The unexpected path that led me to design at KU
Sometimes the most meaningful college experiences begin with an unexpected decision. What started as an unplanned visit to KU became the beginning of a journey that would help Madi discover her passion for design, build professional connections and find a community of friends and peers within…
Questions to ask on a college tour: a college visit checklist
A campus visit can help you picture yourself at a college and decide whether it feels like the right fit. The right questions can help you learn about academics, student life, costs and opportunities beyond the classroom. Current students can offer a firsthand perspective on their experiences…
Helping high school students explore their options at KU
Choosing a college major starts with understanding what's possible. That's why academic programs across the University of Kansas connect directly with high school students and educators, offering presentations, activities and conversations designed to help students explore academic interests and…
How my internship made me more empathetic
As a business administration student in the KU School of Business, Ella Hayes brought her hospitality background and transfer student experience from Johnson County Community College to KU, where she stays busy exploring opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. From participating…
Becoming a Jayhawk: Amari Musau on undergraduate research and reaching for the stars
Amari knew that research was a possibility at KU, but like many undergraduate students, he wasn’t sure where to begin. His experience started with a simple question: What were the possibilities? He emailed a few professors to see if they needed help with their projects. To his surprise,…
Becoming a Jayhawk: Steven Ibrahim on transferring to KU and making the most of every opportunity
Steven knew he wanted to eventually attend KU. His brother had gone to KU, as had some of his friends, but he wasn't sure what his own experience would look like when he transferred. The social side of transferring can be a little nerve-racking. Will you find friends and build a social circle…
At KU, Lauryn Callis is finding new ways to tell her story
When Lauryn Callis took her first Indigenous Studies class as a freshman at Haskell Indian Nations University, she didn't expect it to change the direction of her life. The class, taught by Dr. Daniel Wildcat, a longtime leader in Indigenous education, was her first exposure to Indigenous…
How KU architecture students are helping tell Lawrence’s story
Now, visitors have a new way to discover those connections through two self-guided architectural tours created by KU architecture students. The tours, available both digitally and in print, explore Lawrence’s architectural history and highlight the work KU students have contributed to the…
Inside KU's wood fired kiln tradition
Most ceramics are fired in electric or gas kilns that can be programmed and monitored with relatively little intervention. KU’s wood-fired kilns are different. They rely on constant attention from students and artists, who work in shifts to feed the fire, monitor temperatures and respond to…
What is tuition reimbursement?
If your employer offers tuition reimbursement, you may already have one of the best ways to help pay for graduate school. Tuition reimbursement means your employer helps cover some — or all — of your education costs, often by paying you back after you complete your classes. Your employer may…