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Serving communities through higher education

By tackling local and global issues, the University of Kansas serves communities and models the ways higher education is a force for good. KU’s award-winning faculty, groundbreaking researchers, and talented graduates move communities forward.

Harnessing the power of higher education

The University of Kansas solves real-world problems to improve people’s lives. Together we can work toward daring solutions.

Stats

Top 1%
University of Kansas Cancer Center nationwide ranking
$610.6M
Annual research expenditures
#1
National ranking for our special education program

A spirit of creativity and service

The University of Kansas serves communities across the state and around the world by delivering solutions that improve lives. Our faculty mentor tomorrow’s inventors, healers, leaders, and problem-solvers — the people providing real-world services.

See how KU serves communities

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Serving communities

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Better access, better treatments, better outcomes

KU has long been a leader in improving access to healthcare in rural communities.
Learn how KU improves health
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Leading the way in water sustainability

Our researchers are developing strategies to protect the nation’s water supply.
Read about KU’s water research
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Global solutions straight from the heartland

KU research is delivering life-changing treatments for cancer, blood diseases, viruses, and more.
Learn about KU’s lifesaving research