There’s a simple reason School of Business alumni Jim Majerle and Kevin Simpson got involved in the KU Business Mentoring Program: Both benefitted from mentorship early in their careers.

Now, Majerle and Simpson are sharing their experiences with the next generation of Jayhawks through the KU Business Mentoring Program. The program is designed to connect alumni mentors with student mentees for an extended period of time — typically an academic year, although pairs can continue informally for as long as they want. Mentors help students explore career options, navigate the professional world and share their own experiences and insights.

Throughout his time at KU, accounting student Kasi Ross II has exemplified what it means to be a role model and student-advocate. This year, Ross was featured on the second-annual I Am First Too commemorative poster for his personal success and dedication to mentorship.

The I Am First Too Campaign is an effort by KU’s Center for Educational Opportunity Programs (CEOP) to highlight the accomplishments of first-generation students, faculty and staff.

This year’s commemorative poster honors twelve first-generation individuals who have excelled as role models, trailblazers and advocates of first-generation student... Read more