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Physicians give $200,000 for patient simulation

The patients may be artificial, but the training is real.

Donors band together to bring new Steinway to Lied Center

There’s a new star on the stage of the Lied Center of Kansas — a Steinway D concert grand piano.

The Anschutz Foundation Donates $200,000 to Spencer Museum at KU

A $200,000 gift from The Anschutz Foundation of Denver significantly advances an academic programs initiative launched by the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas.

Hall Family Foundation gives $18 million gift to KU Cancer Center

The Hall Family Foundation of Kansas City has committed $18 million to the University of Kansas Cancer Center and the Midwest Cancer Alliance, opening doors to innovative cancer treatment and research for the heartland region.

$10 million gift adds momentum to quest for NCI designation

A $10 million gift from a Texas couple with ties to Kansas City will support The University of Kansas Cancer Center.

Sunderland Foundation makes $1 million gift for cancer research

A new fundraising council will help The University of Kansas Cancer Center in its quest to achieve designation by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Scholarship established for KU students who study abroad

In honor of their late son’s passion for international traveling, a Prairie Village, Kan., couple has established a new scholarship for University of Kansas students who study abroad.

Student award honors professor who championed social justice

A new award established in memory of a University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita professor will benefit one graduating master’s of public health student each year.

KU alumnus leaves $2.5 million estate gift for scholarships

KU alumnus Paul Brooker thought so much of his alma mater that he left an estate gift of $2.5 million to KU Endowment for unrestricted scholarship support of University of Kansas students.