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Mon, 10/15/2012
Our first mission as a university is to educate the students who will go on to become leaders in our state, nation and world. As Kansas’ flagship research university, we are able to give those students unique opportunities that will better prepare them for prosperous careers and successful lives.
Mon, 09/24/2012
Today we are honored to welcome a distinguished alumnus, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, back to the University of Kansas.
Mon, 09/10/2012
As a public university, the University of Kansas has a special responsibility to the people of our state who provide roughly a fifth of our budget. Part of our mission involves building healthy communities, which includes a wide range of ways our students, faculty and staff contribute to the health and vitality of Kansas.
Fri, 08/24/2012
Chancellor Gray-Little discussed health disparities and how they affect more than just the health of individuals, but also their quality of life, families and communities, during the Black Health Care Coalition of Kansas City’s annual awards luncheon.
Mon, 08/20/2012
This is one of my favorite times of the year. There’s a certain energy that comes from having thousands of talented students, faculty and staff back on our campuses. Of course, this past summer was not without its own excitement.
Sun, 08/19/2012
During her remarks at the 147th Opening Convocation, Chancellor Gray-Little talked about how communities shape our identities, and encouraged students to be active members of the KU community.
Sat, 08/18/2012
Chancellor Gray-Little told new Jayhawks about the university’s tradition of academic excellence during the 2012 Traditions Night, held in Memorial Stadium as part of Hawk Week.
Wed, 07/13/2011
Chancellor Gray-Little sat down with Ed O’Malley, president & CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center, for the KLC’s "On the Balcony" teleconference. Joined on the call by participants from around Kansas, the two discussed the values that leaders should possess and talked about ways Gray-Little’s career prepared her to serve KU. A podcast of the conversation is available on the KLC's podcasts page here.
Thu, 07/12/2012
Chancellor Gray-Little wrote to alumni to report that The University of Kansas Cancer Center has officially been named a National Cancer Institute designated cancer center. This achievement will have benefits for patients throughout the region, as well as for our university.
Fri, 06/29/2012
You may have seen news reports that The University of Kansas Cancer Center has been selected to receive National Cancer Institute designation. While we are encouraged by this news, we do not yet have our formal notice of grant award and have been asked by the NIH to reserve July 12 for a formal announcement.
Thu, 06/28/2012
It’s been an eventful summer so far on Mount Oread. While there are fewer students here during the summer semester, there is still plenty of activity that I want to update you on as the University of Kansas continues to work toward the goals set out in Bold Aspirations.
Sun, 05/13/2012
Chancellor Gray-Little concluded KU’s Commencement festivities with a farewell to the graduating class.
Mon, 05/07/2012
Signs that Commencement is near are evident across the university. Students are taking finals and completing end-of-the-semester projects, while faculty members are preparing for research trips or summer courses. And our facilities staff is busy making sure the Lawrence campus is beautiful and ready to welcome thousands of visitors this weekend.
Mon, 04/30/2012
The University of Kansas would be a very different place without the support of private donors.
Sat, 04/28/2012
Chancellor Gray-Little spoke to guests at Allen Fieldhouse as part of the kick-off for Far Above: The Campaign for Kansas, a $1.2 billion comprehensive campaign that will support scholarships, professorships, facilities and other services at the University of Kansas and The University of Kansas Hospital.
Mon, 04/23/2012
I am writing to invite you to the Employee Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom. A reception will follow. This is KU's annual event to honor our employees for their years of service to the University. Service pins are given to 5 through 15-year honorees, and gifts are given to honorees with 20-45 years of service. Employees of the Month are recognized and the Employees of the Year are announced.
Mon, 04/09/2012
The past several years at the University of Kansas Medical Center have seen tremendous growth and progress toward fulfilling the university’s mission. Overseeing this progress has been Dr. Barbara Atkinson, in her roles as executive vice chancellor and executive dean of the School of Medicine.
Mon, 04/02/2012
The past few weeks, we’ve all enjoyed watching our student-athletes excel on the national stage. Coach Self and his team have played their way into tonight’s NCAA National Championship, while Coach Henrickson and her squad advanced to the Sweet 16.
Sun, 04/01/2012
Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little today commended fans for safely celebrating the University of Kansas' 64-62 win over Ohio State in the Final Four on Saturday night.
Fri, 03/16/2012
As a center for scholarship and research, the University of Kansas is committed to making discoveries that change the world. But for those discoveries to have the maximum benefit for the state and society we serve, they must be shared.
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Chancellor's Vision
The mission of the University of Kansas is to lift students and society by educating leaders, building healthy communities, and making discoveries that change the world.
We will do that by raising the expectations we have for ourselves, the aspirations we have for our state, and the hopes we have for our world.
KU is in the midst of a comprehensive effort to ensure the university is ranked among the top tier of public international research universities.
Through Bold Aspirations, our strategic plan, we're changing the way we prepare students for success. We're fostering research and scholarship across all disciplines. And we're sharing the benefits of a flagship university with our state and world.