University offices have worked to ensure that each member of the community is aware of information and resources related to free speech, academic freedom, social media and political activity:

  • Student-focused handout

  • Faculty and academic staff handout 

  • Free speech resources for all

Please take a moment to review and familiarize yourself with rights, responsibilities and KU-specific policies.  

The KU Alumni Association invites faculty, staff and students to participate in KU's 112th Homecoming this week. This year’s weeklong celebration theme is “Jayhawks Through the Eras” welcoming Jayhawks of all generations back to the Hill for this rich tradition.

The full 2024 Homecoming schedule of activities, including community service opportunities, can be found on the KU Alumni Association's website.

The Spring 2025 Tuition Assistance Application closes Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. For questions about the program, email hrdept@ku.edu or visit the FAQ.

The Employee Tuition Assistance Program helps eligible employees cover tuition for up to 12 credit hours per calendar year. Eligible employees are faculty and staff with an appointment of 48% or greater to a regular position with at least six months of continuous KU service as of Feb. 1.

The KU Office of Sovereign Partnerships and Indigenous Initiatives (OSPII) will host Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration Week starting Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. by raising the tipi on the Strong Hall lawn. The KU Indigenous Studies Club will continue the celebrations with a Zine event at the tipi, beginning at 2 p.m. on Oct. 17. Everyone is invited to join the events. 

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of October. The day is a time to reflect on and honor the histories, culture and contributions of Native peoples. For more information, contact Lori Hasselman, director for Sovereign Partnerships and Indigenous Initiatives.

Craig Alexander, senior director of Jayhawks Elevate, received the Best Practices Award on behalf of his team at the 2024 Central Association of College & University Business Officers (CACUBO) conference.

Jayhawks Elevate was recognized with the award for its unique approach to giving a voice to employees and creating a culture of continuous improvement at KU. Congratulations to Craig Alexander and everyone involved in Jayhawks Elevate!

With the establishment of the IRISE fellowship, 12 KU faculty and staff members are working to develop and encourage a culture at the institution that reflects the IRISE values – integrity, respect, innovation, stewardship and excellence.

Faculty and staff of the inaugural cohort were nominated by peers and appointed by Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Barbara Bichelmeyer.

Crimson and Blue Day is KU’s Open House for prospective students and their guests on Friday, Oct. 18. It is an opportunity for students to explore campus and build a schedule based on their interests.

The day features Student Ambassador-led walking tours, housing tours and a broad range of programs and information sessions. Thanks to all KU faculty, staff and students who help on this day. If you see a prospective student, please give them a warm welcome.

If you have used ServiceNow as a technician at KU, you will need to transition to the new Team Dynamix (TDX) platform. TDX will go live in early December and ServiceNow will be discontinued at the end of the year.

Campus IT Support Staff will receive direct emails about November training sessions. Training and resources for all other staff will be scheduled and shared separately at a later date. For more details about this transition, visit the KU IT Website.

Your KU email account is the official channel for important university communications.

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).

The University of Kansas is a public institution governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.