Mission & Vision

Learn more about KU Alumni’s mission, vision and values.

Our Mission

We build lifelong relationships that strengthen the University of Kansas and the legacy of excellence embodied by its students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends.

Our Vision

KU Alumni is a trusted, strategic partner in advancing the mission of the University of Kansas by uniting a global network of Jayhawks and increasing the value of KU degrees.

Our Values

We Are Catalysts For Connection

Appreciate The Unique

We empower our community to authentically shine. We believe that differences are strengths, all humanity has value and all Jayhawks belong.

Cultivate The Core

We co-construct shared experiences and memories extending from KU’s campus to our global community, connected by what it means to be a Jayhawk.

Fuel The Future

We bravely reimagine the future together and boldly innovate to continue raising the standard for Jayhawk Excellence.

Our Commitments

Through the support of donors and friends, KU Alumni creates positive impact for the University of Kansas in five ways: We Advocate, Communicate, Recruit, Serve and Unite Jayhawks.

Alumni Records

KU Alumni is the sole guardian of alumni records for the University of Kansas and houses biographical information on 347,681 active alumni. These records comprise 195,821 residents of Kansas, 147,441 residents of other states and 5,556 residents for foreign countries. 

Why Give

Your gift to KU Alumni is the single most powerful way to make all of KU stronger, including
the value of your own degree. Through your gift, KU Alumni:

Why Give

Your gift to KU Alumni is the single most powerful way to make all of KU stronger, including
the value of your own degree. Through your gift, KU Alumni:

Enhances student recruitment by signaling to the best and brightest that a powerful affiliation exists worldwide in support of the University

Increases the value of your KU degree by highlighting the accomplishments and commitment of Jayhawks

Preserves KU’s distinctive, nationally known traditions and helps students understand that being a Jayhawk is a lifelong commitment

Provides an avenue through which informed advocates for KU can voice their opinions and be heard by KU leaders and politicians

Grows a larger network of Jayhawks who can help fellow Jayhawks in an increasingly competitive world

Resources

Welcome to KU Alumni

Your gift to KU Alumni is the single most powerful way to make all of KU stronger, including the value of your own degree. Through your support, KU Alumni:

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