CRIMSON & BLUE
Magazine
about the Magazine
Welcome to the new Crimson & Blue magazine — a publication of KU Endowment, KU Alumni and the University of Kansas. The biannual publication curates news and stories for alumni and supporters of the University of Kansas and KU Medical Center, highlighting the people, places, events and traditions that make KU the state’s flagship nest. Check out the inaugural issue, featuring:
- David Booth, whose gift elevates KU’s storied football stadium
- A KU research center that takes a closer look at eating disorders
- KU School of Architecture & Design’s role in the new stadium aesthetic
The magazine is delivered directly to the Jayhawk Faithful community. Find out how to join Jayhawk Faithful and become a subscriber — and visit crimsonandblue.org or see below for stories that embody the true colors of KU!

Welcome to the new Crimson & Blue magazine — a publication of KU Endowment, KU Alumni and the University of Kansas. The biannual publication curates news and stories for alumni and supporters of the University of Kansas and KU Medical Center, highlighting the people, places, events and traditions that make KU the state’s flagship nest. Check out the inaugural issue, featuring:
The magazine is delivered directly to the Jayhawk Faithful community. Find out how to join Jayhawk Faithful and become a subscriber — and visit crimsonandblue.org for stories that embody the true colors of KU!
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Backward, Forward, Onward — A message from President Dan Martin
KU is experiencing such a moment right now. Across our campuses — in classrooms, labs, performance halls and clinics, change is happening. Good change. New discoveries are being made. New leaders are emerging. And this magazine, Crimson & Blue, tells those stories to showcase KU’s impact, giving alumni, donors, friends and fans a view of the world Jayhawks are shaping.
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The long game: David Booth’s historic gift to KU
Get to know the Jayhawk behind the transformative investments in KU, from his Kansas roots to his trailblazing career in finance.
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KU research targets eating disorders
KU’s new Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors is changing the way we talk about eating disorders—and helping a broader range of patients get the treatment they need.
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KU fraternities and sororities unite to support cancer research
With more than $100,000 already raised, the KU fraternity and sorority community is rallying for blood cancer research with a new fundraising event.
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Construction underway on new KU Cancer Center complex
World-class facility promises to transform cancer care, research in the region.
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A retired Jayhawk in Paris
A study abroad encore completes a 50-year journey for KU alumnus.
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Hilltop hub
New facility dedicated to entrepreneurship will serve students across academic disciplines
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Welcome back, Potter
Potter Lake, a firefighting resource built in 1911 that quickly morphed into a popular swimming hole in its early days, on Sept. 26 officially began its next chapter with a renewal celebration that capped extensive 2024 revitalization work.
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Built on tradition
Jayhawks are shaping the future of campus through world-class design — and paving the way for generations of KU architects
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Big heart from a small town
Inspired by his father, a family practitioner in rural Kansas, KU alumnus pledges $15 million for scholarships at KU School of Medicine