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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.
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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 correlation with golf club head speed, finding athletes with better jumping ability were able to generate more speed on their swings.
HSES Stories
HSES Exercise Science Students Receive Undergraduate Research Awards
Two Exercise Science students in the Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department have been awarded Undergraduate Research Awards by the…
Dr. Sayvon Foster Selected to Participate in Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Program
Sayvon Foster, Assistant Professor of Sport Management in the Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department, is one of six University of Kansas faculty members to be selected to participate in the Big 12 Faculty Fellowship program...
Dr. Brian Gordon Receives Research Fellow Award from NASSM
Dr. Brian Gordon, Sport Management Professor, Program Director of the Sport Management Doctoral Program, and Executive Director of Retro…
Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Faculty Receive School of Education and Human Sciences Awards
Dr. Ashley Herda, Associate Professor and Director, Exercise and Human Performance Laboratory, Edwards Campus, and Dr. Austin Bogina…
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