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From listening to labor advocates in Nigeria to tracking the physics of river mixing in Chile, KU researchers are expanding understanding across borders. KUIA has awarded $75,000 to 35 faculty and students engaged in projects spanning 23 countries.

Dr. Donna Sweet understands the importance of a University of Kansas School of Medicine education. Sweet, a School of Medicine-Wichita alumna and longtime faculty member, has pledged a $1 million estate gift in support of the Donna Sweet, M.D., Internal Medicine Program Fund.

The ninth annual One Day One KU on April 28-29 saw over 4,800 Jayhawks worldwide unite to support the University of Kansas and The University of Kansas Health System. From noon to noon, donors from all 50 states and several countries contributed $5,137,966 through more than 7,000 gifts, a record for the giving day.

KU leaders, alumni, donors and community partners gathered April 24 to celebrate the start of construction for the new KU Entrepreneurship Hub, a donor-funded building designed to serve as an academic launch point for student entrepreneurs.

Artist and naturalist Ray Troll will present “Fostering Fossil Fascination: Living the Paleo Nerd Life” at 3 p.m. April 30. The 2011 Guggenheim Fellow will discuss his career as a visual artist and science communicator and share information about the image displayed in Ritchie Hall that he donated to the KU Department of Geology.

The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas and Charlotte Street have announced the 2026 open call for Rocket Grants, with applications opening May 6. The deadline to apply is June 27. An information session will be held May 21 at the Spencer Museum for artists interested in applying.

In fall 2026, the fellowship reaches 67 total current fellows, making it the largest fellowship size ever in the program’s history. The total value of the four-year Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship exceeds $275,000.

The University of Kansas School of Business will begin offering an online version of its Master of Science in Business Analytics program this fall to better serve working professionals.

The University of Kansas will host OneKU Denim Day on April 29, featuring film screenings and a panel discussion exploring sexual violence in the U.S. and Japan. The free, public event aims to promote awareness, dialogue and support for survivors.

The KU Veterans Alumni Network will host its End-of-Year Reception on May 7 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center. The event is open to the public. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends are invited to attend in support of KU’s military-affiliated community.