State Relations
The university's state relations team works with elected officials, policymakers and government agencies to advance KU's interests and connect university researchers with partners to serve Kansas.
A resource for KU faculty and staff
KU's state relations team serves a liaison between the university and Kansas policymakers. Specifically, our team works to:
- advocate for policies and resources that benefit KU
- connect faculty and staff with Kansas policymakers to help KU achieve its goals
We work closely with the Kansas Legislature, the Office of the Governor and various state agencies. We also partner with the Kansas Board of Regents and other state universities to ensure that all Kansas higher education institutions are coordinated in their engagement with lawmakers.
We ask KU faculty and staff to connect with our office before engaging with governmental partners so we can provide you advice and ensure a consistent voice. For details, view our guidelines on engagement with government officials.
2026 Legislative Session
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