Congratulations to our graduates!
As you walk down the Hill, take a moment to reflect on how you reached this milestone and what the accomplishment means to you.
For first-generation KU student Jorge Aragon, this weekend's commencement is both a personal achievement and a family milestone. Find out more about Jorge's path to graduation in the upcoming Crimson & Blue magazine, hitting mailboxes in June!
@kulawschool alum Christopher “Kit” Smith and his wife Diana have made $3 million gift to support students across campus — from the School of Law to athletics.
The Dean Davis Law School Scholars Fund will give full, three-year scholarships to five highly qualified law students who are Kansas residents.
The Kit and Diana Smith Athletics Scholarship will provide scholarships for student-athletes participating in rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, volleyball and tennis.
Read how the Smiths are attracting promising students to KU and empowering future leaders at the link in bio.
Food insecurity isn’t a distant problem; it is experienced right here in the @universityofkansas community, affecting students, faculty and staff.
KU's Campus Cupboard in Lawrence and the Thrive Food Pantry at @kumedcenter provide essential resources and access to food for those who need it most.
You can help support these two vital organizations by participating in a special challenge: The first 100 donors will unlock $50,000 to fight food insecurity on our campuses. Make a big impact today with a gift of any amount at the link in bio.
Big news! @chronicleofphilanthropy has named KU alum David Booth to their exclusive annual ranking of 50 donors in the U.S. who are shaping the future of philanthropy.
Booth is recognized in part for his incredible $300 million gift to fund the Gateway District and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, which cements KU’s role as a local economic powerhouse and national leader in college athletics.
"Philanthropy, like investing, pays dividends over time,” says Booth. "Each gift compounds, creating opportunities not just for today, but for years to come.”
Read more in #CrimsonBlueMagazine, published with @kualumni and @universityofkansas . #PHIL50
Performing abroad is "a transformational and moving experience” for students like @kuschoolofmusic junior Brody Shulda. Last year, he traveled with @kuchamberchoir to compete at the International Krakow Choir Festival where they won first place in the mixed choir and sacred music categories.
“We got to sing in beautiful churches,” says Shulda, a music education major. “I feel so grateful my musical ability was fostered…so effectively that I could bring joy to people I’ve never met.”
Next month, the choir returns to Poland to sing in the World Choir Championship, plus two competitions in Zilinia, Slovakia. The generosity of donors will be critical to ensuring KU music students can participate fully in this once-in-a-lifetime experience — find out how at the link in bio.
A big THANK YOU to YOU. During One Day One KU, more than 4,800 donors supported causes they care about through a record-breaking 7,067 gifts!
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made the day a success. Every moment of support brought us one step closer to turning BIG IDEAS into lasting impact.
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There's nothing like walking down The Hill in your cap and gown! Who inspired (or is inspiring) you to get to graduation day, and how?
Tell us in the comments, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for the chance to win $100 to designate to the KU cause of your choice. Five winners will be chosen. Must comment by 11:30 a.m. on April 29 to be eligible.
Rise and shine, Jayhawks! ☀️
One Day One KU is still going strong until noon CT today, April 29 — so there's still time for you to brighten the futures of students across all five @universityofkansas campuses and power @KUhospital research and action across Kansas and beyond. Be part of the change at the link in bio.
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Answers are:
1. Ascher Plaza by @kuunions
2. The Campanile
3. "Punch Line" in @kubschool
4. Slawson Hall
5. Naismith statue outside the home of @kuhoops@kuwbball
6. Grotesque statue at the @kunaturalhistory
7. Watson Library @kulibraries
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Do you know KU like the back of your hand? Guess the location of these iconic donor-supported campus landmarks and let us know in the comments.👇
If you get all seven locations correct, you’ll be entered into a drawing for the chance to win $100 to designate to the KU cause of your choice. Five winners will be chosen. Must comment by 6 p.m. CT on April 28 to be entered!
It's on! One Day One KU is here NOW until tomorrow at 11:59 a.m. CT! And we've got a game plan for the next 24 hours to help you make a powerful difference for @universityofkansas and @kuhospital :
- Maximize every moment with your favorite unit's Power Hours and Challenges.
- Track real-time leaderboards as KU nation comes together to fuel causes across all five campuses.
- Join forces with Jayhawks around the globe in supporting KU – it's not about the size of one gift; it’s about the power of collective giving.
Get started now at the link in bio!
