New partnership equips KU School of Education & Human Sciences students for financial success.
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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 readingKU chamber choir to perform on world stage in Poland and SlovakiaÂ
Donor support plays a vital role in making sure students can participate fully in these once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
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 readingBringing KU to the world with International Affairs’ passport initiative
KU senior Gabriel Reed’s study abroad journey started where every KU student’s international education journey does – with a passport.
Continue readingKeeping in step with KU Marching Jayhawks’ growing uniform and instrument needs
From rousing half-time shows at home football games to stirring KU pride at occasional away games, pep rallies, campus and community celebrations, the Marching Jayhawks are the soundtrack of KU.
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.
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