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KU to welcome School of Education & Human Sciences dean candidates to Lawrence campus
Four finalists for the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences dean position will soon visit the Lawrence campus and share their vision for the school’s future. Presentations begin March 4.
KU research growth boosts Kansas communities, fuels economy
Research and development expenditures spanning all University of Kansas campuses climbed to $610.6 million in fiscal year 2025, surpassing the previous record of $546.1 million by 12% and marking a full decade of sustained research growth.
U.S. News & World Report highlights KU online education graduate programs in 2026 rankings
The University of Kansas earned top national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report online graduate program rankings for programs in the School of Education & Human Sciences. KU’s online graduate education program ranked No. 2 (tie) overall and No. 1 nationally for veterans, with specialty rankings including No. 1 in special education.
Study shows athletes with better jumping ability generate faster golf club head speed
Researchers from the University of Kansas partnered with Oklahoma State University's golf program to measure jumping ability and its correllation with golf club head speed, finding athletes with better jumping ability were able to generate more speed on their swings.
HSES Stories
Sport Management Doctoral Student, Ryan Dillard, Shares Research...
Ryan Dillard, University of Kansas Sport Management Doctoral Student, shared his research at the School of Education & Human Sciences 3rd Annual Graduate Student Research Conference...
Exercise Physiology Doctoral Student, Yang Yang, receives NSCA Scholarship
University of Kansas Exercise Physiology Doctoral Student Yang Yang has been awarded the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Student Advancement Scholarship. Yang works in the Jayhawk...
KU Sport Management Junior, Faith Adams, earns 1st place in Student Poster Competition...
In the inaugural Student Poster Competition at the 2026 Kansas Recreation and Parks Association Trade Show, University of Kansas, Sport Management, Junior Faith Adams was awarded 1st place...
February HSES & Teaching Colloquium Features Graduate Students’ Research
The February Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department Research and Teaching Colloquium featured research being done by graduate students...
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