The Wullbrandt Flying Jayhawks Award was established by Wendy Wullbrandt, a 1972 KU fine arts graduate and longtime Flying Jayhawks traveler, to give one Student Alumni Ambassador the opportunity to join a Flying Jayhawks trip.
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The Flying Jayhawks program invites graduates, former students, families, and friends to travel together through discovery, adventure, and education, exploring other cultures while strengthening the bonds of a community drawn together by KU.
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Through this award, Wendy hopes the recipient will experience that community
firsthand and return as an advocate for the lasting impact these journeys can make.
The recipient should demonstrate exceptional leadership and service within the Student Alumni Ambassadors program and exemplify the qualities of an outstanding ambassador for KU Alumni and the University of Kansas. This student consistently advances SAA’s mission of connecting students, alumni, and the University through active participation, reliability, and initiative, whether by supporting peers, leading projects, or representing KU Alumni at events.
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They communicate with confidence and engage comfortably with alumni, donors, university leadership, and prospective students, representing KU with professionalism, enthusiasm, and authenticity.
Upon returning from the Flying Jayhawks trip, the recipient should be prepared to share the impact of their experience and serve as a storyteller to fellow students and an advocate for alumni engagement.
The ideal recipient:
Applicants must:
Students interested in applying for the award must submit:
Please contact the Homecoming team at homecoming@kualumni.org.
Please complete the application below and upload the required materials.
2026 — Brynn Murphy (Wichita)
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