Behind the Lab Doors: How KU Undergraduate Research Took My Learning Beyond the Textbooks
Today, we’re excited to share a story written in the words of one of our own undergraduate researchers. Pritam Ray, a chemical engineering major on the premedical track, has taken full advantage of KU’s commitment to undergraduate research. In this post, he reflects on how stepping into the lab…
Step Into Your Future: Why a KU Campus Visit Is Worth It
Choosing a four-year university is a big decision, and it can feel like a lot to take in. With so many options and so much information available online, it’s easy to get stuck in research mode. A campus visit can change that. It gives you the chance to picture yourself at KU, to feel the energy of…
There’s No Place Like KU: Valeria Solis, Western Kansas
Students from all 105 counties in Kansas call KU home, including Valeria Solis from Garden City. When Valeria toured the University of Kansas as a high school sophomore, she didn’t imagine she would one day be one of them, because she thought she'd leave her home state for college. After a second…
There’s No Place Like KU: Zoe Miller, Wisconsin
When Zoe first considered colleges, she didn’t know much about KU. Growing up just outside Milwaukee, the school wasn’t on her high school’s radar, and she hadn’t expected the deep connections she would build once she arrived. From academics to athletics to the vibrant campus community, KU offered…
There’s No Place Like KU: Alice Mungamuri, Missouri
When Alice Mungamuri first heard about KU, it was from her high school teacher. She was a passionate alumna that encouraged students in St. Louis to consider the Jayhawk experience. Once she visited campus, she saw a vibrant community and beautiful setting that made her decision feel right. Coming…
There’s No Place Like KU: Charles Lachman, Texas
As a sport management major with a psychology minor, Charles has challenged himself on campus to build a foundation for his future career in coaching. In only two years on campus, he has become a student ambassador, co-hosted a radio podcast, and taken on leadership roles in Jewish student life.…
There’s No Place Like KU: Sarah Forey, Iowa
When Sarah Forey first visited KU from her small hometown just south of West Des Moines, she didn’t expect to fall in love with the campus on a rainy day. Thankfully, she saw the true spirit of the campus, and a second visit on a sunshine-filled day sealed the deal. She could picture herself…
There’s No Place Like KU: Oscar Sanchez-Christensen, Minnesota
The University of Kansas wasn’t just another school on a list for Oscar. A campus visit, a welcoming tour of the School of Business, and even a Minnesota-based KU event helped him see himself here. Those early impressions made it easy to picture walking down Jayhawk Boulevard, taking part in KU…
There’s No Place Like KU: Reagan Cherwin, Chicago
For Reagan, KU has been part of the family for as long as she can remember. Her father earned his law degree here, and a family trip back to Lawrence during her childhood planted the seeds for her own Jayhawk story. By the time she was 12, she had already told her parents she would go to KU one day…
There’s No Place Like KU: Celeste Ruisinger, Arkansas
For Celeste Ruisinger, the University of Kansas offered more than a top-ranked Honors Program and opportunities for undergraduate research. It offered a community. Now a chemical engineering major on the pre-med track, Celeste says KU quickly became a home away from home — and gave her friends who…