OUR MOMENT. OUR FUTURE.  

This is our time to secure a future of infinite possibility. Your support ensures that KU’s excellence thrives, empowering students and fueling discoveries year after year, decade after decade. Toward discovery that redefines industries. Toward education that empowers tomorrow’s leaders. Toward breakthroughs in health, technology and innovation that will save lives and shape the world.   

Your support fuels scholarships that unlock potential, state-of-the-art facilities that inspire excellence and research that enriches lives and drives real change. This is more than a moment — it’s a movement. Together, we are building a legacy that will propel KU forward, now and forever.   

The future is waiting. Let’s go: Onward. 

Student Access & Success

From scholarships that make college accessible to hands-on experiences that make new graduates marketable, your investment will help students create a bright future  for themselves and for us all.

Healthy & Vibrant Communities

KU builds strong communities here and around the world. From the KU Cancer Center that will save the life of someone you love, to a social worker who will provide hope to a questioning teenager, to artwork in a rural town square that inspires creativity, your investment will build a society buoyed by connection and uplift.  

Research & Discovery

We are excited about the future  and we know it holds urgent, complex challenges that no one discipline can solve alone. Your investment in our revolutionary science, extraordinary teaching and undergraduate research will ignite the curiosity and action needed to brighten our future. 

MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, The University of Kansas launched its EVER ONWARD campaign — an ambitious effort to raise funds for numerous programs, projects and initiatives designed to transform education, spur discovery and create a healthier world. You can revisit Chancellor Douglas A. Girod’s remarks from that event by watching the video above.

OUR PROGRESS

$2,119,880,737

Goal: $2,500,000,000

Percentage Raised: 84.7%

Our ambitious goals for the future are only accomplished through the generosity of our faithful community. With every gift, and every interaction, our chorus grows stronger.

OUR SUPPORTERS

Big heart from a small town

For KU alumnus David Seitz, the town of Ellsworth, Kansas, isn’t just a hometown, it’s the soil that nurtures the deepest roots of his family tree.

That tree bears the fruit of generations of the Seitz family in Kansas who prioritized the health of their community, from the town’s first pharmacists to his mother, a nurse, and his father, the town’s beloved family practice physician.

TOWARD INFINITE POSSIBILITY

Celebrating the power of lifelong learning, we understand that education extends far beyond the confines of the classroom and that intellectual growth is a lifelong pursuit. Learn about the goals across each of our campuses and the impactful initiatives that will transcend generations. Join us as we build a community of exceptional individuals who will shape the world with their ideas and achievements.

School of Nursing
With your support, KU’s School of Nursing is ready to meet the challenges ahead.
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, donating to the KU School of Journalism and Mass Communications gives students real-world experiences so they can thrive in future media professions.
KU Research
KU's core research labs support investigators and industry partners by providing assistance and training on specialized instrumentation, experimental design, and data analysis.
School of 
Social Welfare
Your gift to the School of Social Welfare will help change social work practice and social policy to support those served by the social work profession.
Dole Institute of Politics
With your support, the Dole Institute will continue to provide unique experiential learning opportunities for new generations at KU, across Kansas and beyond.
University Honors Program
Your investment in the KU Honors Program will support exceptional students, give our top faculty the inspiration and connection that keep them engaged, and nurture innovation on campus.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Your support brings us closer to realizing the vision of a future beyond cancer, with fewer patients and more survivors.
School of Law
Donating to the KU School of Law allows students to gain practice-ready skills with firsthand experience, forging future members of the legal profession in 13 different areas of study.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Your gift can make a transformative difference in the educational foundation for KU students, offering them a broad set of knowledge and skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.
School of Business
Your gift to the School of Business provides the pathway for students to get an innovative learning experience at one of the nation’s top-ranked programs.
KU Alumni Association
Your investment attracts new Jayhawks, helps current students succeed academically and find satisfying careers, deepens connections across generations.
KU Life Span Institute
When you support the KU Life Span Institute, you help our efforts to realize a future where everyone across the spectrum of intellectual and physical ability can attain the best quality of life.
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Architecture & Design
Your contribution plays a vital role in providing our Architecture & Design students with hands-on experience in the studio, fostering both innovation and imagination.
International Affairs
KU International Affairs helps prepare students to be successful in a world that is more connected than ever.
School of Medicine
Your support strengthens the oldest medical school in Kansas educating tomorrow’s physicians, biomedical researchers and public health leaders.
School of Health Professions
Help position our school to train health professionals, conduct high-impact research and connect with patients and communities.

Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum
Your contributions help us train and mentor the next generation of biodiversity specialists, including providing essential and ethical fieldwork experiences in Kansas and around the globe.
School of Pharmacy
Your support of the KU School of Pharmacy will help the school continue to improve the health of Kansans and the world through excellence in all aspects of pharmaceutical care.
Spencer Museum of Art
Your gift supports the Museum’s commitment to keep art at the core of learning, teaching and research at KU and beyond and bolsters its ability to sustain and grow its comprehensive collection.
Lied Center
A gift to the Lied Center in support of this initiative will allow the program to expand, eventually reaching all 104 counties in Kansas outside of Lawrence on an annual basis in perpetuity.
University of Kansas School of Professional Studies
KU’s new School of Professional Studies is building programs and pathways to high demand careers and economic mobility for students, and their families.
School of Engineering
Your support for the KU School of Engineering propels innovation and drives groundbreaking research, empowering students to shape the future of society.
The University of Kansas Health System
By supporting The University of Kansas Health System, you will save and improve lives – now and for generations to come.
School of Education & Human Sciences
Ranked as a top 10 public education school in the nation, a donation to the School of Education & Human Sciences enables future educators and human science professionals to create a lasting impact on society.
Libraries
When you support KU Libraries, you support all Jayhawks. Your gift empowers the discoveries made, the stories written, the minds expanded with impacts that shine across the university, the greater community and the world.
University of Kansas School of Professional Studies
KU’s new School of Professional Studies is building programs and pathways to high demand careers and economic mobility for students, and their families.
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Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum
Your contributions help us train and mentor the next generation of biodiversity specialists, including providing essential and ethical fieldwork experiences in Kansas and around the globe.
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KU Research
KU's core research labs support investigators and industry partners by providing assistance and training on specialized instrumentation, experimental design, and data analysis.
School of Business
Your gift to the School of Business provides the pathway for students to get an innovative learning experience at one of the nation’s top-ranked programs.
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Brain Health Initiative
Your support is vital to the success of our Brain Health Initiative. We are embarking on a bold plan to create a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to brain health.
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KU Life Span Institute
When you support the KU Life Span Institute, you help our efforts to realize a future where everyone across the spectrum of intellectual and physical ability can attain the best quality of life.
Spencer Museum of Art
Your gift supports the Museum’s commitment to keep art at the core of learning, teaching and research at KU and beyond and bolsters its ability to sustain and grow its comprehensive collection.
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Lied Center
A gift to the Lied Center in support of this initiative will allow the program to expand, eventually reaching all 104 counties in Kansas outside of Lawrence on an annual basis in perpetuity.
The University of Kansas Health System
By supporting The University of Kansas Health System, you will save and improve lives – now and for generations to come.
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Dole Institute of Politics
With your support, the Dole Institute will continue to provide unique experiential learning opportunities for new generations at KU, across Kansas and beyond.
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School of Health Professions
Help position our school to train health professionals, conduct high-impact research and connect with patients and communities.

School of Social Welfare
Your gift to the School of Social Welfare will help change social work practice and social policy to support those served by the social work profession.
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Your support brings us closer to realizing the vision of a future beyond cancer, with fewer patients and more survivors.
International Affairs
KU International Affairs helps prepare students to be successful in a world that is more connected than ever.
School of Pharmacy
Your support of the KU School of Pharmacy will help the school continue to improve the health of Kansans and the world through excellence in all aspects of pharmaceutical care.
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, donating to the KU School of Journalism and Mass Communications gives students real-world experiences so they can thrive in future media professions.
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School of Medicine
Your support strengthens the oldest medical school in Kansas educating tomorrow’s physicians, biomedical researchers and public health leaders.
School of Architecture & Design
Your contribution plays a vital role in providing our Architecture & Design students with hands-on experience in the studio, fostering both innovation and imagination.
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University Honors Program
Your investment in the KU Honors Program will support exceptional students, give our top faculty the inspiration and connection that keep them engaged, and nurture innovation on campus.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Your gift can make a transformative difference in the educational foundation for KU students, offering them a broad set of knowledge and skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.
School of Music
Your gift to the School of Music will help students and families discover the wonder of music through our world-class educational programs and hundreds of performances each year.
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School of Nursing
With your support, KU’s School of Nursing is ready to meet the challenges ahead.
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KU Alumni Association
Your investment attracts new Jayhawks, helps current students succeed academically and find satisfying careers, deepens connections across generations.
School of Engineering
Your support for the KU School of Engineering propels innovation and drives groundbreaking research, empowering students to shape the future of society.
School of Law 
Donating to the KU School of Law allows students to gain practice-ready skills with firsthand experience, forging future members of the legal profession in 13 different areas of study.
School of Education & Human Sciences
Ranked as a top 10 public education school in the nation, a donation to the School of Education & Human Sciences enables future educators and human science professionals to create a lasting impact on society.

OUR STORIES

Big heart from a small town
Inspired by his father, a family practitioner in rural Kansas, KU alumnus pledges $15 million for scholarships at KU School of Medicine
Endowed professorships create boundless opportunities for donors, faculty, students
Endowed professorships at the University of Kansas are one of the most significant academic honors the university can offer.
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Business name new deans
Both the Schools of Pharmacy and Business have recently announced new deans. KU Endowment looks forward to partnering with them as we come closer to nearing our goals for the Onward campaign.
KU Social Welfare research center harnesses power of collaboration to create a healthier Kansas
There is little doubt that ensuring every individual has access to quality health care is one of the biggest challenges we face today. Each year, more than 60 million Americans struggle to find medical care while also facing larger economic, social and environmental factors that exacerbate the issue.