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How University Honors Program faculty fellows open doors for KU students

Through one-on-one mentorship, professors help open doors to research, study abroad and internship opportunities to honors students.

KU chamber choir to perform on world stage in Poland and Slovakia

Donor support plays a vital role in making sure students can participate fully in these once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

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.

The Global Hornist: A Jayhawk musician’s mission to perform on all continents

In 2026, KU School of Music alum Kyra Sims plans to complete her goal of performing with her French horn on all seven continents, which would make her the first African American musician to do so. As of 2025, she had performed in five continents, 22 countries and all but four U.S. states.

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.

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.