Why do we consistently give to KU? The answer to the question spans many years, first going back to my dad’s (Robert Lawrence Piper, KU class of 1927) high school years. And I know this because he wrote in his memoirs
Continue readingRetired librarian who lived frugally leaves $1.4 million for KU libraries, scholarships
Martha A. “Matt” Mueller, a University of Kansas alumna and retired librarian, left an estate gift of more than $1.4 million to support the university’s libraries and to provide scholarships for students with financial need.
Continue readingLaunchKU fills funding gaps for projects across KU
Virtually every corner of KU benefits from donor contributions, from digging up dinosaur bones to planting gardens, and the crowdfunding platform LaunchKU has helped groups across the university accomplish those tasks and more.
Continue readingRetired nurse leaves $4.2 million gift for nursing scholarships
A retired nurse who grew up in the small town of Whitewater, Kansas, left a $4.2 million gift from her estate to create scholarships for generations of nursing students at KU Medical Center.
Continue reading$1 million gift creates insurance certificate program at KU
The University of Kansas School of Business has established a new insurance and risk management certificate program, thanks to a $1 million gift.
Continue readingScholarship honors couple’s dedication to KU and to their community
The family of Phil and Helen Everley wanted to recognize the couple’s love of education and service to their community of Eudora, Kan.
Continue readingGift from KU alumnus establishes military history professorship
A KU alumnus with an interest in history and experience in the Army Reserve has established a professorship in military history at the University of Kansas.
Continue readingChancellors Club Teaching Professor expands reach through blog
Amy Devitt, professor of English, has taught writing, rhetoric and English language studies at the University of Kansas for over 30 years.
Continue readingScholarship opportunities spark student’s passion for teaching
Aaron Carrillo, a junior majoring in human biology and specializing in pre-medicine, maintains an optimistic outlook on life.
Continue reading$2.8 million gift establishes scholarships for KU medical students
A gift of more than $2.8 million from the estate of a California couple who were native Kansans will fund scholarships for medical students at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
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