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Jayhawks for Higher Education communicate the importance of the University and higher education to the Kansas Legislature. Alumni advocacy is a longstanding tradition of KU Alumni as an independent nonprofit organization. Informed advocates help strengthen the University.
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To coordinate JHE communications, KU Alumni staff members Austin Harris, vice president of sales, marketing & communications and Heath Peterson, president, work closely with colleagues in KU’s Office of Public Affairs and Government Relations.
At key points throughout the legislative session, KU Alumni will send email updates to JHE members, asking them to take action by calling or corresponding with their local lawmakers on issues of importance to KU and higher education. In addition to alumni advocates throughout the state, KU Alumni welcomes the participation of KU faculty and staff members, who use their personal time and personal email accounts to contact legislators.
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Our advocacy efforts also benefit from the leadership of alumni networks throughout the state. Alumni volunteers in these networks help coordinate legislative advocacy in their areas. Please bookmark this page and KU’s government relations site for the latest information on KU’s state agenda for 2025-26.
The Office of Government Relations positions KU leaders and scholars to connect with elected officials, funding agencies and policymakers to benefit the university.
The Office of Government Relations positions KU leaders and scholars to connect with elected officials, funding agencies and policymakers to benefit the university.
We build lifelong relationships that strengthen the University of Kansas and the legacy of excellence embodied by its students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends.
Jayhawk Welcome Center at Adams Alumni Center
1266 Oread Ave., Lawrence, KS 66045
kualumni@kualumni.org | 800.584.2957
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