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The University of Kansas experience is one of discovery, resilience, and impact. Every Jayhawk has a story shaped by personal growth, academic achievement, and a deep connection to the KU community. Now, KU Alumni invites you to share your unique journey through our Oral History Project.
This initiative allows alumni to tell their KU story in their own words. Whether it’s a moment that changed your life, a mentor who inspired you, or a tradition that still brings you joy, your story matters. Once collected, these personal narratives will be compiled into a commemorative book celebrating the legacy and spirit of KU.
This project is made possible through a partnership between KU Alumni and Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI). In addition to gathering stories, PCI will help us update alumni contact information so we can stay connected with Jayhawks across the country and around the world.
Alumni will be receiving a postcard and email from PCI with more information on how to share their story. Stories will be collected via a phone call with a trained member of the PCI team.
If you did not receive a postcard or email, you may call in your response via this telephone number: 1-866-530-7697
PCI is sending postcards and emails to our alumni. Simply follow the steps to update your information and set up a time to share your story with one of their staff members.
We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication for KU Alumni. PCI is a family-owned business based in Dallas, TX that has published directories for educational institutions, fraternities, sororities, and military organizations across the nation for over 100 years. This project allows us to hear about your personal experiences from your time at KU and how the school helped to shape your life since then. And, while we have you on the phone, we want to make sure your contact information is up to date.
Yes, in a few different ways:
PCI is committed to protecting your information. The names, addresses and information provided to PCI for the publication of the Oral History Project will be held confidential by PCI, except to the extent that they are utilized in, or in the preparation of, the Oral History Project and except as required by court order or law.
If you have received a postcard or an email with a telephone number, you may call the number to speak with a dedicated representative for the Oral History Project. The representative will verify the information we have on file for you, make any updates where needed, and then ask you to share your story about your time at KU. Your story will be recorded, and the sound clip provided to KU Alumni at the conclusion of the project.
If you have received an email with an embedded link, you may go to the online site to review your information and submit a story.
If you are living internationally or are unable to call the update line, please email PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.
If you would like to participate and are Deaf/Hard of Hearing, please email customerservice@publishingconcepts.com. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.
The only information that is included in the publication is your name, class year and degree, along with your story and photo. No contact information is printed. When you call to update your contact information, it will only be used to update your alumni record for KU. You may revoke consent for your story and/or photo to appear any time before 2/20/2026 by contacting PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 / PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com.
You can call back at any time before 2/20/2026 to share your story.
You will receive an email with a link to upload one photo (black and white or color) plus a caption.
If you have also purchased a book but do not have an email address on file, you will be sent a photo mailer to send a physical photo in to be printed (note: the photo will be returned if you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope).
The KU Alumni Oral History Publication is available for sale only to KU alumni.
Contact PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 and they will take care of this for you.
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Jayhawk Welcome Center at Adams Alumni Center
1266 Oread Ave., Lawrence, KS 66045
kualumni@kualumni.org | 800.584.2957
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