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Wed, 08/26/2026

KU Spotlight on Faculty Excellence honorees announced for the 2026-27 year

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.

Mon, 08/24/2026

KU welcomes more than 70 new faculty members across Lawrence and Edwards 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.

Tue, 08/18/2026

Class of 2026-27 Senior Administrative Fellows announced

The University of Kansas has named 10 faculty members to its 2026-27 Senior Administrative Fellows cohort, a leadership development program that prepares faculty for administrative and leadership roles in higher education. The yearlong program provides participants with opportunities to learn more about university operations, explore leadership pathways and develop their leadership skills through reflection and professional growth.

Fri, 07/17/2026

Six KU faculty members selected for 2026-27 Big 12 Faculty Fellowship

The Big 12 program allows tenured and tenure-track faculty on the KU Lawrence campus to expand their research connections within the Big 12 Conference through a variety of scholarly endeavors.

Wed, 06/17/2026

Keeler Professorship fuels KU collaboration on Mars simulant research

Steve Gurysh, associate professor of visual art, will further his exploration of Mars Global Simulant through sculpture and by contributing to evolutionary biology scholarship at KU.

Tue, 06/16/2026

Policy development grants awarded to support faculty policy development in the coming year

Over the spring semester, the Office of Faculty Affairs awarded 41 policy development grants to units, supporting their policy alignment efforts with the KU and UAKU collective bargaining agreement.

Wed, 05/27/2026

University announces 2026 Kemper Fellows for Teaching Excellence

This spring, five faculty members from the University of Kansas Lawrence campus who exemplify innovation, expertise and leadership in the classroom were named recipients of the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence.

Fri, 05/22/2026

KU scientists’ group gathers to welcome new fellows

On May 4, KU American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows met to network and welcome three newly elected members. Chancellor Douglas A. Girod recognized the KU inductees: Chris Beard, Jianming Qiu and Michael Wolfe.

Wed, 04/01/2026

KU announces first recipients of Faculty Service Award

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.

Fri, 03/27/2026

Office of Faculty Affairs to host third annual KU Faculty Development Academies Week

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.

Thu, 03/26/2026

Shutz lecture to delve into the mysteries of medieval archives

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.

Mon, 03/23/2026

Office of Faculty Affairs Solicits Proposals for Faculty Policy Development Grants

The Office of Faculty Affairs is offering Policy Development Grants of up to $4,000 to support the alignment of unit-level policy with the UAKU collective bargaining agreement, once ratified and approved. These grants aim to support the creation and revision of policy within academic departments and research centers across...

Tue, 02/10/2026

New provost fellow and chair fellows join the Office of Faculty Affairs

Allison Kirkpatrick, Jonathan Brumberg and Claudia Dozier join the Office of Faculty Affairs this spring as provost fellow and chair fellows. They will support priorities in policy revision and educational programming for campus leaders and the broader University of Kansas community.

Tue, 02/03/2026

Applications open to KU faculty to be a 2026-2027 Senior Administrative Fellow

Senior Administrative Fellows have the opportunity to meet face-to-face and learn from those with administrative roles at KU as well as develop their personal leadership skills and understanding. Applications are due April 6.

Mon, 11/24/2025

University hosts inaugural gathering of AAAS Fellows

KU AAAS fellows met with university leaders and research administrators to discuss future research potential and strengthen collaborations across campuses.

Wed, 10/15/2025

KU Provost Fellow Opportunity with the Office of Faculty Affairs

The mission of the Office of Faculty Affairs is to support faculty and faculty leadership in the development of an exceptional learning community at the University of Kansas. To that end, we seek out faculty partnerships and expertise in our initiatives of faculty advancement and recognition, faculty relations and policy,...

Wed, 10/15/2025

Chair Fellow Opportunities with the Office of Faculty Affairs

The mission of the Office of Faculty Affairs is to support faculty and faculty leadership in the development of an exceptional learning community at the University of Kansas. To that end, we seek out faculty partnerships and expertise in our initiatives of faculty advancement and recognition, faculty relations and policy,...

Fri, 10/10/2025

KU distinguished professor will emphasize community partnerships and civic engagement in inaugural lecture

Hyunjin Seo will draw from her interdisciplinary research and long-term collaborations with community partners during her inaugural distinguished professor lecture, “From Digital Literacy to Civic Engagement: University-Community Partnerships for Economic Mobility and Community Capacity Building.” The lecture will take place Nov. 4.

Tue, 09/30/2025

University announces recipients of annual teaching awards

The University of Kansas has announced 17 faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses as recipients of KU’s annual teaching awards. They will be honored at the University Teaching Awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.

Wed, 09/24/2025

Distinguished professor to discuss water and property rights in inaugural lecture

Robin Kundis Craig, the Robert A. Schroeder Distinguished Professor of Law, will present her lecture on private property rights and environmental protection on Oct. 20.

Mon, 09/22/2025

KU Spotlight on Faculty Excellence honorees announced for 2025-26 academic year

The Spotlight on Faculty Excellence recognizes faculty contributions in research, scholarship and creative activity. Each honoree is recognized during a KU Athletics event.

Tue, 09/02/2025

12 instructional faculty members earn promotions

Twelve individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses have earned instructional faculty promotions. University leadership extended their joint congratulations.

Thu, 08/28/2025

University Distinguished Professor to examine ‘America First’ influence on trade law

KU School of Law faculty member Raj Bhala will present his inaugural University Distinguished Professor lecture, "Deceitful Destruction of International Trade Law: America First and Xenophobic Autarky," on Sept. 15.

Fri, 08/22/2025

New faculty members join KU Lawrence and Edwards campuses

More than 90 new faculty members have joined KU Lawrence and Edwards campuses for the 2025-2026 academic year. This year’s cohort includes representatives from all 12 academic units across the Lawrence and Edwards campuses as well as the Life Span Institute.

Mon, 08/04/2025