News
Mon, 05/12/2025
KU Employee and Team of the Year Winners Announced at Employee Recognition Ceremony
During the University of Kansas' Employee Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, Dannah Hartley and Omar Safir received the Employee of the Year awards and the KU Power Plant Team was honored with the Team of the Year award.
Mon, 05/12/2025
Jide Wintoki to be next dean of the School of Business
The University of Kansas has selected Jide Wintoki, Capitol Federal Professor of Finance, as the next dean of the KU School of Business. Wintoki first joined the school in 2008, and he currently serves as its associate dean of graduate programs. He will begin his new role July 1.
Fri, 05/09/2025
Upgrades Planned for Buildings Across Campus
Vital repairs and maintenance projects are scheduled this summer for buildings throughout campus. These projects, necessary to maintain the integrity of KU’s infrastructure, may cause some disruptions to those working in or near the buildings.
Fri, 05/09/2025
Parking Lot and Street Closures Scheduled over the Summer
This summer the University of Kansas will take advantage of a quieter campus to complete necessary construction and maintenance projects. This work will require several streets, sidewalks and parking lots to close or partially close for a portion of the summer.
Thu, 05/01/2025
David Dietz named University of Kansas dean of pharmacy
The University of Kansas has selected David Dietz as the next dean of the School of Pharmacy. Dietz is currently a faculty member and associate dean of research strategy at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. He will begin his new role Aug. 1.
Fri, 05/24/2024
Barbara Timmermann serving as interim dean of pharmacy school
Barbara Timmermann, University Distinguished Professor and chair of medicinal chemistry, has agreed to serve as interim dean of the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. Her appointment became effective May 12.
Fri, 05/24/2024
Shelley Hooks named as next University of Kansas vice chancellor for research
The University of Kansas has selected Shelley Hooks as the next vice chancellor for research. She will begin her new role Aug. 4.
Thu, 04/04/2024
KU community invited to attend KU Remembers event
The KU community is invited to attend an event honoring students, employees and retirees who passed away during the previous 12 months. KU Remembers will take place at 3 p.m. April 12 in the Burge Union, Forums A and B.
Tue, 12/12/2023
Paul Popiel named dean of KU School of Music
The University of Kansas has selected Paul Popiel as the next dean of the KU School of Music. Popiel has served as the interim dean since January. He has been a professor of music at KU since 2010.
Thu, 12/07/2023
Mary Rezac named new dean of KU School of Engineering
The University of Kansas has selected Mary Rezac as the next dean of the KU School of Engineering. Her appointment as dean is effective March 1, 2024.
Tue, 10/10/2023
24 faculty earn specialty and career teaching promotions
Twenty-four individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses earned specialty and career teaching faculty promotions this past year.
Fri, 02/03/2023
KU Visitor Center renamed 1502 Building
In preparation for the formal opening of the Jayhawk Welcome Center at the Adams Alumni Center, the KU Visitor Center, at 1502 Iowa St., has been renamed 1502 Building to avoid confusion with prospective students and their families.
Wed, 08/31/2022
Sloan Foundation Grant to Support Indigenous Students in Stem Programs at KU, Haskell
A joint project of the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University was selected to receive a $500,000 seed grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation’s Indigenous Graduate Partnership.
Wed, 08/31/2022
Ada Emmett Named University Ombuds
Ada Emmett has been named university ombuds and has agreed to lead the University of Kansas Ombuds Office. Her appointment is effective immediately.
Wed, 08/24/2022
Provost Announces Launch of Dean of KU Libraries Search
Fifteen individuals with ties to the University of Kansas will serve on the search committee to help find the next dean of KU Libraries.
Thu, 02/10/2022
New Institute Will Align and Connect KU’s Global Efforts
The University of Kansas is launching a new institute to enhance its overall efforts by strengthening the connections among its established international centers and aligning those strengths with KU’s rich institutional internationalization capacities.