Al, b’77, has volunteered for Association programs for more than 30 years. He led the alumni network in Southwest Kansas and most recently served on the Association’s national Board of Directors. As Presidents Club donors, he and Lynde Kerr, assoc., have provided support for the Jayhawk Career Network.

“For those of us that love the university, the Alumni Association is probably the absolute best way to stay in touch with what’s going on in the university and to be a part of an organization that’s very proactive in what they do and very relevant.”

Brooke is a senior from LaMotte, Iowa, studying microbiology. She serves as vice president of alumni relations on the Student Alumni Leadership Board.

“I think those connections and that program has really helped me to solidify my path in going into medicine, and also helped me to have an advantage over other students who don’t have those connections.”

Liz is a sophomore from Overland Park studying accounting. She serves on the membership and outreach committee of the Student Alumni Leadership Board.

“Sometimes you just want to meet people either through your major that have gone through the same experiences. Seeing people who have been successful, people who were in your same shoes is really helpful.”

Jessica is a senior from Hesston, Kansas, studying political science and history. She serves as president of the Student Alumni Leadership Board.

“You go on the [KU Mentoring] platform, and it’s not that you need to find somebody that has your dream job or is doing what you want to do after college. It’s more so just finding that connection. Then they could know somebody that knows somebody that they connect you with that’s helpful down the road. Or, if it’s hopefully someone older than you, they have wisdom that they can pass on as well from what they’ve learned.”

Brad, l’97, led the KU networks in Dallas and Austin for many years, hosting a variety of events. He represented alumni on the boards of the KU Memorial Unions and the School of Law before serving on the Association’s national Board of Directors. He and his husband, Justin McNulty, assoc., were the first donors to the Presidents Club when it was founded in 2007.

“One of my greatest memories about my relationship with KU was moving to Dallas in 1997 and not knowing a soul. Fortuitously a connection with the KU Alumni Association was what really jump started the great experiences I’ve had in Texas over the last 22 years. There’s really not a day that goes by that there’s something about KU that doesn’t impact both my professional and my personal life.”

Emily is a sophomore from Hinsdale, Illinois, in the pre-nursing track at the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

“I love it. I didn’t feel any pressure to pick KU or to come to KU. I always loved being in Lawrence and being surrounded by all the sporting events and the people. I just kind of always had a feeling that I would be going to school here, and I love it, especially the people, all the people I’ve met from my dad. That’s what really convinced me that Lawrence is a special place.”

Scott, b’83, led the Association as national chair from 2016 to ’17 during his seven years on the Board of Directors. As a longtime volunteer in Chicago, he has assisted in student recruitment, and he organized one of the first Jayhawk Career Network events, along with many other activities. He and his wife, Eileen, assoc. are longtime Presidents Club donors.

“My love for KU has just grown tremendously. There’s a little pressure when one of your children goes to your alma mater and you want them to experience all the positive things… Having Emily here, it’s just one more reason to come back.”

690 Presidents Club members donated annual gifts of $1,000 or more. 94% retention. Since 2007, donor support at all levels has enabled the Association to dramatically expand its programs and events. Thank you!

4,560 Legacy Undergrads
Legacy undergrads as percentage of total undergraduate enrollment: 23.2% (out of a total of 19,576 undergrad students)

Top five home states of legacy students are:

1. Kansas
2. Missouri
3. Texas
4. Illinois
5. Colorado

13 weddings: 923 guests

50 non-KU meetings & receptions: 3,296 guests

115 student events: 7,457 participants

183 University events: 6,827 guests

425 Association meetings & receptions: 9,367 guests

453 Endacott Society retired faculty & staff events: 9,244 guests

KU Mentoring launched in September 2018:

3,681 alumni participants
1,443 students
2,140 messages sent; more than 1,600 connections
3,900+ opt-in recipients of the JCN Water Cooler e-newsletter; 33% open rate
11 Career Partners

26 National Board of Directors
40 Greater Kansas City Network
45 Wichita Network
130 Kansas Networks
175 National Networks
32 International Networks
115 Kansas Honor Scholars Program
53 Student Alumni Leadership Board
8 Homecoming Steering Committee
20 Gold Medal Club Reunion Committee
42 Affinity Networks
1,609 Jayhawks for Higher Education
Total Alumni Association Volunteers: 2,295

8,729 Annual
2,024 Premium Annual (formerly Jayhawk Society)
21,619 Life Members
6,812 New Graduate Members
5,885 Student Alumni Network

Four Alumni Records staff members made more than 103,111 updates to constituent records during FY 2019.

Total Degreed Alumni 254,954

Total Constituent Database (including donors and friends) 465,088

479 new members in February
112% Goal

3,664 app downloads
100% Goal

5,453 shirts distributed

862 alumni, students and friends are members of the online Book Club, a partnership of the Association and KU Libraries. Members discuss a book throughout each semester, and a final campus reception and discussion is live-streamed for all members.

• Andrew Wymore, Realtor
• Anheuser Busch
• Best Western Plus West Lawrence
• Bigg’s Grill & Bar
• Charlie Hustle Clothing Co.
• Church Hill Classics
• Crown Toyota, Volkswagen
• Everspring
• Harvest Graphics
• Hot Box Cookies
• Hy-Vee
• INTRUST Bank
• Jayhawk Sports Properties
• Jefferson’s Restaurant
• Josten’s
• Kansas Athletics
• Kansas Public Radio
• KJO Media
• KU Admissions
• KU Bookstore
• KU Endowment
• KU Libraries

• KU Memorial Union
• Lawrence Country Club
• Mary Ann Deck, Realtor
• McAlister’s Deli
• Megh Knappenberger Art
• Merchants Pub & Plate
• Murfin Drilling Company
• Nationwide
• Papa Keno’s Pizzeria
• Pop-A-Shot
• Pro Camps
• Salty Iguana Mexican Restaurant
• Security 1st Title
• The Alumni Insurance Program
• The University of Kansas Health System
• Thomas Gibson Studio
• Thomas P. Gohagan & Company
• Truity Credit Union
• University of Kansas Medical Center
• University National Bank
• Williams Education Fund
• Zipchair.com