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Galloway lecture to feature climate action planning expert

University of Kansas students and the public have the opportunity to learn about environmental planning from a nationally known climate action planning expert at the upcoming Galloway Lecture Series.

Three KU alumni selected for CASE awards

Three people associated with the University of Kansas have received prestigious awards through District VI of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

Donors make $2.5 million gift commitment for School of Education

A University of Kansas alumnus and his wife have made a $2.5 million commitment to establish an endowed scholarship program for KU’s School of Education.

KU School of Music scholarship established in memory of alumna

Just days after University of Kansas alumnus Thomas Lovitt made arrangements with KU Endowment to create a music scholarship in honor of his late wife, KU alumna Polly Owen Lovitt, he received a diagnosis nobody wants to hear — pancreatic cancer.

Foundation makes $150,000 gift for KU School of Medicine-Salina

A $150,000 gift from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, of Logan, will provide support for scholarships, facilities and equipment at the newly opened University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina campus.

Scholarship honors retired Hoxie physician and his wife

A new University of Kansas scholarship honors longtime Hoxie physician John Rapp Neuenschwander, and his wife, Gloria. Dr. Neuenschwander practiced medicine in Hoxie from 1952 until his retirement in 2000.

Westwood Lutheran Church gives $48,000 to JayDoc Free Clinic

Sharing tears as well as smiles, Westwood Lutheran Church members donated the remaining proceeds from the sale of their church.

Professor emeritus of urban planning makes $1.4 million gift commitment

Alan Black, a University of Kansas professor emeritus of urban planning, has established a $1.4 million commitment through KU Endowment. His gift will create KU’s first professorship in urban planning.