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KU Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: Preparing leaders in education
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Wayne L. Black Jr. seeks to make college athletics more equitable
College athletics is often framed as the ultimate even playing field. One of pure opportunity, where anyone can succeed — so long as they’re...
Steven Johnson Jr. looks to deepen understanding of Black RAs’ experiences on campuses
Black resident assistants, particularly those at predominantly white institutions, navigate a unique set of circumstances and biases in the...
John Brickelmyer, EdD, May 2022
promoted to Associate Dean of the School of Professional Studies at KU Edwards Campus
Dawn Shew, EdD, May 2022
appointed Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at the KU School of Nursing
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KU to welcome School of Education & Human Sciences dean candidates to Lawrence campus
Four finalists for the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences dean position will soon visit the Lawrence campus and share their vision for the school’s future. Presentations begin March 4.
KU research growth boosts Kansas communities, fuels economy
Research and development expenditures spanning all University of Kansas campuses climbed to $610.6 million in fiscal year 2025, surpassing the previous record of $546.1 million by 12% and marking a full decade of sustained research growth.
U.S. News & World Report highlights KU online education graduate programs in 2026 rankings
The University of Kansas earned top national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report online graduate program rankings for programs in the School of Education & Human Sciences. KU’s online graduate education program ranked No. 2 (tie) overall and No. 1 nationally for veterans, with specialty rankings including No. 1 in special education.
KU School of Education & Human Sciences to host 2026 Black History Month Celebration
The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences will host its 2026 Black History Month Celebration from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11, featuring speaker Aaron Smallwood. The event invites the KU community to come together to honor Black history, culture and contributions to education.
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