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.”
Continue readingGlorious to view: How generosity transforms KU’s beauty
Tadpoles and fish dart under the surface of KU’s recently restored Potter Lake. People stroll by on the sidewalk; others gather on the overlooking bench and the overarching bridge. Potter has been the center of many Jayhawk memories, but this version is only possible because of the generosity of Bill and Marlene Penny, both KU alumni, who made a gift for the pond’s restoration, completed in 2025.
Continue readingPatents 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.
Continue readingScience, 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.
Continue readingA retired Jayhawk in Paris
A study abroad encore completes a 50-year journey for KU alumnus.
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