The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Upcoming Events The Pursuit of Happiness: Is America Still the Land of Opportunity? April 29, 2026 Featured Exhibitions America at 250 Special Exhibits Recent …

The Dole Institute of Politics has partnered with the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate to create a comprehensive anthology report that gives election administrators and …

Throughout the year, the Dole Institute welcomes national and local leaders and field experts to Lawrence for free, engaging public programming. Here, you can explore our full catalog of past …

Politics connects people At the Dole Institute, we believe political conversations and processes are opportunities to connect across differences. Inspired by the leadership legacies of Senators Bob and …

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, a vibrant forum for civil discourse, civic engagement, and idea exchange across the political spectrum, features historical archives, exhibits, and public programs for …

Established as the Robert J. Dole Institute for Public Service and Public Policy, and later shortened to the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, the Dole Institute was created as a non-partisan forum, …

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Virtual Tour The Dole Institute of Politics was designed by Steve Abend of the Kansas City architectural firm Asai Architecture. At the time of its dedication, Abend said the building’s design attempted to …

STRATEGIC PLAN 250 & Beyond Politics is an opportunity to connect people across differences. For over 20 years, the Dole Institute has modeled the values of bipartisanship, civil discourse, and public …

The Dole Institute Student Advisory Board (SAB) is a group of KU students united by common interests in community service, government, and politics. Together, we broaden our understanding of the U.S. …