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Donors score a victory for Jayhawk collection

When James J. Ascher Sr., and his wife, Mary Ellen, learned that a popular collection of Jayhawks that had been displayed at the Kansas Union was about to be sold in online auctions, the Overland Park, Kan., couple took swift action, making a $130,000 gift to keep the mythical birds at the University of Kansas.

Gift creates art scholarships and increases music, architecture scholarship funds at KU

A significant planned estate gift commitment from University of Kansas alumnus John Eyler establishes new scholarships in visual art and art history at KU, and also increases the architecture and music scholarships that he established in 2013.

Pediatric neurology lectureship to add to educational experience at KU Med

“A lifetime of experience is worth sharing.”

Charitable gift annuities provide reliable returns

Several years ago, Richard Paegelow, Glendale, Calif., was helping his mother, Vivian, with her finances, seeking stable income to meet her needs.

Couple gives for 50+ years

A list of Don and Alice Ann Johnston’s contributions to the University of Kansas and to the Lawrence community would fill this page.

Catherine and Prakash ‘wanted to return the favor’ to School of Business

Among the donors who have made gifts toward a new KU School of Business building are two longtime School of Business faculty members, Catherine and Prakash Shenoy.

Inspired by family, a gift for Edwards Campus students

For Doug and Susan Miller of Mission Hills, Kan., loyalty to the University of Kansas is a way of life.

Nordling provides support for scholarships, Swarthout Recital Hall

Barbara Nordling, of Lawrence, Kan., is among University of Kansas alumni and friends stepping up to provide support for the renovation of Swarthout Recital Hall.

Gift supports Alzheimer’s research at KU Medical Center

A $10,000 gift from Local Union No. 124 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, of Kansas City, Mo., for the University of Kansas Medical Center will help fight Alzheimer’s disease.