What Can You Do with a Sports Management Degree? A KU Student Shares Her Experience
When Trinity Dokes arrived at the University of Kansas, she wasn't planning to major in sports management. Originally interested in special education, she discovered the Sport Management program late in high school and quickly realized it combined many of the things she loved: community impact…
What Is a Jayhawk? The Story Behind KU’s Mascot
If you’ve ever caught a KU basketball highlight on TV, you’ve probably seen the Jayhawk in action. If you’ve ever wondered why KU students and alumni proudly call themselves Jayhawks, the answer goes back much further than sports. And if you’ve ever heard the Rock Chalk Chant or noticed the…
Nursing Study Abroad in Portugal: A KU Student’s Hospital Shadowing Experience
Before being admitted to the University of Kansas School of Nursing, Emily Smith spent five weeks in Portugal as a pre-nursing major through the Atlantis Hospital Shadowing Program. Now a KU nursing student, she looks back on the experience as a defining step in her journey toward a…
Public Service is a Calling: How the KU MPA Fellows Program Helped Me Answer
Few programs prepare future public leaders like the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration. Ranked among the best in the country, including No. 1 in local government management, KU’s MPA program pairs rigorous academics with real-world experience that helps students…
College Town Essentials: Lawrence Coffee Shops and Study Spots
Need a new study spot? KU journalism student Juan Reyes has you covered. In this Jayhawk POV story, Juan highlights his four favorite coffee shops around Lawrence in his own words and through photos he captured himself as part of an internship with the KU J-School. Explore more Jayhawk…
Transferring Into Engineering at KU: Finding Opportunity, Flexibility and Community
For some students, transferring colleges is about finding a better fit. For KU sophomore Emily Messenger, it was about finding a place where she could fully explore everything she was interested in, both inside and outside the classroom.After spending her first year at a university in Boston, Emily…
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…