The KU Cancer Center is working with Faith Works, a consortium of researchers and church leaders, to spread the word about the importance of cancer prevention and screenings among the African American community.
African Americans have the highest death rate and shortest survival rate for most cancers of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S. That’s why scientists at The University of Kansas Cancer Center are working hard to overcome these hurdles, and they’re doing it in a unique way.
College degrees provide long-term value and are made more affordable through accelerated degree programs, in-state tuition rates for non-Kansas residents and financial aid.
It’s no secret. Earning a college degree can be expensive. That’s why JCERT’s higher education partners – the KU Edwards Campus and K-State Olathe – provide options that make college affordable and offer degrees that provide a return on those investments.
The KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center is using a three-year, $4.3 million award to help enhance its dementia research and care efforts across the city, state and region.
Scientists at the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center (KC ADC) are convinced the path to beating back the life-robbing disease goes through clinical trials fueled by research volunteers willing to join the battle.
The Latino community is rapidly growing in both Johnson County and the United States. As a result, higher education institutions are increasing their opportunities and outreach to Latino communities.
Increasing the number of Latino students in Greater Kansas City's community, state and private colleges has become a key focus for K-State Olathe.
JCERT’s support is critical in helping provide relevant programming for students to advance in their careers and build a talent pipeline for local employers.
The KU Edwards Campus (KUEC) revealed a nearly 31% enrollment increase in graduate programs supported by the Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) from spring 2020 to spring 2021.
By Stuart Day, Dean, KU Edwards Campus and KU School of Professional Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates many realities our society was already facing. Not the least of these are access to education, financial stress, disparities in technological capabilities, racial injustice and the unique needs of nontraditional students.
Year-over-year enrollment figures for JCERT-supported programs demonstrate the area’s demand for an educated, skilled workforce.
The latest KU Edwards Campus (KUEC) enrollment news reveals an 18.5% year-over-year increase in graduate degree and certificate programs supported by the Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT).
Elly Richardson presents his honors program research to KU Edwards Campus staff. His JCERT scholarship enabled him to support his heavy credit load in the information technology program.
Despite their storied rivalry, when it comes to educating the area’s workforce, Kansas State University-Olathe and the University of Kansas Edwards Campus (KUEC) are on the same team.
