The fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas, KU Endowment, is celebrating a banner anniversary: 125 years since its inception as the first foundation for a public university in the country.
Continue readingGift from Jedel Family Trust establishes Opportunity Fund for KU Honors Program
A $400,000 gift commitment from the Jedel Family Trust will establish the Harrison Jedel and Jeff Weinberg Scholars Opportunity Fund for students in the University Honors Program at the University of Kansas.
Continue readingCharitable gift annuities provide reliable returns
Several years ago, Richard Paegelow, Glendale, Calif., was helping his mother, Vivian, with her finances, seeking stable income to meet her needs.
Continue reading2016 Chancellors Club professors specialize in genetic disorders, astronomy
A University of Kansas Medical Center professor and researcher in genetic disorders, and a longtime astronomy and physics professor will be honored respectively for their research and teaching by KU Endowment’s Chancellors Club.
Continue readingCouple gives for 50+ years
A list of Don and Alice Ann Johnston’s contributions to the University of Kansas and to the Lawrence community would fill this page.
Continue readingCatherine and Prakash ‘wanted to return the favor’ to School of Business
Among the donors who have made gifts toward a new KU School of Business building are two longtime School of Business faculty members, Catherine and Prakash Shenoy.
Continue readingInspired by family, a gift for Edwards Campus students
For Doug and Susan Miller of Mission Hills, Kan., loyalty to the University of Kansas is a way of life.
Continue readingNordling provides support for scholarships, Swarthout Recital Hall
Barbara Nordling, of Lawrence, Kan., is among University of Kansas alumni and friends stepping up to provide support for the renovation of Swarthout Recital Hall.
Continue readingEngineering alumnus leaves $2 million gift to department
A gift of more than $2 million from the late KU alumnus John Bossi of Arkansas City, Kansas, will benefit the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Kansas.
Continue readingKoch Industries gift of $1 million establishes business, engineering scholarship fund
A gift commitment of $1 million from Koch Industries, Inc., will benefit students in the schools of Business and Engineering at the University of Kansas.
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