Our Stories

Writing KU’s future…today.

From the earliest days of human history, we have been storytellers. At KU, our history is intertwined with a state known for independent, forward-thinking individuals committed to building a community where all people thrive. Today, our faculty, researchers and students are writing new chapters in this same vein, preparing us for a future full of possibility.

Our Stories

Writing KU’s future…today.

From the earliest days of human history, we have been storytellers. At KU, our history is intertwined with a state known for independent, forward-thinking individuals committed to building a community where all people thrive. Today, our faculty, researchers and students are writing new chapters in this same vein, preparing us for a future full of possibility.

TOWARD INFINITE POSSIBILITY

FEATURED STORIES

Everywhere you look, KU faculty, students, researchers and healthcare providers are making the world a better place. Here are a few of their stories.

It’s business unusual for KU students.

Building community through coffee. Encouraging healthy living through fresh juices. Students from across KU get a taste of the real world through hands-on learning, serving as consultants to KU-area businesses as part of the KU School of Business’ entrepreneurship course offerings.

Anne Tangeman

Senior Writer | KU Endowment

KU Athletics receives historic $300 million gift from longtime donor and alumnus David Booth  

Longtime donor, investing pioneer and KU alumnus provides fuel for Gateway District’s Phase II and ignites next era of excellence across KU Athletics programs in perpetuity

Anne Tangeman

Senior Writer | KU Endowment

Paul and Linda DeBruce provide $25 million gift for KU Gateway District

KU alumni’s generous gift sparked by fond game-day memories, a passion for giving back and an eye for economic growth opportunities 

Rylie Oswald

Junior Writer | KU Endowment

Fueling futures: How scholarships helped a KU Ph.D. candidate research rocket engines

For aerospace engineering Ph.D. candidate Brody Gatza, coming to the University of Kansas was an easy decision. Gatza, a native Kansan, said he was drawn to KU for both his undergraduate and graduate studies because of its great aerospace engineering program and generous scholarships.

Rylie Oswald

Junior Writer | KU Endowment

Sky isn’t even the limit: KU research project lets farmers check their crops from space

This summer, first- and second-year students at the University of Kansas School of Medicine are participating in a program that allows them to gain medical experience in rural areas across Kansas. The Summer Training Option in Rural Medicine, or STORM, is an elective program available to students at all three School of Medicine campuses: Kansas City, Salina and Wichita.

Rylie Oswald

Junior Writer | KU Endowment

Healing the heartland: STORM program sends students to practice medicine in rural areas

This summer, first- and second-year students at the University of Kansas School of Medicine are participating in a program that allows them to gain medical experience in rural areas across Kansas. The Summer Training Option in Rural Medicine, or STORM, is an elective program available to students at all three School of Medicine campuses: Kansas City, Salina and Wichita.

Emily Becker

Senior Digital Media Strategist | KU Endowment

Scholarships open doors for future educators at KU

Liam Thurlby was sitting in his high school AP government class when he realized his future dream job. Originally from China, the KU School of Education & Human Sciences student was taken not only by the differences between the government in the U.S. and his home country, but the enthusiasm that his teacher, Mr. Thomas, presented the material.

Anne Tangeman

Senior Writer | KU Endowment

KU Athletics receives historic $300 million gift from longtime donor and alumnus David Booth 

Longtime donor, investing pioneer and KU alumnus provides fuel for Gateway District’s Phase II and ignites next era of excellence across KU Athletics programs in perpetuity

Anne Tangeman

Senior Writer | KU Endowment

Paul and Linda DeBruce provide $25 million gift for KU Gateway District 

KU alumni’s generous gift sparked by fond game-day memories, a passion for giving back and an eye for economic growth opportunities 

Rylie Oswald

Junior Writer | KU Endowment

Fueling futures: How scholarships helped a KU Ph.D. candidate research rocket engines

For aerospace engineering Ph.D. candidate Brody Gatza, coming to the University of Kansas was an easy decision. Gatza, a native Kansan, said he was drawn to KU for both his undergraduate and graduate studies because of its great aerospace engineering program and generous scholarships.

Rylie Oswald

Junior Writer | KU Endowment

Sky isn’t even the limit: KU research project lets farmers check their crops from space

This summer, first- and second-year students at the University of Kansas School of Medicine are participating in a program that allows them to gain medical experience in rural areas across Kansas. The Summer Training Option in Rural Medicine, or STORM, is an elective program available to students at all three School of Medicine campuses: Kansas City, Salina and Wichita.

Rylie Oswald

Junior Writer | KU Endowment

Healing the heartland: STORM program sends students to practice medicine in rural areas

This summer, first- and second-year students at the University of Kansas School of Medicine are participating in a program that allows them to gain medical experience in rural areas across Kansas. The Summer Training Option in Rural Medicine, or STORM, is an elective program available to students at all three School of Medicine campuses: Kansas City, Salina and Wichita.

Emily Becker

Senior Digital Media Strategist | KU Endowment

Scholarships open doors for future educators at KU

Liam Thurlby was sitting in his high school AP government class when he realized his future dream job. Originally from China, the KU School of Education & Human Sciences student was taken not only by the differences between the government in the U.S. and his home country, but the enthusiasm that his teacher, Mr. Thomas, presented the material.

Anne Tangeman

Senior Writer | KU Endowment

KU Athletics receives historic $300 million gift from longtime donor and alumnus David Booth 

Longtime donor, investing pioneer and KU alumnus provides fuel for Gateway District’s Phase II and ignites next era of excellence across KU Athletics programs in perpetuity

Anne Tangeman

Senior Writer | KU Endowment

Paul and Linda DeBruce provide $25 million gift for KU Gateway District 

KU alumni’s generous gift sparked by fond game-day memories, a passion for giving back and an eye for economic growth opportunities 

Rylie Oswald

Junior Writer | KU Endowment

Fueling futures: How scholarships helped a KU Ph.D. candidate research rocket engines

For aerospace engineering Ph.D. candidate Brody Gatza, coming to the University of Kansas was an easy decision. Gatza, a native Kansan, said he was drawn to KU for both his undergraduate and graduate studies because of its great aerospace engineering program and generous scholarships.

Rylie Oswald

Junior Writer | KU Endowment

Sky isn’t even the limit: KU research project lets farmers check their crops from space

This summer, first- and second-year students at the University of Kansas School of Medicine are participating in a program that allows them to gain medical experience in rural areas across Kansas. The Summer Training Option in Rural Medicine, or STORM, is an elective program available to students at all three School of Medicine campuses: Kansas City, Salina and Wichita.

Rylie Oswald

Junior Writer | KU Endowment

Healing the heartland: STORM program sends students to practice medicine in rural areas

This summer, first- and second-year students at the University of Kansas School of Medicine are participating in a program that allows them to gain medical experience in rural areas across Kansas. The Summer Training Option in Rural Medicine, or STORM, is an elective program available to students at all three School of Medicine campuses: Kansas City, Salina and Wichita.

Emily Becker

Senior Digital Media Strategist | KU Endowment

Scholarships open doors for future educators at KU

Liam Thurlby was sitting in his high school AP government class when he realized his future dream job. Originally from China, the KU School of Education & Human Sciences student was taken not only by the differences between the government in the U.S. and his home country, but the enthusiasm that his teacher, Mr. Thomas, presented the material.

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KU Athletics receives historic $300 million gift from longtime donor and alumnus David Booth 

Longtime donor, investing pioneer and KU alumnus provides fuel for Gateway District’s Phase II and ignites next era of excellence across KU Athletics programs in perpetuity

Paul and Linda DeBruce provide $25 million gift for KU Gateway District 

KU alumni’s generous gift sparked by fond game-day memories, a passion for giving back and an eye for economic growth opportunities 

Fueling futures: How scholarships helped a KU Ph.D. candidate research rocket engines

For aerospace engineering Ph.D. candidate Brody Gatza, coming to the University of Kansas was an easy decision. Gatza, a native Kansan, said he was drawn to KU for both his undergraduate and graduate studies because of its great aerospace engineering program and generous scholarships.

Sky isn’t even the limit: KU research project lets farmers check their crops from space

This summer, first- and second-year students at the University of Kansas School of Medicine are participating in a program that allows them to gain medical experience in rural areas across Kansas. The Summer Training Option in Rural Medicine, or STORM, is an elective program available to students at all three School of Medicine campuses: Kansas City, Salina and Wichita.

Healing the heartland: STORM program sends students to practice medicine in rural areas

This summer, first- and second-year students at the University of Kansas School of Medicine are participating in a program that allows them to gain medical experience in rural areas across Kansas. The Summer Training Option in Rural Medicine, or STORM, is an elective program available to students at all three School of Medicine campuses: Kansas City, Salina and Wichita.

Scholarships open doors for future educators at KU

Liam Thurlby was sitting in his high school AP government class when he realized his future dream job. Originally from China, the KU School of Education & Human Sciences student was taken not only by the differences between the government in the U.S. and his home country, but the enthusiasm that his teacher, Mr. Thomas, presented the material.

Reshaping the classroom – one algorithm at a time

KU School of Education & Human Sciences embraces AI research

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

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.

Stay Up to Date on the Campaign

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