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Couple’s $2 million gift supports KU program in rural medicine

When Harold Ehrlich was growing up on a farm outside Marion, Kansas, there was only one doctor in the area and he did everything, often for the price of a few chickens and some eggs.

KU establishes general emergency fund as part of COVID-19 response

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the Jayhawk community, many people are wondering what they can do to help. In response, KU Endowment is establishing a COVID-19 Emergency Relief fund.

Alumnus pledges $1 million for future needs at KU Law School

When Michael Davis was a professor at the University of Kansas School of Law in 1971, he made a big impression on law student Christopher “Kit” Smith — so big, Smith and his wife, Diana, have pledged $1 million to create a fund at KU Law in Davis’ name.

One Day. One KU. day of giving raises record $1.7 million in its third year

For 24 hours on Feb. 20, the gifts poured in to support the University of Kansas — 3,239 gifts totaling $1,771,135, records for both number of gifts and total amount raised in one day.

Gift establishes Biodiversity Institute directorship at KU

An anonymous donor has committed $900,000 to endow the directorship for the Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum at the University of Kansas.

One Day. One KU. 24-hour giving campaign returns for third year

The spirit behind One Day. One KU., the annual 24-hour giving campaign, is that one day can make a big difference to the University of Kansas.

Gift creates new study center at KU’s Spencer Museum of Art

A $900,000 gift from the J.K. and Ingrid Lee Foundation will create a study center at the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas that will improve access to works of art from the Spencer’s collection for students and researchers.

Gifts benefit study of mammals, Natural History Museum at KU

The late KU professor Robert Wilson’s passion and preeminent scholarly achievements in teaching and studying the evolution of small mammals has inspired gift commitments totaling $950,000 from colleagues, friends and family—in particular, three women.

KU Endowment retains real estate advisors

KU Endowment has retained an advisory firm to evaluate future development options for several KU Endowment-owned sites adjacent to the University of Kansas Lawrence campus, including the recreation fields known as the Shenk Sports Complex at the corner of Iowa Street and Clinton Parkway.