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Alumnus makes $25 million gift commitment for KU

A University of Kansas alumnus is so appreciative of his KU education that he has made a $25 million gift commitment to benefit the university.

Generosity to KU Spans Generations

With deep ties to KU, third-generation alumni Tom Jennings and his brother, Steve Jennings, followed in their late father’s footsteps by establishing a scholarship for KU students.

Mary Birch elected chairman of Advancement Board

Mary Birch, of Overland Park, Kan., is the new chairman of the Advancement Board, an 85-member organization of business and community leaders formed in 2005 to advocate, raise awareness of and generate philanthropy for the University of Kansas Medical Center, The University of Kansas Hospital and the University of Kansas Physicians.

John Handley — Scholarship Recipient

John Handley wanted to get an education independently, without having to worry about
student loan debt.

Longtime teacher donates $150,000 for KU

Lavon Brosseau, of Concordia, Kan., has made a $150,000 gift to create three endowed $50,000 funds for the University of Kansas.

$500,000 gift from Hall Family Foundation endows directorship at KU’s Hall Center for the Humanities

A $500,000 gift from the Hall Family Foundation will endow the directorship of the Hall Center for the Humanities at the University of Kansas. This permanently endowed fund will provide support for salary, travel and advancement of the directorship.

Isaiah Logan — Scholarship Recipient

The difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition was the deciding factor for Isaiah Logan to come to KU.

$1 million gift from Georgia couple will benefit students in KU’s finance scholars program

University of Kansas alumnus Jerry Jennett and his wife, Kay, of Valdosta, Ga., have made a $1 million gift to establish the Jerry and Kay Jennett Finance Scholars Program in the KU School of Business.

Celebrate March Madness at Brackfest

Just in time to celebrate March Madness, the second annual Brackfest is scheduled for March 17 at the Overland Park Convention Center. Proceeds will benefit concussion injury initiatives at The University of Kansas Hospital and KU Medical Center.