Our Stories

Writing KU’s future…today.

From the earliest days of human history, we have been storytellers. At KU, our history is intertwined with a state known for independent, forward-thinking individuals committed to building a community where all people thrive. Today, our faculty, researchers and students are writing new chapters in this same vein, preparing us for a future full of possibility.

Our Stories

Writing KU’s future…today.

From the earliest days of human history, we have been storytellers. At KU, our history is intertwined with a state known for independent, forward-thinking individuals committed to building a community where all people thrive. Today, our faculty, researchers and students are writing new chapters in this same vein, preparing us for a future full of possibility.

TOWARD INFINITE POSSIBILITY

FEATURED STORIES

Everywhere you look, KU faculty, students, researchers and healthcare providers are making the world a better place. Here are a few of their stories.

It’s business unusual for KU students.

Building community through coffee. Encouraging healthy living through fresh juices. Students from across KU get a taste of the real world through hands-on learning, serving as consultants to KU-area businesses as part of the KU School of Business’ entrepreneurship course offerings.

Emily Becker

Senior Digital Media Strategist | KU Endowment

Endowed professorships create boundless opportunities for donors, faculty, students

Endowed professorships at the University of Kansas are one of the most significant academic honors the university can offer.

University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Business name new deans

Both the Schools of Pharmacy and Business have recently announced new deans. KU Endowment looks forward to partnering with them as we come closer to nearing our goals for the Onward campaign.

Emily Becker

Senior Digital Media Strategist | KU Endowment

KU Social Welfare research center harnesses power of collaboration to create a healthier Kansas

There is little doubt that ensuring every individual has access to quality health care is one of the biggest challenges we face today. Each year, more than 60 million Americans struggle to find medical care while also facing larger economic, social and environmental factors that exacerbate the issue.

Julie Francisco

Director of External Affairs | University of Kansas School of Law

KU Law wins fifth-straight NNALSA moot court championship

For the fifth consecutive year, a University of Kansas School of Law team won first place at the National Native American Law Student Association (NNALSA) Moot Court Competition, which took place Feb. 14-15 in Las Vegas.

Sean Collins

Communications Coordinator | University of Kansas School of Social Welfare

Practicum experience gives MSW student chance to show youth a role model ‘they can relate to’

Social work is a career with many avenues, but Marcello Dodd-Holliday has a sharp focus on his own path.

Sean Collins

Communications Coordinator | University of Kansas School of Social Welfare

Social Welfare assistant professor wants research to inform future community organizing, social movements

The Kansas City Metro area made a lasting impact on Tadeo Weiner Davis (he/him). He was born in La Paz, Bolivia but moved to Kansas City when he was 8 years old and grew up there.

Emily Becker

Senior Digital Media Strategist | KU Endowment

Endowed professorships create boundless opportunities for donors, faculty, students

Endowed professorships at the University of Kansas are one of the most significant academic honors the university can offer.

University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Business name new deans

Both the Schools of Pharmacy and Business have recently announced new deans. KU Endowment looks forward to partnering with them as we come closer to nearing our goals for the Onward campaign.

Emily Becker

Senior Digital Media Strategist | KU Endowment

KU Social Welfare research center harnesses power of collaboration to create a healthier Kansas

There is little doubt that ensuring every individual has access to quality health care is one of the biggest challenges we face today. Each year, more than 60 million Americans struggle to find medical care while also facing larger economic, social and environmental factors that exacerbate the issue.

Julie Francisco

Director of External Affairs | University of Kansas School of Law

KU Law wins fifth-straight NNALSA moot court championship

For the fifth consecutive year, a University of Kansas School of Law team won first place at the National Native American Law Student Association (NNALSA) Moot Court Competition, which took place Feb. 14-15 in Las Vegas.

Sean Collins

Communications Coordinator | University of Kansas School of Social Welfare

Practicum experience gives MSW student chance to show youth a role model ‘they can relate to’

Social work is a career with many avenues, but Marcello Dodd-Holliday has a sharp focus on his own path.

Sean Collins

Communications Coordinator | University of Kansas School of Social Welfare

Social Welfare assistant professor wants research to inform future community organizing, social movements

The Kansas City Metro area made a lasting impact on Tadeo Weiner Davis (he/him). He was born in La Paz, Bolivia but moved to Kansas City when he was 8 years old and grew up there.

Emily Becker

Senior Digital Media Strategist | KU Endowment

Endowed professorships create boundless opportunities for donors, faculty, students

Endowed professorships at the University of Kansas are one of the most significant academic honors the university can offer.

University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Business name new deans

Both the Schools of Pharmacy and Business have recently announced new deans. KU Endowment looks forward to partnering with them as we come closer to nearing our goals for the Onward campaign.

Emily Becker

Senior Digital Media Strategist | KU Endowment

KU Social Welfare research center harnesses power of collaboration to create a healthier Kansas

There is little doubt that ensuring every individual has access to quality health care is one of the biggest challenges we face today. Each year, more than 60 million Americans struggle to find medical care while also facing larger economic, social and environmental factors that exacerbate the issue.

Julie Francisco

Director of External Affairs | University of Kansas School of Law

KU Law wins fifth-straight NNALSA moot court championship

For the fifth consecutive year, a University of Kansas School of Law team won first place at the National Native American Law Student Association (NNALSA) Moot Court Competition, which took place Feb. 14-15 in Las Vegas.

Sean Collins

Communications Coordinator | University of Kansas School of Social Welfare

Practicum experience gives MSW student chance to show youth a role model ‘they can relate to’

Social work is a career with many avenues, but Marcello Dodd-Holliday has a sharp focus on his own path.

Sean Collins

Communications Coordinator | University of Kansas School of Social Welfare

Social Welfare assistant professor wants research to inform future community organizing, social movements

The Kansas City Metro area made a lasting impact on Tadeo Weiner Davis (he/him). He was born in La Paz, Bolivia but moved to Kansas City when he was 8 years old and grew up there.

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Endowed professorships create boundless opportunities for donors, faculty, students

Endowed professorships at the University of Kansas are one of the most significant academic honors the university can offer.

University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Business name new deans

Both the Schools of Pharmacy and Business have recently announced new deans. KU Endowment looks forward to partnering with them as we come closer to nearing our goals for the Onward campaign.

KU Social Welfare research center harnesses power of collaboration to create a healthier Kansas

There is little doubt that ensuring every individual has access to quality health care is one of the biggest challenges we face today. Each year, more than 60 million Americans struggle to find medical care while also facing larger economic, social and environmental factors that exacerbate the issue.

KU Law wins fifth-straight NNALSA moot court championship

For the fifth consecutive year, a University of Kansas School of Law team won first place at the National Native American Law Student Association (NNALSA) Moot Court Competition, which took place Feb. 14-15 in Las Vegas.

Practicum experience gives MSW student chance to show youth a role model ‘they can relate to’

Social work is a career with many avenues, but Marcello Dodd-Holliday has a sharp focus on his own path.

Social Welfare assistant professor wants research to inform future community organizing, social movements

The Kansas City Metro area made a lasting impact on Tadeo Weiner Davis (he/him). He was born in La Paz, Bolivia but moved to Kansas City when he was 8 years old and grew up there.

Social welfare assistant professor aims to change narrative around survivor leadership, expertise in sex trafficking research

Dr. Logan Shinkai Knight emphasizes lived experiences in her research, focusing on human trafficking and platforming a survivor-led movement. Her goal is to change the narrative and culture.

Hardy family provides $2 million gift to propel restoration of iconic KU Natural History Museum exhibit

KU alumni Tom and Jan Hardy have provided a $2 million gift to the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum to fuel preservation efforts for the historic exhibit at the heart of the museum, the Panorama.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, The University of Kansas launched its Ever Onward campaign — an ambitious effort to raise funds for numerous programs, projects and initiatives designed to transform education, spur discovery and create a healthier world. You can revisit Chancellor Douglas A. Girod’s remarks from that event by watching the video above.

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