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Study explores and compares how humans, animals innovate

A KU Law professor has co-written a new study providing a framework to compare nonhuman animal innovation to how humans innovate and the underlying similarities between the two.

Law professor receives International Educator Award

Virginia Harper Ho is the 2019 recipient of the George and Eleanor Woodyard International Educator Award. Harper Ho, University of Kansas professor of law, is being recognized for her work to internationalize the curriculum at the KU School of Law, develop cross-border programs with KU’s…

Winter family accelerates $1.7M gift to law, athletics

For University of Kansas alumni Nancy and Wint Winter Sr., the only thing as satisfying as giving was seeing the good a gift could do. That satisfaction motivated Nancy Winter to give an outright gift of $1.7 million as part of an estate gift she and her late husband committed to KU in 2016.

Law Review Symposium to explore antitrust law, policy

Antitrust law has returned to prominence on the national stage. This year’s Kansas Law Review Symposium will bring together scholars of varying backgrounds to explore the legal and economic questions raised by recent developments in antitrust law.

KU Alumni Association, Black Alumni Network honor KU Law alumna for achievements

Six alumni will receive the University of Kansas Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Network Mike and Joyce Shinn Leaders and Innovators Award for their contributions to the university, their profession and their communities. The honorees include Norma Norman, who completed her bachelor’s degree in…

Author to discuss racism, white fragility at KU lecture

New York Times best-selling author Robin DiAngelo will discuss her book “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism” at the University of Kansas. DiAngelo will examine the dynamics of “white fragility” and how readers can build capacity in the ongoing work toward racial…

Assistant Dean Leah Terranova named as Staff Fellow

The University of Kansas has announced participants selected for the 2019-2020 Staff Fellows Program, which seeks to strengthen the university by developing leaders at all levels of the institution.

Article examines corporate renewable energy pledges, how they interact with state laws

KU Law Professor Uma Outka has written an article analyzing corporate renewable pledges, outlining how policies have played a part and cautioning it is important to realize what 100% renewable goals mean in context.

KU's Medical-Legal Partnership sees increase in patient referrals

Since its launch in 2008, the KU Law Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) has provided free legal assistance to thousands of low-income patients at area hospitals while providing hands-on training to law students.

KU professor writes brief for Supreme Court arguing Title VII protects against transgender discrimination

In one of the first cases of its upcoming term, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a transgender woman who was fired from her job and determine if Title VII protects against discrimination against transgender individuals. A KU law professor has co-written an amicus brief, or friend of the…

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