IHAWKe Diversity and Women's Programs

KU Engineering is committed to increasing the number of diverse engineers to address and create solutions for the complex, multicultural, multidisciplinary challenges that exist in today’s global society.

Founded in 1971,

KU’s Engineering IHAWKe Diversity & Women’s Program is one of the oldest in the country and is home to the IHAWKe and KUEST programs. IHAWKe addresses the needs of historically underserved students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or otherwise. IHAWKe celebrates first generation college students, and works to realize intersectional standards of excellence across all students, staff, and faculty.

We provide academic support & need based scholarships, help students connect with student organizations within the School of Engineering, and offer inclusion programs to enrich academics and friendship.