Is Campus Safety a Concern? Here’s How KU Supports You from Day One
At the University of Kansas, safety isn’t just a system. It’s a community effort that starts the moment you arrive on campus and continues every day you’re here. From 24/7 police services to residence hall support and mental health resources, KU takes a proactive, people-first approach to…
Social Media Career Growth: A KU Alumna’s Path to Working with Global Brands
For many students interested in social media marketing jobs, the biggest question is where do I start? For University of Kansas alumna Katie Morris, the path to a social media career didn’t follow a straight line. It started with building confidence, leaning into creativity, and a willingness…
How to Pay for College Without Loans
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, especially if you want to avoid student loans. The good news is there are real, practical ways to make college more affordable, even if you’re paying on your own. You can pay for college without loans by combining scholarships, grants, part-time work,…
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Graduate Students
Starting July 1, 2026, new federal student loan changes will affect how graduate students pay for school. If you’ve been researching graduate programs lately, you may have seen headlines about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. There’s a lot of information out there, and not all of it is easy to…
What Is a Professional Degree?
A professional degree is a graduate-level credential designed to prepare students for specific careers that typically require licensure or certification. These programs emphasize applied skills, practical training and professional standards. Unlike academic degrees, which emphasize theory and…
How KU’s School of Business set me up for success after college
As a Supply Chain Management major, Drake made the most of KU opportunities designed for driven students, including the Business Leadership Program and Business Honors Program. Along the way, he gained real-world experience through internships, professional connections and the kind of career…
Wondering Where to Begin? With a Vision. KU Will do the Rest
This Jayhawk POV story was written by Mark Harley, a secondary education major focused on history and government at the University of Kansas. As a first-generation college student, Mark came to campus without a clear blueprint for success. He didn’t know exactly how college worked or what it…
Inside KU’s New Chabad House
The KU community has a new place to gather — and students are already filling it with conversation, celebration and connection. What started as a vision is now a bright, lively space at the heart of student life. Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, who co-directs the Chabad Center at KU along with his wife…
From Classroom to Client: Leading a Real Campaign at KU
This Jayhawk POV story was written by Natalie Nolte, a December 2025 graduate of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. During her time at KU, Natalie combined coursework in digital marketing, advertising, and public relations with hands-on client experience that…
How the Kirkendall Challenge Changed My Engineering Career Path
At KU, students like Charlie Erker are encouraged to explore opportunities that stretch their skills and expand their view of what’s possible. From entrepreneurship challenges to interdisciplinary projects, they often find that one experience can change not only what they want to do, but how they…