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Programs in Kansas Presented as a Model to Address Sexual Violence by Reducing Health Disparities
Presenters from Kansas and the University of Kansas shared how initiatives in the state are working to end sexual violence using a framework of support structures that include reducing disparities and addressing social determinants of health.

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Life Span Institute director honored for service in roles in KU College, Office of Research
Colleagues and administrators gathered on Feb. 16 to honor Life Span Institute Director John Colombo for his service in interim roles during the past five years at KU.
KU Research Supports Competitive, Integrated Employment for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Research by KU scientists and others has long reinforced that career development opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities provide not only financial benefits, but improved physical and mental health, and better quality of life.
Podcast by and for Native Americans shines light on disability, mental health
The new podcast Black Feathers provides a platform for discussions on disability and mental health within Tribal Nations.
KU Leading Project to Aid Students Who Internalized Anxious Feelings from Pandemic
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has secured grant funding to conduct a project to look for students with internalizing behaviors who have anxious feelings that may negatively affect their education, and to help teachers implement new strategies to attend to those feelings while re-engaging in
Research Shows Impact of 'Hyper-Palatable' Foods Across Four Diets
If losing weight was among your 2023 resolutions, findings by researchers from KU and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) may provide clearer guidance about the food you put on your plate.
KU Cofrin Logan Center to Host Public Lecture on Vaping, Teen Health
Do you have questions about vaping? Want to know more about the health effects of e-cigarettes? Confused by terms like cart, Vuse, mod or Puff Bar?
Karrie Shogren Named Distinguished Professor
Karrie Shogren advises foreign government ministers, presents in countries around the globe and contributes her knowledge to Kansas in presentations across the state. In recognition of her academic excellence, she has been recognized with the rank of distinguished professor.
2023 Life Span Institute Collaboratory focuses on adapting to changes in research
More than 100 researchers, staff and graduate students from the KU Life Span Institute gathered in person for the 2023 Collaboratory on Jan.
Study Shows SMART Recovery Holds Potential to Help LGBTQ Population with Alcohol, Substance Use
People looking for help in reducing their alcohol and other substance use often turn to 12-step programs.
Federal surveys fail to count 20 to 43% of individuals who are disabled
People with disabilities represent the nation’s single largest and fastest growing minority group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with more than 1 in 4 adults qualifying as disabled. However, up to nearly half of this population may be uncounted.