History of the University of Kansas
A program born out of the KU Memorial Union, KU History transitioned to a new home under KU Libraries as an extension of University Archives at Kenneth Spencer Research Library in summer 2026. The program collects and shares the stories and experiences of the Jayhawk community.
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History of Basketball at KU
With the most conference titles in the nation, the University of Kansas is considered one of the most prestigious basketball programs in the country. The history of Basketball at KU goes all the way back to the arrival of Dr. Naismith to KU just six years after writing the original rules for the game.
Campus War Memorials
Memorial Drive is home to some of the most iconic and meaningful memorials of the region. From the Campanile to Memorial Stadium, exploring Memorial Drive is a great opportunity to understand the history of the university and our nation.
Origin of the Jayhawk
Any member of the University of Kansas community, present or past, automatically becomes a Jayhawk. What does this popular mythical figure really mean?
Stories of KU
Find out more about The University of Kansas and it's history by visiting our story homepage - a landing page for all of KU History's Articles.
What is KU History?
A program born out of the KU Memorial Union, KU History transitioned to a new home under KU Libraries as an extension of University Archives at Kenneth Spencer Research Library in summer 2026. The program collects and shares the stories and experiences of the Jayhawk community.