The University of Kansas cultivates knowledge and imagination focused on forward thinking to inspire our community, bolster Kansas, and improve the world. We are many. We are mighty. We are Jayhawks.

In 1866, the University of Kansas welcomed the first class of 55 students to an unfinished building on a modest hill called Mount Oread. From that treeless ridge, KU flourished into the state's ...

Our hometown began as an abolitionist haven. Today, Lawrence is a crossroads of culture, celebrating the artists and innovators who line its unmistakable legacy. Massachusetts Street consistently ...

We are the state’s flagship institution, home to innovative research and the constant pursuit of knowledge. Together, Jayhawks power Kansas and transform the world. KU innovation powers our state and ...

As students, Jayhawks contribute to the tradition of innovators who inspire us — and reflect the inclusivity and ambition traced through our legacy. The campus experience looks different for everyone.