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Mike Krings

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KU PR guy. Music nut. What have you.

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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Study from KU education scholars finds online educational resources often present imperialism in positive light, engage students in debates of colonialism. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Privileging an empire state of mind
KU study finds popular online educational resources overwhelmingly paint imperialism in positive light.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The transition from high school to college, careers, independent living is a big step. KU researchers have special journal detailing two evidence-based practices to support autistic students in making the transition. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Successes and challenges of transitioning out of high school with autism
Researchers detail successes of programs designed to help autistic students with transition to life after school — and the challenges of implementing them during the school day.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"FAKE-ulty" or faculty? KU scholar examines experiences of first-generation higher ed pros who transition to faculty roles in new book chapter. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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How to avoid feeling like "FAKE-ulty"
Book chapter documents experiences of first generation higher ed professionals who transition to faculty roles.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Women make up a majority of educators and school professionals, but are underrepresented in leadership roles. New book "Leading Without Apology" from KU scholar, alum aims to help guide women into school leadership roles. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Leading without apology
New book from KU education experts provides road map for women to advance to leadership roles in education.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What happens when universities own the news? "News Desert U" book explores six cases where Us provide, publish news for communities that lost coverage across the country. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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What happens when a university owns the news?
"News Desert U" examines partnerships across the country between universities and underserved communities.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Andrew Torrance of @kulawschool.bsky.social traces the legal history of the kiss in new study, showing it has been property, contract, assault and more throughout legal history. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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The law of the kiss
KU Law professor publishes study tracing the legal history of the kiss.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
New Roots, sustainable ag program, boosts mental and physical health of immigrants, refugees while sharing lessons in farming, business practices, KU Social Welfare researchers find. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Sustainable ag, boosted health
Study finds mental, physical health and community benefits of program that works in ag with refugees, immigrants.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Research from @kujmcschool.bsky.social finds media literacy, social media use can predict trust in institutions, civic engagement. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Media literacy, social media and civic engagement
Studies find media literacy and online behavior can predict trust in institutions, civic engagement.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Melissa Green-Blye of @kujmcschool.bsky.social to lead grant projects to boost Indigenous representation in media through character-based approach. KU, Haskell students will partner to cover mental health, build networks. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Boosting Indigenous media representation
KU lands two grants to bolster Indigenous representation in media through character and solutions-based work.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
What does the rule of law mean? KU Law prof Raj Bhala explores through Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" and how the Bard illustrates numerous complex legal ideas. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Shakespeare and the rule of law
Raj Bhala, University Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas, has published a new scholarly analysis examining how the rule of law is defined in Shakespeare's “Measure for Measure....
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Study from Meggie Mapes of KU Communication Studies finds rhetoric around #MeToo often took a carceral focus, not examining causes of gender-based violence. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Punishment, not prevention in #MeToo rhetoric
Research finds #MeToo rhetoric often focused on punishment, not finding causes of gender-based violence.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
About that loneliness epidemic: KU research from Jeffrey Hall, American Friendship Project shows people aren't lonelier, they're changing how they spend their time. Trading nights out w/ friends for nights in w/ family, cheaper entertainment. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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People still have as many friends, just changing how they prioritize time
As National Friendship Day nears, research shows there may not be a loneliness epidemic.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
New 50% tariffs on Canadian goods unprecedented, but also unwise, even desperate, international trade law exert Raj Bhala says. HMU for interview. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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50% Canadian tariffs unprecedented, likely ineffective, KU trade expert says
Raj Bhala, an international trade law expert at the University of Kansas, is available to discuss the newly announced tariffs on Canada.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
KU researchers partner with football program to develop velocity-based training, using the speed of lifting, for college football. Guidelines are specific to position groups to individualize strength training by athlete. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Using velocity in the weight room to train football players
KU researchers develop guidelines for velocity-based training for specific football players and by position group.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We've all had something we know we should start doing at work, or in life for our own good. New study from KU documents how to help teachers address the "know-do gap" and put new practices in place. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Addressing the "know-do gap" in education
Study finds effective way to help educators put practices in place they know will be beneficial but are difficult to start.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Presidential rhetoric scholar available to comment on upcoming Trump July 4th, 250th anniversary address. HMU to talk with communication studies expert Robert Rowland. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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July 4 and a departure from ceremonial presidential rhetoric
Presidential rhetoric scholar can comment to media about the president's July 4 address.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
AI generated advertising can deliver relevant content without spying on people, research from @kujmcschool.bsky.social finds. Counters prevailing industry attitudes that surveillance is way to reach consumers. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Effective advertising without spying
A KU study has found AI-derived ads can deliver relevant content without relying on surveillance.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
KU study finds landback returns of Indigenous lands happening at increasing frequency across the country. Not spurred by law or policy, returned by private, non-profit and other owners. Can help guide public policy, authors argue. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Landback returns are growing, can lead public planning
Study by KU shows landback returns are increasing in frequency across the country.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Research looking at how aromantic, asexual individuals view intimacy to improve education, counseling, address mental health crisis among young people. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Understanding how people view intimacy, improving education
Study examines how aromantic, asexual people view intimacy, which could help improve relationship education, address mental health crisis among young people.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Mentoring has long been touted as a way to help young people succeed. But a pair of studies from KU shows that mentoring also benefits the mentors, even decades after experience. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Mentoring also benefits those providing the guidance
Studies from KU find benefits of mentoring program for the mentors a decade later and benefits of "sideways mentoring."
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Great piece in Flatland KC about KU's Center for Digital Inclusion and partners' work to help women transitioning from incarceration get the tech skills and more they need to thrive. flatlandkc.org/news-issues/...
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KU Center Helps Women Gain Foothold After Incarceration
Staff member Jodi Whitt illustrates the power of KU's Center for Digital Inclusion in helping justice-involved women.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Boosting reading comprehension, higher working memory predict improving math skills for English learners, study from KU School of Education and Human Sciences finds. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Reading, memory and the link to math improvement
Study shows comprehension intervention, working memory predict math achievement in English learners
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Joonmo Kang of @kusocialwelfare.bsky.social analyzes environmental effects of academic conference travel, encourages exploring alternatives. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Alternatives to academic air travel
KU-led study examines environmental impact of air travel for academic conferences.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Study from @kujmcschool.bsky.social finds people with higher news knowledge also had higher news skepticism. But those with news cynicism were more likely to believe misinformation. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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News skepticism, cynicism and their relation to misinformation
Study gauges levels of news skepticism, cynicism and media literacy and how they relate to believing misinformation
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
The number of post-traditional college students is growing. Study from KU finds benefits to being older, working student related to key academic outcomes. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Advantages of not fitting the traditional college student mold
Study finds older, working students in engineering program often predicted success, can help support other post-traditional students.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Bruce Frey writes the book on helping teachers use the best method of classroom assessment "in the real world." Balances research with guidance and examples from expert teachers. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Gauging student knowledge in the real world
Book gives teachers best practices, examples and guidance on how to gauge student knowledge in each unique classroom.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Paul Korkowski is bicycling the entirety of Route 66, marking the historic roadway's centennial and raising money for KU's Applied Masculinity and Positive Therapy Clinic, which provides free mental health care for Kansans. Learn more and donate: korkc130.com/route66/
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Route 66 Centennial Ride – Paul Korkowski SUPPORT THE RIDE — Help make a difference DONATE NOW TO PAUL’S CAUSE Centennial Ride 2026 Santa Monica, California to Chicago, Illinois P…
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Study from @kujmcschool.bsky.social finds lack of consistent approach to AI in journalism classes across institutions. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Journalism schools lack standard approach to AI
KU study finds journalism schools treat use of AI varyingly, perhaps shortchanging students.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Business and journalism don't always go together, but study from KU finds high school journalism classes often lead the way in financial literacy ed by default. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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High school journalism and business education, even if it's incidental
Study finds high school journalism helps lead in financial literacy education, even though it might not be the direct intent.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
New volume co-edited by Lisa Dieker of @kusped.bsky.social takes whole system approach to address the special education workforce crisis. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Addressing the special education workforce crisis
KU prof co-edits book to take whole systems approach to address crisis facing special education
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Linda Banda worked to end child marriage in her native Malawi, ensuring laws, constitutional amendment. Research she began at KU has found that ongoing efforts often overlook local knowledge, culture to end child marriage. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Embracing African feminism to end child marriage
KU research has found efforts to fight child marriage in Malawi often overlook critical local knowledge and pit agencies against each other.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Technology is often assumed to be biggest barrier to energy infrastructure development. But KU researchers are part of national group that's found governance, local policy holds up more development. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Governance, not tech, stands in way of energy infrastructure
KU researchers part of group showing permitting, governance, not technology limit energy infrastructure development.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The JOBS Act was supposed to help boost falling numbers of IPOs. But research from Alex Platt of KU Law finds it has had the opposite effect, leading more companies to sell instead of going public. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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JOBS Act backfired
Research shows JOBS Act resulted in more acquisitions and fewer IPOs, the opposite of intended outcome.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
History education standards are prone to overt politicization. "Standards minimalism" could keep ed out of culture wars, give teachers support they need, Stephen Jackson of KU School of Education and Human Sciences argues. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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With history standards prone to politicization, ‘minimalism’ approach would benefit teachers, scholar argues
Stephen Jackson, education scholar at the University of Kansas, writes in a new article that history education standards are prone to politicization and only stoke the culture wars without improving w...
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Finding Easter eggs in movies not just a puzzle or distraction, but boosted fans' enjoyment and led them to engage in behaviors like posting about the product online, a study has found. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Popcorn and Easter eggs
KU study finds when people spot Easter eggs in their movies, their enjoyment and fan behaviors are heightened.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Want to be a 3-point sharp shooter? KU research finds prep phase of shot most vital to accuracy. They'll use those findings to attempt the world record for consecutive made threes. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Capturing world record accuracy
KU researchers publish study on shooting accuracy and will use the data to attempt a world record on three-point shooting.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Students w/ low self-control tend to use TikTok, reels etc. to procrastinate. Findings show their sleep health suffers as a result, but grades don't. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Students with lower self-control tend to procrastinate with short-form video; sleep suffers, but not grades, study finds
A KU study has examined how students use TikTok, Instagram reels and other short-form content to procrastinate and how it affects their sleep health and grades.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
SCOTUS decision, Kavanaugh concurrence allowing racial and other profiling by ICE misses legal mark, hampers citizens from getting relief for government misconduct, law scholar argues. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Allowing ICE to stop people based on race misses 4th Amendment mark, legal scholar writes
A KU law scholar has published a case critique examining a Supreme Court ruling and Kavanaugh concurring opinion on ICE stops.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
SCOTUS decision, Kavanaugh concurrence allowing racial and other profiling by ICE misses legal mark, hampers citizens from getting relief for government misconduct, law scholar argues. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Allowing ICE to stop people based on race misses 4th Amendment mark, legal scholar writes
A KU law scholar has published a case critique examining a Supreme Court ruling and Kavanaugh concurring opinion on ICE stops.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Study finds social capital improves public health, but not equally for communities across racial demographics. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Study shows social capital improves public health, but not equally for all communities
KU study finds high levels of social capital improves public health, but not equally across racial lines.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Politicization of pandemic, election crises of '20 and '21 marked 'critical events' in decline of democratic accountability standards, scholar writes. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Pandemic, election crises mark ‘critical events’ in declining democratic accountability standards, governance scholar writes
KU governance scholar writes study analyzing effects of the pandemic, false election claims on democratic accountability and what scholars can do about it.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
SCOTUS striking down Trump's tariffs 'foreseeable, logical' KU international trade law scholar says. Can discuss what happens now. HMU for interview. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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International trade law expert can discuss SCOTUS striking down tariffs
Raj Bhala, an international trade law expert, can discuss today's Supreme Court ruling striking down Trump's tariffs with media.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Study finds conversation facilitation helps train journalists engaged with communities; researchers develop curriculum for Jschools. @kujmcschool.bsky.social news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Facilitating conversation in future journalists
Study documents program to teach conversational skills in journalism curriculum.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
KU's Center for Innovation, Design & Digital Learning receives funding to expand operations, help educators across the country put tech to work in schools, create special ed tech leaders. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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KU lands funding to expand center helping educators use AI, create more ed tech leaders
A KU center has received funding to expand its work in helping educators embrace evolving technology in ed and producing more special ed and tech leaders.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Study from KU School of Public Affairs and Administration examines how women in public sector regulate emotions at work, if suppression and trade off help achieve career goals. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Emotional regulation and public sector work
KU study examines how women in public sector regulate emotions, how it affects service, fulfillment.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
International trade is being destroyed. Can it be saved, and should it be? Raj Bhala of KU Law examines three key questions in new study. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Law expert’s study tracks how international trade is being dismantled
A new KU scholarly analysis examines why global trade is being destroyed, if it can be saved and if it is worth saving.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
"Swiftynomics," new book by @mlheggeness.bsky.social explores how Taylor Swift and women across the country drive the economy, in ways both spectacular and unrecognized. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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"Swiftynomics" and how women drive the economy
New book uses Taylor Swift as lens on how women do the work every day that drives the economy.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
You might not associate golf with good hops. But a KU study has found that athletes with better jumping ability generate more golf club head speed. Can help athletes, coaches develop strength to improve game. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Jumping into a better golf swing
Research finds athletes with better jumping ability generate faster club head speed.
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Tadeo Weiner Davis of @kusocialwelfare.bsky.social leads project to archive, document oral history of Stand Up KC, advocates in Fight-For-$15, better pay for restaurant workers. Exhibit opens this weekend. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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KU professor leads project to document history, preserve KC-based movement to fight for better restaurant pay
Tadeo Weiner Davis, assistant professor of social welfare at the University of Kansas, earned a grant to preserve materials of Stand Up KC, a movement dedicated to earning better pay for fast food and...
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Mike Krings @mkrings.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Kidnapping of Luis "Lucho" Diaz's father showed sport has power to influence society, presidents across continents, study from @kujmcschool.bsky.social finds. news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Football, violence and international political perception
KU study analyzes how coverage of footballer's father's kidnapping influenced society, politics.
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