Congrats to the 21 KU students chosen for the 2026 Millennium Fellowship, a United Nations-affiliated leadership development program. 👏 Students will receive resources and mentorship as they take part in actionable community-based projects. Rock Chalk! bit.ly/4e9Ujv9
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Rock Chalk to Mehrangiz Najafizadeh, a KU associate professor of sociology, for receiving her third Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. 👏 This rare achievement will allow her to conduct research in the Republic of Azerbaijan. bit.ly/4y7V3s7
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Congrats to the 11 winners of the 2025 KU Architecture & Design Alumni Awards. 📐The awards recognize graduates from KU’s School of Architecture & Design who have advanced the design professions and made their communities stronger. Rock Chalk! bit.ly/4yHBaZV
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Can soil fungi help wheat and rice tolerate drought? 🌾 With a $1.9 million National Science Foundation grant, KU researchers will work to build drought resilience in these food crops, which would increase food production and conserve water. bit.ly/4j6va85
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KU alumna Angela Cervantes is the award-winning author behind American Girl’s character Raquel Reyes of Kansas City. 🎀 She will speak Oct. 17 at the Spencer Research Library as part of Hispanic Heritage Month and American Girl’s 40th anniversary. bit.ly/4ytpJov
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Congrats to KU's Debate program, which was named number one in the country in American Liberty Media’s 2026 ranking of the “Top 50 Competitive College Debate Programs in the U.S.” 🗣️ Last year, 53 Jayhawks competed, winning seven tournaments. bit.ly/4hvHrlt
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Fifteen KU faculty members who exemplify great teaching will be honored Oct. 13 at the annual University Teaching Awards ceremony. 🏅 Chancellor Douglas Girod said the awardees “inspire our students and prepare them to succeed and lead beyond KU.” bit.ly/4dleYwb
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The @KUSOEHS has opened an online doorway to higher education leadership roles for working professionals. 💻 A flexible, online master's in higher education administration is now available, allowing people to keep working while advancing their careers. bit.ly/3TqQf2O
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Feeling like you're turning into your parents? Then you might need help from KU Alumnus Bill Glass, '94, who's best known for portraying Progressive Insurance's Dr. Rick.
Did you know he was a Jayhawk? And which commercial's your favorite?
Read more: bit.ly/4hMlWf2
Did you know he was a Jayhawk? And which commercial's your favorite?
Read more: bit.ly/4hMlWf2
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Loral O’Hara, a KU alumna and NASA astronaut who worked on the International Space Station, will provide a real-life perspective of life in space at the Oct. 8 KU Reads event discussing "Orbital,” an acclaimed work of fiction about life on the ISS. 👩🚀 bit.ly/3VrGamN
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Through research, workforce training, and technical outreach, the KU Transportation Center is helping towns across Kansas maintain safer roads, preserve essential services, expand reliable transit, and strengthen the ties that hold communities together. 🛣️ bit.ly/3TnIydL
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A KU research and community-based initiative, ThrYve (Together Reducing Youth Violence), is helping to make Wyandotte County a safer place for young people. New findings show that gun-based violence, including youth homicide, is on the decline. news.ku.edu/news/article/k…
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Kudos to a KU research team for earning a $1.2 million award to pursue their novel theory of Alzheimer’s disease. 🧠 With their innovative approach, they will seek life-changing treatments. bit.ly/4hLI7Ue
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A camera that measures barbell speed can help football players improve performance and avoid injuries. 🏋️ KU researchers worked with the university's football program to develop position-specific, velocity-based weight training guidelines. news.ku.edu/news/article/r…
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A Spencer Museum of Art program is helping K-12 teachers across Kansas create art-based lessons inspired by the museum’s collections. 🖌️ Over 90 participants from different disciplines have used art to spark creativity in about 76,000 students. kualumni.org/stories/spence…
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Luciano Tosta, winner of the Woodyard International Educator Award, has strengthened KU’s ties in countries such as Brazil and Senegal. 🌐 Tosta, an associate professor of Spanish and Portuguese, directs KU’s Center for Global & International Studies. news.ku.edu/news/article/l…
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Linda D’Silva, a KU School of Health Professions faculty member, is testing an app that turns physical therapy exercises for patients with vestibular dysfunction into a fun video game to encourage them to do the exercises several times a day. 🎮 bit.ly/3Syzh23
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