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Alumnus establishes scholarship for School of Education majors

Ed Wolpert earned four degrees at three different universities. But when deciding where to establish an endowed scholarship, he came back to the University of Kansas.

Private giving to the University of Kansas sets new records

Donors to KU Endowment set a new record in contributions — $106.4 million — in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2009.

Back in the Swing gives $300,000 to Breast Cancer Survivorship Center

A $300,000 gift from Back in the Swing® of Kansas City will help breast cancer survivors get their lives back on track.

$1.1 million estate gift honors two former KU math professors

Martha Peterson proved early on that women can make it to the top.

Midwest Cancer Alliance Clinical Trials Network launches program

Cancer patients and their families have a new advocate to help them navigate the heath care system.

Designer of WTC Memorial to speak at inaugural Thomas D. Galloway Lecture

Michael Arad, designer of the National September 11 Memorial at the World Trade Center, will be the inaugural speaker for the Thomas D. Galloway Lecture Series in Urban Planning at the University of Kansas.

Class of 2009 gift will replace flagpole in front of Strong Hall

Every day, thousands of University of Kansas students walk past Strong Hall, where three flags wave in the wind.

UKanTeach students get support through Sprint Foundation gift

The best place to gain teaching experience is in the classroom.

Former Sen. Bob Dole makes gift to Spine Center

Former Kansas Senator Robert Dole has made a $150,000 contribution for clinical research at the Marc. A. Asher, MD, Comprehensive Spine Center at The University of Kansas Hospital.