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Glaze of glory: Research has never been so delicious

For Kelly Gregg and his wife, Karen, supporting medical research requires more than just money; it also requires a little love. And for the Greggs, that love comes in a box of doughnuts.

Two Blessings boost honors emergency fund

To attend the University of Kansas, Anne Blessing cobbled together funds from a number of sources: scholarships, awards, work-study.

It was this assemblage of monetary support that made KU possible for the Watkins-Berger Scholar, who went on to earn bachelor’s degrees in English and the humanities as well as a law degree from the university.

‘A lot of heart’: KU alumnus’ gift propels Crew Club forward

For Garry Tanner, the KU Crew Club was a haven from his rigorous chemical engineering classes and work. The rowing club was a transformative experience, a place to make lasting friendships while also getting into what Tanner describes as the “best shape of my life.”

Former Class President makes gift to honor Class of 1980, Dole Institute

This year, Greg Schnacke made a gift to the Dole Institute of Politics that honors his own personal connection to Sen. Bob Dole and his graduating Class of 1980. It also rectifies an absence that has long weighed on his mind.

School of Ed alumna sponsors new fund to support counseling psychology students

Cindy Pressgrove Buchanan, PhD, still remembers exactly where she was when she found out she had been accepted to the counseling psychology doctorate program at KU’s School of Education and Human Sciences.

Patents and startups: How KU turns curiosity and creativity into innovation

The University of Kansas is home to innovation, but it is more than an academic practice. It is a mindset, intertwined with entrepreneurship programming at the School of Business.

Science, survival and shared gratitude

After lifesaving treatment at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, a survivor and caregiver chose to help fuel the next generation of cancer research.

Faculty member pledges $1 million on One Day One KU to KU School of Medicine-Wichita

Donna Sweet, M.D., A.A.H.I.V.S., M.A.C.P., understands the importance of a University of Kansas School of Medicine education. Sweet, a School of Medicine-Wichita alumna and longtime faculty member, has pledged a $1 million estate gift in support of the Donna Sweet, M.D., Internal Medicine Program Fund.

2026 One Day One KU breaks record for gifts, raises over $5 million in 24 hours

The ninth annual One Day One KU on April 28-29 saw over 4,800 Jayhawks worldwide unite to support the University of Kansas and The University of Kansas Health System.

$2.5M gift continues strong momentum for KU’s entrepreneurship hub

Mathew Stava specializes in charting a course. As a veteran in the technology industry and founder of Spinnaker Support, he has built a successful career as an entrepreneur. He and his wife, Kelly, hope to provide KU students the opportunity to do the same with a generous pledge of $2.5 million dollars to propel completion of a new building that will serve as the entrepreneurship hub for the university.