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Chancellor updates KU community on Governor's supportive budget proposal for higher education

1/19/2024 -- In a message to the university community, Chancellor Girod provides an update on the latest happenings in Topeka and share KU’s priorities for the weeks ahead.

Chancellor presents to House, Senate committees as part of KU Cancer Day in the Capitol

1/19/2024 -- Chancellor Douglas A. Girod and other KU leaders were in Topeka yesterday to discuss how the state can ensure Kansans have access to the best possible cancer care.

2024 Legislative Session begins Monday, January 8

1/8/2024 -- The 2024 Legislative Session begins Monday, January 8. Governor Kelly will release her Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal on Thursday, January 11. Traditionally, each year the budget proposal serves as the starting point for legislative debate in the months that follow.

A message of thanks to Kansas lawmakers for helping KU recruit its largest freshman class in history

9/27/2023 -- Chancellor Girod sends a message of thanks to legislators for helping KU recruit its largest freshman class in history.

Chancellor Girod visits with House, Senate committees to discuss higher education funding

2/21/2023 -- The University of Kansas continues to be the state’s leading economic development engine and talent magnet, said Chancellor Douglas Girod in pair of presentations to Kansas legislators this month.

Governor proposes $108 million in new funding for public universities

1/30/2023 -- Earlier this month, the Kansas Legislature convened its 2023 session. As lawmakers conclude their first month of work, Chancellor Girod provides an update on the latest happenings in the Statehouse and shares KU’s legislative priorities for the session.

2023 Legislative Session begins Monday, January 9

1/9/2023 -- The 2023 Legislative Session begins Monday, January 9. Governor Kelly will release her Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal on Thursday, January 12. Traditionally, each year the budget proposal serves as the starting point for legislative debate in the months that follow.

KU secures best higher education budget in years

6/23/2022 -- The 2022 legislative session has officially concluded, with lawmakers providing the best higher education budget in years, including essential operations funding, increased need-based scholarships, merit salary increases and other critical investments. As a result, KU will hold tuition…

Chancellor Girod visits with House Appropriations Committee

2/17/2022 -- On Thursday, Feb. 17, Chancellor Girod visited with the House Appropriations Committee to discuss how KU serves the state of Kansas. The Chancellor touched on a range of topics, including KU's partnership with Wichita State University to explore development of a new healthcare training…

Chancellor presents to Senate and House education committees

2/14/2022 -- On February 14, Chancellor Girod visited with the Senate Ways and Means Subcommittee on Higher Education, followed by the House Higher Education Budget Committee, to discuss how KU serves the State of Kansas. Specific topics included 1) how KU drives economic growth, 2) how KU provides…

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