Donna Sweet, M.D., A.A.H.I.V.S., M.A.C.P., understands the importance of a University of Kansas School of Medicine education. Sweet, a School of Medicine-Wichita alumna and longtime faculty member, has pledged a $1 million estate gift in support of the Donna Sweet, M.D., Internal Medicine Program Fund.
Continue reading2026 One Day One KU breaks record for gifts, raises over $5 million in 24 hours
The ninth annual One Day One KU on April 28-29 saw over 4,800 Jayhawks worldwide unite to support the University of Kansas and The University of Kansas Health System.
Continue reading$2.5M gift continues strong momentum for KU’s entrepreneurship hub
Mathew Stava specializes in charting a course. As a veteran in the technology industry and founder of Spinnaker Support, he has built a successful career as an entrepreneur. He and his wife, Kelly, hope to provide KU students the opportunity to do the same with a generous pledge of $2.5 million dollars to propel completion of a new building that will serve as the entrepreneurship hub for the university.
Continue readingKit and Diana Smith pledge $3 million to support KU students in law, athletics
Christopher “Kit” and Diana Smith have pledged $2 million to create the Dean Davis Law School Scholars Fund and $1 million to create the Kit and Diana Smith Athletics Scholarship.
Continue readingDavid and Diane Bricker honor beloved KU chemistry professor through planned giving
David Bricker essentially grew up at the University of Kansas. When his father, Clark, joined the KU chemistry department in 1963, the university became a central part of David’s childhood.
Continue readingHow 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.
Continue readingKU 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.
Continue readingBackward, 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.
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingKU 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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