The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics

Upcoming Events

Liberty In a Pluralistic Society

March 25, 2026

Featured Exhibitions

America at 250 Special Exhibits

Recent News

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Rick Atkinson announced as 2026 Dole Lecture guest

March 11, 2026

Dole Institute receives $5.2 million in federal funding to support the Dole Archives

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas was awarded $5.2 million to support the preservation of Senator Bob Dole’s career collections, which includes digitization of audiovisual collections as well as bolstering the technology and physical infrastructure that promotes the perpetual care and engagement with these invaluable historical materials. Read the full announcement →

America at 250 Special Exhibits Now Open at the Dole Institute

Visitors can now engage with our newest special exhibits commemorating America at 250, including "Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy," "Spirit of '76," and "Kansas in 1776." Plan your visit to the Museum & Galleries →

FEATURED EVENTS

Mar
25

4PM

Liberty In a Pluralistic Society

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Discussion Groups

Apr
04

10AM

The 2026 Easter Egg Roll with Dole

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Special Events

Apr
08

4PM

A Republic, If You Can Keep It

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Discussion Groups

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