conducted a review of more than 200 tribal laws pertaining to sexual assault. What she found did not make her happy.
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KU symposium to spotlight race and sports in American culture
KU’s seventh annual symposium on race and sports in American culture will feature a keynote address from sports journalist Kevin Blackistone and a panel discussion with two former KU student-athletes.
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KU professor, legal scholar to give lecture on tribal law pertaining to sexual violence
KU distinguished professor and legal scholar Sarah Deer is set to give a public lecture about her work with tribal law to strengthen outcomes for survivors of sexual violence.
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Lawrence, Topeka conference to celebrate 70 years since Brown v. Board decision
An upcoming conference in Lawrence and Topeka will celebrate 70 years since the Supreme Court ruled that segregation in schools was unconstitutional.
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Lance Leipold signs contract amendment with raise to continue coaching KU football
Kansas Athletics has signed an amended contract with football coach Lance Leipold, who is now set to make more than $8 million through April 2025.
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Giselle Anatol named director of KU’s Hall Center for the Humanities
Giselle Anatol, professor of English at KU, has been named the director of the Hall Center for the Humanities, effective next week.
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Author encourages first-generation Haskell, KU students to ‘show up for yourself’
Alejandra Campoverdi, author of ”First Gen: A Memoir,” spoke with first-generation Haskell and University of Kansas students Friday about loneliness, emotional inheritances and vulnerability.
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Monarch butterflies just took a big hit. Midwesterners may see few of them this year
Butterfly enthusiasts in the eastern half of North America will have to look harder this spring and summer to spot monarchs, which have become an international symbol of insect conservation.
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KU research team to launch book on adaptive use musical instruments
A KU research team will soon hold a celebration of a new book that sheds light on technology designed to make music accessible for people of all abilities.
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Author, activist Ellen Oh to give public talk in Lawrence
Ellen Oh, an author, activist and founding member of We Need Diverse Books, will give a public talk in Lawrence this week as part of an event hosted by KU’s Center for East Asian Studies.
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New Indigenous Stewardship Club at KU aims to build community, partnerships
A new student organization at KU invites students from both universities in Lawrence to “embark on a journey of (re)discovery” through community stewardship.
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KU students to build new outdoor classroom at Prairie Park Nature Center; open house to show plans
A new outdoor classroom at Prairie Park Nature Center is in the works, and an open house Monday will reveal plans led by KU architecture students.