The University of Kansas has welcomed researcher Dr. Sarah Sebo and her Socially Engaging roBOtics (SEBO) Lab, marking an important addition to KU’s growing research portfolio in artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-centered technology. As of summer 2026, Sebo has transitioned from the University of Chicago to KU, where she now serves as an assistant professor in the School of Engineering’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS).
A University of Kansas-led initiative has received a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program to expand educational opportunities for low-income students pursuing careers in computing, engineering and emerging technology fields.
The University Honors Program has welcomed five KU faculty members to its cohort of Honors Faculty Fellows, who join six continuing fellows as well as one returning fellow for the fall 2026 semester.