Tradition of Excellence Award honors student leaders
Eleven University of Kansas students were honored for their leadership on the Lawrence campus at the Tradition of Excellence Award ceremony.
Jayhawks Belong
TOGETHER WE RISE
At KU Alumni Association, our impact is only as great as our diversity. This is realized through our values in how we Appreciate the Unique. We believe our differences are strengths, all humanity has value and all Jayhawk belong. We are committed to cultivating an Association that models inclusion and respect. We celebrate and support the rich tapestry that makes our Jayhawk community uniquely ours.
JAYHAWKS BELONG
Videos
Episode 3 – Fuel the Future
The mission of the KU Alumni Association is to lead with a commitment to inclusion, nurturing a sense of belonging within our community. We bravely reimagine the future together and boldly innovate to continue raising the standard for Jayhawk Excellence.
Episode 2 – Cultivate the Core
The KU Alumni Association is committed to cultivating leadership through inclusion and diversity. We recognize the value of ideas provided from a multitude of life experiences and backgrounds, understanding the limitless possibilities when all are welcome and heard.
Episode 1 – Appreciate the Unique
The KU Alumni Association is proud to represent and support our global network of Jayhawks worldwide by celebrating and promoting our diversity: a rich tapestry of what makes us unique. We recognize the importance of equity to increase access and opportunities for communities that have historically been excluded. It is our responsibility to cultivate a community where all Jayhawks experience a sense of inclusion through connection and belonging through acceptance.
COMMUNITY & CONNECTIONS
Affinity Networks
Our affinity networks are a collection of alumni connected by shared identities, experiences and backgrounds. These networks provide an avenue for alumni to sustain their connections and build community through the KU Alumni Association.
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Mentorship
Make A Difference
The importance of mentoring for personal and professional growth is well established across many realms, including higher education. Mentors play especially critical roles in helping historically marginalized students gain access to colleges—and adjust and thrive in these new environments.
The KU Alumni Assocation believes alumni mentors are vital to the success of our current Jayhawks.
By leveraging their KU education, professional experiences and established networks, alumni can help our current Jayhawks:
- navigate KU
- connect with professionals
- find opportunities
- and build social capital.
Jayhawk alumni mentors give back to the University with the gifts of time, experience and expertise.
Create a free profile on KU Mentoring+, become an alumni mentor today—and make a difference in the lives of our students.
KU Mentoring+ Affinity Groups
- Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Jayhawks
- Exploratory Pathways Students
- Jayhawks in Advertising, PR & Marketing
- Jayhawks in Banking & Finance
- Jayhawks in Business
- Jayhawks in Design & Architecture
- Jayhawks in Entrepreneurship
- Jayhawks in Government
- Jayhawks in Higher Education
- Jayhawks in Journalism & Media
- Jayhawks in Movies, TV & Music
- Jayhawks in Nonprofit
- Jayhawks in Performing & Fine Arts
- Jayhawks in Professional Selling
- Jayhawks in Sport
- Jayhawks in Tech
- Jewish Jayhawks
- KU Alumni Volunteers
- KU Black Alumni Network
- KU Edwards IMC Graduate Program Alumni
- KU Staff Senate Mentor Program
- KU Student Senate
- KU Women Engineers Network
- Latinx & Hispanic KU Community
- LGBTQIA+ Jayhawks
- MPA Network for MPA Students & Alumni
- Occupational Therapy Networking Group
- SELF Program Fellows and Alumni
- University Honors Program
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Stories
We want to hear from you!
Your Jayhawk journey is uniquely yours. Storytelling connects us, helps us better understand the world around us and can inspire us to drive change. Share alumni stories we should know about, including your own.
Urge legislators to protect need-based financial aid for current students
Please encourage your legislators to protect the need-based scholarships of students currently enrolled at KU and the state’s other public universities.
Copy the Leader: Myltin Bighorn
Talking leadership with Myltin Bighorn, MA student in Sport Management and Co-Founder of Shades of Thorpe
Continue to urge support of Gov. Kelly’s proposed budget
As critical budget discussions continue in the Legislature, we’re sharing the Chancellor’s Feb. 15 presentation to the House Appropriations Committee.
Copy the Leader: Ebo Browne
Talking leadership with Ebo Browne, statistician at the U.S. Department of Justice
Copy the Leader: Caleb Bobo
Talking leadership with Caleb Bobo, CRA Program Manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Jayhawk opens CASA Medical clinic for Hispanic community
Natalia Leistner’s career led her back home to Lawrence to open CASA Medical, a clinic with a mission to provide high-quality healthcare with no insurance required to the region’s Hispanic
Copy the Leader: Natasha Patel
Talking leadership with Natasha Patel, Head of People Operations at Yuvo Health
Resources & Tools
The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at the University of Kansas offers educational resources and upcoming events.
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Give
Cultivating a strong sense of belonging for all Jayhawks is a collective effort that each of us has a role in creating. Your support will help shate the experiences of our vibrant KU Community, for all Jayhawks past, present, and future.
Angie Storey
Sr. Vice President of Donor Relations
Email
angiestorey@kualumni.org
Keon Stowers
Development Officer
Email
kstowers@kualumni.org
Angie Storey
Sr. Vice President of Donor Relations
Email
angiestorey@kualumni.org
Keon Stowers
Development Officer
Email
kstowers@kualumni.org
