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Gerrit de Boer, Angela Gist-Mackey, Chad Kraus, Meggie Mapes, and Ward Thompson recently received William T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence. 🍎📘 These five KU faculty members exemplify innovative teaching, expertise, and mentorship.

University announces 2026 Kemper Fellows for Teaching Excellence This spring, five faculty members from the University of Kansas Lawrence campus who exemplify innovation, expertise and leadership in the classroom were named recipients of the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence.

Congratulations to KU’s 11 award-winning University of Kansas School of Law students who were honored at their hooding ceremony for their scholarship, leadership, and service to the law school and the community. ⚖️ Rock Chalk!

Eleven KU Law students honored for scholarship, leadership and service Eleven University of Kansas School of Law students received awards during the spring 2026 semester for distinguishing themselves in scholarship, leadership and service to the law school and the community.

KU professors Chris Beard, Jianming Qiu, and Michael Wolfe were named fellows of the AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science. 🔬 KU now has 35 faculty in this group of top scientists, adding to KU's strength as a institution.

KU scientists’ group gathers to welcome new fellows On May 4, KU American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows met to network and welcome three newly elected members. Chancellor Douglas A. Girod recognized the KU inductees: Chris Beard, Jianming Qiu and Michael Wolfe.

Eleven students were honored with 2026 University Awards, which are among KU’s most prestigious recognitions. 🏅 The awards showcase how KU students excel in community service, leadership, and academic achievement. Rock Chalk!

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Congrats to Ana Morais, assistant professor of chemical and petroleum engineering. Her research on converting difficult-to-recycle plastics into useful products has earned her a National Science Foundation award for early-career faculty. ♻️ https://bit.ly/4uSU26l

KU Engineering professor wins NSF CAREER Award Ana Morais, assistant professor of chemical & petroleum engineering, received a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation for research focused on improving how difficult-to-recycle plastics can be converted into useful products.

Congrats to the seven KU School of Architecture & Design students who won top awards at the National Student Show and Conference 2026, one of the top competitions for emerging talent in visual communication and design. 🎨 KU was also named Best School by the jury.

KU students earn top honors at 2026 National Student Show and Conference University of Kansas students earned multiple top honors at the 2026 National Student Show and Conference in Dallas, with the program also named Best School by the national jury. KU students were recognized across portfolio, motion design, branding and conceptual categories, highlighting the strengt...

Ecological research at KU digs in to issues that matter in Kansas. 🌻 The Kansas Bio Survey & Center for Ecological Research has awarded funding to four students for research projects covering prairie restoration, plants, soil, and more.

Four students receive Kansas Biological Survey Student Research Awards for 2026 The Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research at KU has awarded $4,000 in funding this spring for student research to be conducted in the coming academic year. Four students will receive assistance through the research center’s 2026 Student Research Awards.

📍🚐 We’re heading west. KU is coming to you, Garden City! Meet us at Art in the Park for a day of activities, giveaways, and fun for all ages. Bring the family, grab some gear, and see what KU creates in communities across Kansas. 🌻

Welcome to Lawrence, Team Algeria. ⚽🌻 We're glad Kansas gets to be your home sweet home away from home this month.

Let’s hear it for our history-making KU Baseball team. 👏 The Big 12’s reigning champs also swept the NCAA regionals with last night's win against Arkansas. Next up: KU’s first ever appearance in the super regionals, where the NCAA Men's College World Series teams will be determined. Rock Chalk!