Areas of Support
University of Kansas School of Professional Studies

The needs of students and industry are evolving. KU’s new School of Professional Studies is building programs and pathways to high demand careers and economic mobility for students, and their families.

Areas of Support
University of Kansas School of Professional Studies

The needs of students and industry are evolving. KU’s new School of Professional Studies is building programs and pathways to high demand careers and economic mobility for students, and their families.

TOWARD A MORE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE

What you learn here today, changes lives tomorrow

The University of Kansas School of Professional Studies meets students where they are. Whether the first in their family to go to college, transferring from a community college or returning to college after years away to work or raise a family, our school is dedicated to fostering a learning experience that helps students advance their careers.

Stuart Day
Dean of the School of Prof. Studies and Vice Provost of the Edwards Campus
Professor of Spanish
Ready to give to the School of Professional Studies to support these initiatives?
CONTACT:
Scott Zerger
Corporate and Foundation Development
785-832-7426

We pride ourselves on doing things a little differently. We are small enough and nimble enough to develop courses to meet today’s workplace needs. We have faculty who work during the day and share a passion for that work by teaching at night. We have students of all ages and varying levels of work experience, coming together to learn the very latest developments in their fields.

With undergraduate and graduate programs ranging from American Sign Language & Deaf Studies to Biotechnology to Cyber Security and Criminal Justice, the School of Professional Studies is making a difference in the lives of many—one student and family at a time.

PARTNERING WITH US

Now is the time to make a transformative gift to the School of Professional Studies to address the following priorities:

Student Scholarships

Students in the School of Professional Studies often have significant financial pressures due to the sharp increase in tuition costs from their previous community college, the cost of childcare, or existing student loan debt from incomplete degree programs at other colleges. Scholarships tell students “you belong,” providing the financial flexibility needed to complete their degree and realize their educational dreams. By supporting scholarships, donors are the bridge for students into their futures.

Workforce Development and Innovation

The School of Professional Studies works closely with companies and regional partners to launch educational programs which link directly to high demand jobs. Students can enter our degree programs confidently knowing their financial investment in a college education will lead to careers that can support their families.

Donors can accelerate our efforts to launch cutting-edge programs and increase the capacity of our programs. Supporting the School of Professional Studies can grow our high-quality faculty who have years of industry experience. Together, we can reimagine the educational experience and be the talent engine for the region.   

ALL AREAS OF SUPPORT

Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum
Your contributions help us train and mentor the next generation of biodiversity specialists, including providing essential and ethical fieldwork experiences in Kansas and around the globe.
School of Music
Your gift to the School of Music will help students and families discover the wonder of music through our world-class educational programs and hundreds of performances each year.
Lied Center
A gift to the Lied Center in support of this initiative will allow the program to expand, eventually reaching all 104 counties in Kansas outside of Lawrence on an annual basis in perpetuity.
School of Education & Human Sciences
Ranked as a top 10 public education school in the nation, a donation to the School of Education & Human Sciences enables future educators and human science professionals to create a lasting impact on society.
University of Kansas Health System
By supporting The University of Kansas Health System, you will save and improve lives – now and for generations to come.
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, donating to the KU School of Journalism and Mass Communications gives students real-world experiences so they can thrive in future media professions.
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Architecture & Design
Your contribution plays a vital role in providing our Architecture & Design students with hands-on experience in the studio, fostering both innovation and imagination.
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Social Welfare
Your gift to the School of Social Welfare will help change social work practice and social policy to support those served by the social work profession.
KU Research
KU's core research labs support investigators and industry partners by providing assistance and training on specialized instrumentation, experimental design, and data analysis.
University Honors Program
Your investment in the KU Honors Program will support exceptional students, give our top faculty the inspiration and connection that keep them engaged, and nurture innovation on campus.
KU Alumni Association
Your investment attracts new Jayhawks, helps current students succeed academically and find satisfying careers, deepens connections across generations.
KU Medical Center
Your investment in KU Medical Center will save lives and support healthy, vibrant communities.
International Affairs
KU International Affairs helps prepare students to be successful in a world that is more connected than ever.
School of Business
Your gift to the School of Business provides the pathway for students to get an innovative learning experience at one of the nation’s top-ranked programs.
Spencer Museum of Art
Your gift supports the Museum’s commitment to keep art at the core of learning, teaching and research at KU and beyond and bolsters its ability to sustain and grow its comprehensive collection.
School of Pharmacy
Your support of the KU School of Pharmacy will help the school continue to improve the health of Kansans and the world through excellence in all aspects of pharmaceutical care.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Your gift can make a transformative difference in the educational foundation for KU students, offering them a broad set of knowledge and skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.
School of Law
Donating to the KU School of Law allows students to gain practice-ready skills with firsthand experience, forging future members of the legal profession in 13 different areas of study.
Libraries
When you support KU Libraries, you support all Jayhawks. Your gift empowers the discoveries made, the stories written, the minds expanded with impacts that shine across the university, the greater community and the world.
University of Kansas School of Professional Studies
KU’s new School of Professional Studies is building programs and pathways to high demand careers and economic mobility for students, and their families.
School of Engineering
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