News
Fri, 02/27/2026
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.
Thu, 02/26/2026
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.
Thu, 01/29/2026
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.
Tue, 01/20/2026
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.
Wed, 12/10/2025
New book examines how educational reforms have attempted to fix past problems instead of inventing the future
In "Fix the Past or Invent the Future," education expert Yong Zhao explores how countless attempts and millions of dollars of investment have attempted to fix problems of the past in education instead of finding a new way forward for American schools, and more importantly, each individual.
Mon, 10/27/2025
Week of activities for KU Homecoming begins Oct. 27
The University of Kansas will host its 113th Homecoming, sponsored by Central Bank, Oct. 27-Nov. 2. The week culminates with the KU football game against Oklahoma. KU Alumni has announced finalists for major student and faculty awards to be presented during the Homecoming game.
Mon, 09/22/2025
KU scholars outline ‘death and rebirth of research in education in the age of AI’
In a scholarly article for ECNU Review of Education, University of Kansas faculty write about persistent problems in educational research that have hindered the field. KU researchers also outline how the age of artificial intelligence presents an opportunity to reinvent practices to improve education for all.
Tue, 09/02/2025
New book to help educators empower every student by changing approach to education
Yong Zhao, Foundation Distinguished Professor of Education at KU, is co-author of "Agents of Impact: How Education can Empower Students to Change Themselves, Their Communities and the World," a book that aims to help teachers and communities embrace new technology and ideas to help every student realize they can make a difference.
Tue, 01/21/2025
KU powwow festival committee announces nominations open for Dr. Melissa Peterson Native Advocacy Award
The KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival planning committee has announced the establishment of the Dr. Melissa Peterson Native Advocacy Award. Nominations are due Feb. 4.
Thu, 12/12/2024
Education scholar calls for ecological shift to 'school within a school' to give students autonomy needed for success
Schools are one of the most resilient aspects of American society, changing little in 200 years, Yong Zhao writes. Attempts at reform have failed because they are attempted on the systemwide level. In a scholarly analysis, the KU professor of education calls for a "school within a school" approach at giving students autonomy over their own learning.
Tue, 12/03/2024
AAI announces the Center for Geography of Education Policy
The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) has announced the launch of a new center that will explore the ways that education policy and school management are both shaped by and shape geography.
Mon, 11/25/2024
Study finds suburban school districts diversified since 2000, but urban districts saw more racial isolation
A study compared school districts across the country in 2020 and 2000 using census and demographic data, as well as sophisticated geographical mapping. Suburban districts across the country saw more diversity, but urban districts saw more racial isolation.
Mon, 11/18/2024
New book aims to guide qualitative researchers looking to better understand the college student experience
A University of Kansas researcher's new work provides guidance, examples and considerations of how best to conduct qualitative research with college students, especially those from historically marginalized populations.
Mon, 10/28/2024
Study finds influential textbooks labeled American actions as imperialist, contradicting American exceptionalism
Stephen Jackson conducted a study in which he analyzed influential Texas world history textbooks. They clearly labeled American actions in the 19th century as imperialist, contradicting the long-standing ideal of American exceptionalism. The study unpacks that seeming contradiction.
Tue, 10/01/2024
KU welcomes 21 Fulbright students and teaching assistants
This fall, the University of Kansas welcomed 14 students as part of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and an additional seven students as Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants.
Tue, 09/10/2024
When Experts Attack! The history of teaching history
When Experts Attack!: The history of teaching history...
Thu, 07/11/2024
Article tracks history of state history education standards, how teachers can use them as lessons
Stephen Jackson has published an article outlining how state history education standards came about, how they evolved and how teachers can use the standards themselves as history lessons in a way that avoids the common political arguments surrounding the documents.
Wed, 07/10/2024
University of Kansas announces spring 2024 honor roll
More than 7,400 undergraduate students at KU earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2024 semester. The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and in the schools of Architecture & Design, Business, Education & Human Sciences, Engineering, Health Professions, Journalism & Mass Communications, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Professional Studies and Social Welfare.
Fri, 05/10/2024
KU announces promotion and tenure for 149 faculty and researchers
Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 64 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 85 individuals at the KU Medical Center campuses.
Mon, 04/01/2024
2024 Gene A. Budig Lecture will explore ‘Designing the Future of Learning’ (Opens in new window)
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences welcomes James D. Basham, professor in the Department of Special Education, as the 2023 Budig Teaching Professorship in Special Education award recipient and featured lecturer for 2024.
Mon, 03/18/2024
Park University Appoints Dr. Jayme Uden as Chief Human Resources Officer (Opens in new window)
Jayme Uden, Ed.D., has accepted a new leadership role at Park University as its chief human resources officer, effective today. ...
Wed, 02/28/2024
New books examine how to foster meaningful interactions between students, faculty to bolster college success
Two new books co-written by a University of Kansas professor examine how to move beyond the conventional measures of student-faculty interactions to consider new ways of building meaningful relationships between educators and pupils.
Wed, 02/28/2024
‘Brown v. Board at 70’ conference will explore legacy of landmark decision (Opens in new window)
LAWRENCE — In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case, the University of Kansas and the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Topeka, KS will host an event series and conference exploring the legacy of the landmark decision on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, 2024
Tue, 02/27/2024
KU Educational Leadership & Policy Studies announces new Higher Education Administration graduate certificate
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Department, part of the School of Education & Human Sciences, has created a new program to introduce education professionals to academic scholarship on higher education. ...
Mon, 02/26/2024
Letting go of what doesn’t work in education (Opens in new window)
Thu, 02/15/2024
New book helps school leaders focus on what they can do without getting weighed down
No one can do everything. Yet that is exactly what many school leaders feel like they must do. A new book co-written by a KU scholar aims to help those who often feel overwhelmed focus on what they can and should do and how to help teachers and students lead schools to reaching their full potential.
Fri, 02/09/2024
US News & World Report highlights KU online education programs in 2024 rankings (Opens in new window)
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences has two programs ranked among the nation’s best in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Programs,” released Feb. 7. ...
Thu, 02/08/2024
KU School of Education & Human Sciences to host fireside chat with author and women’s health advocate Alejandra Campoverdi
LAWRENCE – In celebration of Black History Month, the School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas will host a fireside chat with Alejandra Campoverdi, author of the national bestselling book First Gen, and Nicholas Mitchell, assistant professor
Fri, 01/19/2024
‘2024 Research & Teaching Festival’ conference to be hosted for educators
LAWRENCE — The School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas will host the 2024 Research & Teaching Festival on February 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT in Joseph R. Pearson Hall (JRP) room 150. Sessions will focus on a wide variety of topics in...
Thu, 11/30/2023
AAI announces the Center for Reimagining Education
LAWRENCE — The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) has announced the new Center for Reimagining Education (CRE), whose mission is to accelerate the pace of change in schools and districts. CRE will pursue its goals by leveraging technology and data and bringing together diverse teams of people to establish school-community...