Case studies

KU is fortunate to count a number of industry leaders among our community partners. Here are select examples of synergistic, successful partnerships in action:

Adidas

Adidas chose KU as one of its premier university partners. Through a coveted partnership with Kansas Athletics, Adidas leveraged KU’s brand equity and community enthusiasm to drive product sales on campus. More broadly, the Adidas Leadership Scholars program and career placement initiatives have fostered innovation and rewarded KU excellence.

Adidas’ areas of campus integration and support:

Kansas Athletics
KU Alumni Association
KU Career Center
KU Endowment

Pepsi

Pepsi sought a strategic regional partner, and they found one in KU. Pepsi products have been promoted and distributed throughout campus since 2017. Pepsi has also raised their local community profile and contributed to KU development through a number of initiatives and endowments. Those include: the Pepsi Merit Scholarship, which benefits dependents of KU staff and faculty; employment opportunities for new alumni; and product donations to student and alumni events.

Pepsi’s areas of campus integration and support:

KU Dining
Kansas Athletics
KU Alumni Association
University Career Center
Kansas Unions
KU Medical Center

Get in touch

We’re always ready to begin a conversation. To learn more about partnership opportunities, contact Executive Director David Hayob at jcp@ku.edu or 785-551-8076.

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