To recognize the achievements of former U.S. Sen. Robert J. Dole, the University Daily Kansan partnered with the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University Daily Kansas to produce a special section honoring Dole on the 25th anniversary of his retirement from the Senate. The Kansan distributed the section, "Bob Dole: A Life of Service," starting Oct. 6, 2021, to all KU students, faculty and staff, as well as to supporters and stakeholders of the Dole Institute. The section also was the focus of an Oct. 6 dinner and discussion at the Dole Institute recognizing Dole's career of public service. Before enlisting in the Army in World War II, Dole attended KU. Two campus buildings are named after him, the Dole Institute and the Robert J. Dole Human Development Center.