Letter from Dean Mazza: 2024 Annual Report

This article is from the 2024 Annual Report of the University of Kansas School of Law.

As we reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, it is a pleasure to acknowledge the steadfast support and commitment of KU Law’s alumni and friends, like you, who make our continued success possible. Thanks to your generosity, KU Law remains a national leader in public legal education. This year, we are proud to celebrate our ranking among the Top 25 Public Law Schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, as well as our position as the No. 6 Best Value Law School according to The National Jurist. These honors reflect not only the strength of our programs but also the impact of your support, which enables us to offer substantial scholarships, minimize student debt and enhance our innovative bar exam preparation initiatives.

Your commitment ensures that a KU Law education remains accessible and transformative, empowering our students to serve their communities, pursue meaningful opportunities and embark on their careers with confidence. In this annual report for fiscal year 2024, which concluded on June 30, you will find highlights of the ways your contributions have made a difference, along with a comprehensive list of our valued donors.

With your continued support, we aim to be an integral part of KU’s “Ever Onward” capital campaign with a goal of raising $2.5 billion to advance KU’s mission. As part of this historic endeavor, we are excited about the opportunities this campaign will open up for KU Law. If you would like to learn more about the law school’s priorities for the campaign, visit kueveronward.org or contact me directly. I would love to hear from you.

Thank you for your vital role in the KU Law community and for your enduring commitment to our students and their success.u for being a vital part of the KU Law community and for contributing to the success of future generations of Jayhawk lawyers.

Stephen W. Mazza
Dean and Professor of Law