New Jewish Studies Major at KU Blog News 09/23/201510/08/2015 Tweet As soon as this fall, students at the University of Kansas could graduate with a Jewish Studies degree. The minor has been available since 2005 but the Kansas Board of Regents approved the major last week. The program still awaits the formal approval from the Provost’s office in November. Related posts: KU Raises Admission Standards Proposed Legislation Could Stop Progress of Central District Renovation Tunnel of Oppression at KU’s OMA Plans for New Mental Health Facility in Lawrence