Jayhawks Rising, our strategic plan, outlines steps we’ll take to be more supportive of students, to improve conditions for the KU community and the state, and to be leaders in research and discovery. See how you fit into this grand plan:

Chris Koliba, Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, Administration and Governance, will explore the need for democratic resilience during his inaugural distinguished professor lecture on Oct.30 in the Kansas Union. Read more: https://t.co/d124PIouCO

Join us for the Provost's State of the Campus presentation Friday, Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom. A reception with food and drinks will take place afterward. A livestream will also be hosted at https://t.co/eK5bW0YKPt. RSVP: https://t.co/emUzzvtooE

Meet the inaugural cohort of IRISE fellows. These peer-nominated faculty and staff members are working to develop a culture at the institution that reflects the IRISE values – integrity, respect, innovation, stewardship and excellence. Read more: https://t.co/aXMoiNhmv1

The 2024 Staff Leadership Summit is underway at the Kansas Union. This year’s theme, “Coming Together: The Power of Human Connection,” emphasizes uplifting each other in the workplace and our everyday lives. A livestream of some sessions can be found at https://t.co/pjPZjtVpBZ.

Sharon Billings, University Distinguished Professor, will share how she works to understand how future ecosystems will function through observations of both obvious and subtle human influences in her inaugural lecture Oct. 1. Read more: https://t.co/9DjznVMMAP

TODAY: Join open forums at the Kansas Union Ballroom during the HLC's mock visit: ▪️8:40 a.m. Mission & Integrity, Ethical and Responsible Conduct ▪️9:45 a.m. Teaching & Learning ▪️1:30 p.m. Institutional Effectiveness, Resources & Planning ▪️2:40 p.m. Research & Scholarship

KU's mock site accreditation visit is this upcoming Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 9-10. It will serve as practice for the comprehensive site visit March 3-4, 2025. Here's what to expect and how to participate: https://t.co/0L21XRGT9E

KU's mission is to educate leaders, build healthy communities and make discoveries that change the world. Please join us at the re-accreditation mock site visit open forums Sept. 9-10 and share your KU story: https://t.co/00pglLxGrT

Andrew W. Torrance, Paul E. Wilson Distinguished Professor of Law, will explore the concept of innovation hypercycles, or “technology hotspots,” and how societies can create and sustain them during his inaugural lecture on Sept. 9. Read more: https://t.co/PtyjUkuDdq

Welcome back, Jayhawks! We hope the summer has left you feeling refreshed for the year ahead as we continue being an exceptional learning community that lifts each member and advances society. 🌟 #RockChalk

As the semester begins, a refreshed vision of the Campanile area is starting to take shape. Crews have completed construction in the plaza area over the summer and a renovation of the grounds, lighting and stonework will continue into the fall. Read more: https://t.co/IQqMOWBtgU

KU's Quality Initiative has been approved by the HLC. Read more about the effort and resources to prepare for KU's upcoming reaffirmation of accreditation mock site review Sept. 9-10. The comprehensive site review takes place March 3-4. https://t.co/622reFe3Y9 #KUHLC2025

KU has focused on building a culture of continuous improvement to increase efficiency and ensure accountability, one aspect of which has been updating the academic program assessment process. Learn more: https://t.co/XUBGZgIN0R #JayhawksRising

Professor Susan Scholz will be Interim Dean of the KU School of Business, effective Aug. 1. Her experience & commitment to excellence make her a great choice. And thank you to Dean Fields for her leadership as she returns to the B-School faculty. #KUBusiness #KU #RockChalk

Educating Leaders: We empower Jayhawks to become changemakers and innovators. Building Healthy Communities: We foster a vibrant and accessible environment. Making Discoveries that Change the World: Our cutting-edge research tackles real-world challenges.

At KU, We Rise Together! Our mission is to educate leaders, build healthy communities and make discoveries that change the world. Here at the University of Kansas, we work to make a real difference. Our advances are rock solid. #KU #Jayhawks #RockChalk #JayhawksRising

Congratulations to Heather Desaire in the Department of Chemistry and Erik Perrins in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science who have been awarded the rank of University Distinguished Professors. https://t.co/7cn7wNUo4b #rockchalk

Researchers at the @UnivofKansas have discovered that the stalled production of amyloid protein, rather than the amyloid plaques themselves, may trigger the degeneration of nerve cell connections in Alzheimer's disease. https://t.co/JuE1GBi3SD

Shelley Hooks will be KU's new Vice Chancellor for Research. Hooks is the associate vice president for research at UGA and a professor in its Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy. Read more: https://t.co/vbWQE0FaAf #RockChalk

Congratulations to the 149 faculty and researchers who have been awarded promotion and tenure at KU's Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses. In addition, nine individuals have earned specialty and career teaching faculty promotions. Read more: https://t.co/a1it8DaXsl