In a note to campus, Chancellor Douglas A. Girod outlined how he and nearly 40 other senior leaders at KU would be taking reduced salaries over the next six months to mitigate budget losses from the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE
University of Kansas leaders are publishing a regular report for Kansas policymakers summarizing the planning, response and activity at KU related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Updates include topics like academics, facilities and athletics. READ MORE
Faculty, staff and graduate students at the KU School of Engineering are contributing to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, using their skills and resources to produce personal protective equipment for medical professionals. READ MORE
The University of Kansas Edwards Campus in Overland Park will host a one-day digital conference on May 1, bringing together area business leaders and KU Edwards Campus students. The conference will provide essential skills training on workplace topics and connect students with employers looking to hire the next generation of talented professionals. READ MORE
Five undergraduate and five graduate students from the University of Kansas Medical Center showcased their research at the Kansas Capitol during two separate events in spring 2020. Students discussed the posters illustrating their research with lawmakers and the public. READ MORE
COVID-19 Updates
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