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Wed, 02/07/2024

Longtime KLETC leader serves as vice provost, associate dean

Darin Beck, who has served more than 25 years at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in both legal and administrative roles, was recently promoted to vice provost of the center and associate dean of the School of Professional Studies.
Tue, 01/23/2024

55 students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring 2024

UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. Students apply for UGRAs by writing a four-page research proposal under the guidance of a mentor. Faculty reviewers evaluate the applications based on the merit of the applicant’s proposal and a recommendation from the mentor.
Wed, 09/27/2023

KU welcomes largest freshman class in history, grows enrollment to highest level since 2010

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has its largest freshman class in history and its highest overall enrollment in 13 years, according to annual data released today. ...

Thu, 06/29/2023

KU launches new on-campus and online criminal justice programs to meet job market demand

OVERLAND PARK — Criminal justice is a large and growing career field encompassing jobs in law enforcement, corrections, policy analysis, court administration, law and intelligence. With the growing demand for skilled employees to fill roles in the Kansas City metro and nationally, KU’s School of Professional Studies is launching two...

Wed, 03/08/2023

KU launches new online applied cybersecurity degree to meet demand of local tech-sector job market

OVERLAND PARK — Noting the growing demand for skilled employees in tech-sector jobs in the Kansas City metropolitan area and beyond, the University of Kansas School of Professional Studies is launching a new bachelor’s degree in applied cybersecurity, targeted toward undergraduate transfer and degree-completion students. The first applied cybersecurity courses...

Wed, 02/22/2023

KU announces online data analytics undergraduate program for fall 2023

OVERLAND PARK — The University of Kansas is launching a new concentration in applied data analytics in its Bachelor of Professional Studies degree program in the School of Professional Studies. It will be offered online through the University of Kansas Edwards Campus beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, giving students...

Thu, 09/29/2022

KU welcomes largest freshman class since 2008

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas this fall welcomed its largest freshman class in 14 years and the most academically talented and diverse freshmen in its history, according to annual data released today by the Kansas Board of Regents. ...

Tue, 09/27/2022

New online professional management graduate certificate from KU designed to help current, future leadership executives

OVERLAND PARK — Advancing into leadership or even the executive ranks of an organization can be challenging. To help more people achieve and succeed in these vital roles, the University of Kansas School of Professional Studies has launched an online graduate certificate in professional management. The program focuses on in-demand...

Wed, 06/29/2022

KU announces online professional studies undergraduate programs for fall 2022

OVERLAND PARK — The University of Kansas is launching a new online bachelor’s degree program in professional studies for the 2022-2023 academic year, giving students with an associate degree or equivalent hours the chance to enter a growing and in-demand field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in...

Thu, 04/22/2021

KU Edwards Campus joins Evergy’s Renewables Direct program, supporting wind energy expansion

Mon, 11/23/2020

New online health science degree prepares students to work in a growing field

OVERLAND PARK — The University of Kansas has launched an online Bachelor of Health Sciences program as community health and medical research take center stage in public life. Available through the new School of Professional Studies, this all-online degree completion program provides an opportunity for students interested in the health...

Thu, 09/10/2020

First KU School of Professional Studies class starts this fall, pursuing workforce-oriented education

OVERLAND PARK — The back-to-school season looks a little different this year, and some University of Kansas students are not only starting a new semester but also make up the first class in the new KU School of Professional Studies. ...

Thu, 06/25/2020

KU offers new online professional skills certificate