Tag: University Of Kansas

University of Kansas Joins $3.7 Million Program To Generate More Special Education Doctorates

The University of Kansas, along with institutions in Arizona and Michigan, will use a $3.75 million federal grant to develop a doctoral program in special education leadership. The initiative aims to improve outcomes for students with disabilities by training a new generation of leaders in the field, starting in fall 2026.

K-State, Kansas Health Foundation team up for statewide efforts to end hunger

Kansas State University and the Kansas Health Foundation have partnered to combat hunger in Kansas communities. Announced during K-State's Extension and Engagement Week, the initiative aligns with K-State's strategic plan and KHF's Hunger Free Kansas initiative. KHF is providing $300,000 for local projects, empowering communities to tackle food insecurity effectively.

Federal appellate court tosses final conviction in case against former KU tenured professor

The U.S. District Court of Appeals reversed the false-statement conviction of a former University of Kansas professor accused of espionage due to a secret relationship with Fuzhou University in China. The federal government's case was based on the now-defunct "China Initiative" and was found to lack sufficient evidence. The professor's conviction was ultimately reversed.

Governor Kelly Breaks Ground on Wichita Biomedical Campus

Governor Laura Kelly and higher education leaders broke ground on the new $302 million Wichita Biomedical Campus, aiming to revolutionize health care education and establish Wichita as a hub for innovative scientific research. The campus will host various health care programs, positioning Wichita as a national health care leader and bringing significant economic growth to the city.

Kansas Board of Regents contemplates 5% to 7% tuition hikes at public state universities

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector May 17, 2023 TOPEKA — The state’s six public universities recommended Wednesday the Kansas Board...

KSU, KU leaders and Marshall endorse broader federal reporting on post-college success data

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector May 4, 2023 TOPEKA — The leaders of Kansas State University and the University of...

KU professor accused of fraud under China Initiative goes to criminal trial

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector March 21, 2022 KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The two and a half years since her husband,...

KU Lawrence, Edwards campuses to begin phasing out indoor mask mandate today

Letter from University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas A. Girod Faculty, staff and students, The Douglas County Commission’s decision to let the...

Lobbyists Form Contractor Alliance To Seek $315 Million For University Building Repair Backlog

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector December 21, 2021 TOPEKA — A fledgling association of construction contractors led by two political lobbyists...

WSU, KU, K-State Pause Vaccine Mandates Following Federal Court Decision

By Daniel Caudill - Kansas News Service Three major universities in Kansas, including Wichita State, are suspending a COVID-19 vaccine...

KU, WSU And KSU Adopt Vaccination Mandates For All Employees To Comply With Federal Edict

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — The president of the Kansas Board of Regents offered recommendations Friday to state...

Five Of Six State Universities In Kansas Holding Line On Undergraduate Tuition Rates

By Tim Carpenter - Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Five of six universities in the Kansas Board of Regents system Wednesday...