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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 Opportunties 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
KU faculty members selected for 2025-26 Senior Administrative Fellows cohort
Ten KU faculty members have been selected to participate in the Senior Administrative Fellows Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program allows a small group of competitively selected tenured faculty to explore academic leadership.
Mon, 07/28/2025
KU faculty earn University Distinguished Professor status
Five University of Kansas faculty members have been named University Distinguished Professors, recognizing their record of research, scholarship and excellence in teaching.
Wed, 07/16/2025
KU professors awarded Big 12 Faculty Fellowships for 2025-2026 academic year
Six KU faculty members have been selected to participate in the Big 12 Faculty Fellowship over the summer and the upcoming academic year. These scholars will visit and collaborate with faculty and students across the Big 12 Conference.
Fri, 06/13/2025
KU faculty members awarded Keeler Intra-University Professorships for 2025-2026 academic year
Four KU faculty members have been awarded a Keeler Intra-University Professorship to participate in interdisciplinary work in the upcoming academic year.
Fri, 05/23/2025
KU announces promotion and tenure for 158 faculty and researchers
Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 44 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 114 individuals at the KU Medical Center campus.
Wed, 05/07/2025
KU faculty honored as 2025 Kemper Fellows for Teaching Excellence
Five KU faculty members were honored with the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence award, recognizing their commitment and contributions to teaching excellence on KU Lawrence’s campus during the spring 2025 semester.
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, 04/25/2025
Office of Faculty Affairs to host second annual KU Faculty Development Academies Week
The Office of Faculty Affairs welcomes all KU Lawrence and Edwards faculty to participate in the second annual KU Faculty Development Academies Week, which takes place May 19-23.
Tue, 03/25/2025
Distinguished professor to share stories of the heartland through Latino voices
Marta Caminero-Santangelo, University Distinguished Professor of English, will give a lecture titled “Imagining a Latino Heartland: Storytelling in Kansas, Then and Now” at 5:30 p.m. April 8 in the Kansas Union.
Fri, 02/28/2025
Office of Faculty Affairs announces new program fellows
Three program fellows from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences have joined the Office of Faculty Affairs to support and expand programming initiatives.
Tue, 02/18/2025
Apply to be a 2025-2026 Senior Administrative Fellow
Applications are open now through April 7, 2025
Fri, 01/31/2025
Distinguished professor to discuss changes in higher education over recent decades in inaugural lecture
Lisa Wolf-Wendel, Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Higher Education at KU, will bring many aspects of her research portfolio together as she delivers her inaugural lecture, "The Evolution of Academic Life,” at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13
Fri, 01/10/2025
Meagan Patterson named associate vice provost in Faculty Affairs
Meagan Patterson, professor of educational psychology, has been named associate vice provost for faculty policy and recognition at the University of Kansas. Her appointment became effective Jan. 1.
Tue, 11/05/2024
Call for Nominations: University Distinguished Professorship
The Provost invites nominations of candidates for up to two university distinguished professorships. These professorships are unrestricted and may be filled by a distinguished scholar in any field, although special consideration will be given to nominations of faculty from groups, fields, or disciplines that have limited representation among the individuals...
Tue, 10/29/2024
Aspiring to membership in the National Academies
For many scholars, being selected as a member of one of the three National Academies — Sciences, Engineering or Medicine — is one of the highest professional honors. Why? Because NAS, NAE or NAM membership represents being acknowledged as one of the best and brightest scientific minds.
Fri, 10/18/2024
Office of Faculty Affairs Program Fellows
The Office of Faculty Affairs seeks two or more faculty members to serve as Program Fellows for an initial term that extends through May 2026, with the potential to extend the term by one additional year. The Program Fellows will work with OFA on designing and delivering faculty development programming. ...
Wed, 10/16/2024
Distinguished professor to discuss ‘democratic backsliding,’ the future of governance in inaugural lecture
Christopher Koliba, Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor in the School of Public Affairs & Administration, will deliver his inaugural distinguished professor lecture, “’We Don’t Know What We’ve Got ‘til It’s Gone’: Standards for Taking Democracy Seriously,” at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Kansas Room of the Kansas Union.
Tue, 09/17/2024
University Distinguished Professor to explore how today’s ecosystems can help predict Earth’s future in inaugural lecture
University Distinguished Professor Sharon Billings will deliver “Predicting Ecosystems of the Future with the Forests and Grasslands of Today” on Oct. 1 in the Beren Petroleum Conference Center of Slawson Hall G192.
Mon, 09/16/2024
University announces recipients of annual teaching awards
The University of Kansas is proud to announce 16 faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses as recipients of KU’s annual teaching awards.
Thu, 09/05/2024
KU welcomes new Edwards, Lawrence faculty members
On Aug. 19, the Office of Faculty Affairs welcomed faculty members from all 12 academic units across the Lawrence and Edwards campuses at its Fall New Faculty Orientation, held at the Jayhawk Welcome Center.