Office of the Chancellor
Douglas A. Girod is the 18th chancellor of the University of Kansas. In this role, Chancellor Girod leads KU's mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities and make discoveries that change the world.
Chancellor's State of the University Address
Chancellor Girod delivered his State of the University Address on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Jayhawk Welcome Center. Topics included enrollment, research, healthcare access for Kansans, the "One KU" initiative, the Lawrence campus budget, economic development, Kansas Athletics, fundraising and more.
Chancellor's Messages
A new year for our university
With the fall semester underway, Chancellor Girod highlights some of the initiatives we will discuss throughout the year ahead.
Complying with a new Kansas Board of Regents directive
Following the passage of a state legislative budget proviso directed towards various DEI measures at state agencies, the Kansas Board of Regents has recently issued the following directive to state universities, effective no later than July 31, 2025.
HLC reaffirms KU's institutional accreditation
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has accepted our peer review team’s site visit report, which indicates that KU continues to meet all requirements for accreditation and reaffirms the university’s institutional accreditation.
Cinnamon Blair named chief strategic communication officer and vice chancellor
Chancellor Girod announces Cinnamon Blair, chief marketing and communications officer at The University of New Mexico, as KU's new chief strategic communication officer and vice chancellor.
Chancellor Douglas A. Girod
Chancellor Girod has established a bold vision for the University of Kansas to be a destination for top scholars from across the world, an engine of economic growth for Kansas, and one of the nation’s leading research universities.
Chancellor's Weekly Video Update
Chancellor Girod is hosting weekly Zoom updates to discuss the latest happenings at KU. The discussions are pre-recorded and shared with campus each Wednesday.
Invite the Chancellor to your event
Chancellor Girod strives to attend as many campus events as possible.
"The work we do at KU changes lives and improves the world in meaningful ways. I look forward to collaborating with students, faculty, staff and KU supporters everywhere to continue this work on behalf of the state and society we serve."
Douglas A. Girod
Chancellor