University moves up in rankings

Thursday, April 23, 2009

The School of Education will have a new banner to hang up this week. The graduate department jumped two spots moving to number 10 in the country according to the U.S. News and World Reports.

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The University of Kansas is gaining attention on a national scale.

Despite a decline is research dollars, the School of Education has seen success with the improvements the department had made.

The School of Education graduate program isn't the only department receiving national recognition. The Special Education department was ranked first among public universities and second overall.

Programs retain U.S. News rankings

Four other programs, including education and law, move up in the annual ...

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Governor wants to improve school ranking

Parkinson calls for tougher admission standards.

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University ranked 101st by U.S. News and ...

The rank is down from 2008, when the University ranked seventh among ...

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Sexual health improves at KU

The report scored 139 universities on a variety of programs and recourses ...

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University noted for enrollment

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Editorial Board: 10-semester limit puts too much ...

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In economic down times, University research booms

Even though federal funding is in short supply, it still manages to ...

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KU rises in ranking of top universities

Once again, the University is among the U.S. News and World Report’s ...

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School of Education hires new dean

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Future admission requirements may change

Kansas Governor and Regents discuss elevating school rankings by toughening standards.

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Editorial: Professors should focus on teaching, not ...

Opinions differ when research is discussed on campus.

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Textiles program gives more scholarships

The department hopes its scholarship fund will attract talented prospective students from ...

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Leaving a lasting legacy

As Hemenway prepares to retire, he and others look back at how ...

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School of Pharmacy ranks top five in ...

KU receives money to further cancer and Alzheimer’s research among disease cures ...

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LEGAL LETDOWN

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Editorial: Students should lobby for higher standards

The University of Kansas needs to strengthen its admissions standards before it ...

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Editorial: Quality schools need funding

Doherty discusses budget cuts and the importance of school funding.

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Budget cuts hinder academic programs

Reduced course offerings make it tougher for students to graduate on time.

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KU 11th in study abroad participation

During the 2006-2007 school year, more than a quarter of KU undergraduates ...

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Study ranks KU best buy for 2004-2005 ...

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News Brief: April 16, 2007

Here is a research-ranking brief for the University of Kansas.

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Law School among best for clinical learning

University of Kansas School ranks in the top-twenty nationally for hands-on learning ...

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Hispanic high school students to attend summit

Hispanic high school students from all over the state of Kansas will ...

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Group to take petition on pub crawl

Commission on the Status for Women promotes sexual awareness in Kansas with ...

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Climate change will be focus on campus

Wednesday and Thursday about 50 professors from all departments will incorporate the ...

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Editorial: Students must remain top priority

Students shouldn't suffer for the state.

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Budget cuts decrease number of GTAs, increases ...

Fewer GTAs may affect class dynamics, GTA position renewal and research at ...

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New plan splits School of Fine Arts

Music department will become School of Music, among other changes.

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Administrative reshuffling targets low retention rates

The University ranks among the lowest in the Big 12 with 20 ...

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Letter: Football chant is not tradition

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Business School goes against the grain

Despite national doubts of business majors, KU keeps its expectations high

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Despite drop in rankings, interest in University ...

Changes are coming to the University School of Law, while students compare ...

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Events raise awareness during Hate Out Week

‘Tunnel of Oppression’ and ‘Bullied’ call attention to importance of tolerance on ...

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Working To Serve

Graduates opt for alternative jobs instead of joing the corporate world.

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University welcomes high school musicians

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Regents outline goals for education

In efforts to remain nationally competitive, the Board of Regents outlined new ...

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Editorial: Tuition increase mishandled

The proposed tuition increase leaves students' best interests behind

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Report data encouraging for graduate programs

A report from the National Research Council shows promising data for graduate ...

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Department of chemistry offers unique undergraduate opportunities

The summer program gives students exclusive research experience and the ability to ...

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Science departments seek minority students

The University is working with other universities and designing its own programs ...