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Office of Faculty Affairs

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Faculty Affairs Highlights and Updates



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University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards faculty are invited to participate in the third annual KU Faculty Development Academies Week, which takes place May 18-22.
Misty Schieberle, Frances L. Stiefel Teaching Professor of English at the University of Kansas with decorative figures on both sides of image
Misty Schieberle will give a public lecture, “Medieval Mysteries: Archival Challenges and Classroom Discoveries,” on April 20, exploring how rare manuscripts and historical documents reveal new insights into medieval life and literature. Schieberle will also show how this archival work enriches student learning by encouraging investigation and discovery.
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Joshua Arpin, assistant teaching professor in the School of Business, and Karen Moeller, clinical professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, were recently awarded the 2026 Faculty Service Award at the University of Kansas.


KU faculty...

39
faculty named Fulbright Scholars from 2014-2024
1,700+
faculty and academic staff
85+
current Distinguished Professors from over 38 disciplines
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Save the Date: Faculty Development Academies Week

Faculty Development Academies Week takes place May 18-22.

Learn more about Faculty Development Academies Week

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