The Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA) comprises student leaders at the University of Kansas who serve as the official student voice for KU Alumni. Our mission is to foster positive relationships among students, alumni, faculty, and staff through celebrating Jayhawk traditions, cultivating philanthropic engagement, and connecting students to alumni.
The Student Alumni Ambassador (SAA) program provides KU students with unique opportunities to cultivate leadership skills by engaging with alumni, campus leaders, and peers in a variety of meaningful settings, all while serving as distinguished representatives of both KU Alumni and KU Endowment. Student Alumni Ambassadors will serve, network, and evolve during their tenure serving in this leadership role.
Applications to join the Student Alumni Ambassadors for the 2027-2028 academic year will go live during the Spring 2027 semester. Questions? Email us at students@kualumni.org.
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Average volunteer hours per Ambassador
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Ambassadors signed up for 2026-2027
Review the SAEB informational slides for more information
Submit an SAEB application
Participate in a virtual 30-minute interview with the SAEB Executive Board
Following your application submission, the VP of Membership & Outreach for SAEB will reach out via email to schedule an interview.
For questions, contact Ryan Edmonds, director of student programs, at ryan.edmonds@kualumni.org or Fatima Qureshi at fmq@ku.edu. Rock Chalk!
Thinking about applying to be a Student Alumni Ambassador? Our informational sessions are the best place to start. Each 1-hour session includes a 30-minute overview of the SAA program with a brief presentation and Q&A featuring current ambassadors, followed by 30 minutes of hands-on application support to help you put your best foot forward.
These sessions are strongly encouraged for all applicants and are a great way to learn what SAA is really like while gaining tips to strengthen your application.
All sessions take place from 3-4 p.m. at the Jayhawk Welcome Center:
Ready to represent KU, build meaningful connections, and grow as a leader? Before applying, review the important dates and expectations below—including a weekly all-team meeting held Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. throughout the academic year, which all Student Alumni Ambassadors are expected to attend.
Application Opens: Sunday, March 1 at 8 p.m.
Application Closes: Friday, March 27 at 11:59 p.m.
Interviews: 5-9 p.m. | Jayhawk Welcome Center
SAA Fall Training: Sunday, August 23, 2026
First Weekly All-Team Meeting: Thursday, September 3, 2026
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“KU Alumni has truly changed my whole outlook on my university. Words cannot describe how amazing and strong our connections are at KU.”
“Being a Student Alumni Ambassador has gotten me so much more involved on campus and have gotten me connected with many great alumni willing to aid me in my career.”
“KU Alumni has helped me to gain meaningful experiences and provided me the on-campus involvement I’ve been looking for.”
“Being a Student Alumni Ambassador has helped me find a welcoming community that thrives in leadership.”
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