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
Federal government shutdown impact on KU
As you may know, Congress did not reach an agreement on the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year by the Sept. 30 deadline. University leadership, in coordination with our government relations team, is monitoring the situation and working to mitigate any effects on your work, studies and research.
KU achieves record-high enrollment for second straight year
For the second consecutive year, KU has achieved its highest overall enrollment in history, according to annual data released today by the Kansas Board of Regents.
Updating our policy on email signature blocks and other communications
The university has updated its policy on signature block usage in email, videoconferencing platforms and other forms of communication needed to conduct university business.
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.
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