Office of Faculty Affairs
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Faculty Affairs Highlights and Updates
The University of Kansas has announced the 12 faculty members selected for its 2026-27 Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program, which recognizes outstanding achievements in research, scholarship and creative activity across KU’s Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses.
The Office of Faculty Affairs welcomed new full- and part-time faculty to the University of Kansas during orientation, which took place Aug. 17, 18 and 19. This year’s new faculty cohort represents 39 units across the KU Lawrence and Edwards campuses.
Twelve individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses have earned instructional faculty promotions over the past year. “These educators represent some of the best in teaching and research excellence,” said Arash Mafi, chief academic officer, provost and executive vice chancellor.
KU faculty...
45
faculty named Fulbright Scholars from 2016-2026
1,700+
faculty and academic staff
85+
current Distinguished Professors from over 38 disciplines