Donor support plays a vital role in making sure students can participate fully in these once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Continue readingKU chamber choir to perform on world stage in Poland and SlovakiaÂ
The Global Hornist: A Jayhawk musician’s mission to perform on all continentsÂ
In 2026, KU School of Music alum Kyra Sims plans to complete her goal of performing with her French horn on all seven continents, which would make her the first African American musician to do so. As of 2025, she had performed in five continents, 22 countries and all but four U.S. states.
Continue readingCouple’s $1 million gift adds accessible entrance to KU Natural History Museum
A gift from Tom and Jann Rudkin will support the construction of a new accessible entrance from Jayhawk Boulevard to Dyche Hall. Remaining funds after construction will go toward partial restoration of the historic and beloved Panorama exhibit, including taxidermy specimens and other items on display.
Continue readingShe built an online community while battling cancer. Now her parents are echoing her spirit by supporting tomorrow’s storytellers.Â
Sherwood and Marlene Zellermayer of Evanston, Illinois, establish scholarship fund at the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications in honor of their late daughter and KU graduate, Jessica.
Continue readingImmersive program gives students chance to ‘study abroad’ in KansasÂ
KU environmental studies opportunity was fully funded by donor support.
Continue readingCelebrating 50 years of Title IX and student-athletes
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX, Women Philanthropists for KU hosted an event featuring former and current KU women student-athletes.
Continue readingChancellors Club Teaching Professor expands reach through blog
Amy Devitt, professor of English, has taught writing, rhetoric and English language studies at the University of Kansas for over 30 years.
Continue readingScholarship opportunities spark student’s passion for teaching
Aaron Carrillo, a junior majoring in human biology and specializing in pre-medicine, maintains an optimistic outlook on life.
Continue readingDon Green’s legacy lives on
After nearly 50 years in the classroom, Don Green has officially retired, but his positive influence in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering will continue — the Don Green Faculty Fellowship will see to that.
Continue readingHixson Opportunity Awards
Christina Hixson, of Las Vegas, Nev., created the Hixson Opportunity Awards, which provides 11 KU freshmen each year with $5,000 renewable scholarships.
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