Masks are no longer required to be worn on campus at the University of Kansas, effective immediately, according to a message from Chancellor Douglas Girod. The chancellor cited the Centers for Disease Controlâs new recommendations pertaining to those who are vaccinated not needing to wear masks, and Gov. Laura Kelly adopting the same policy as the reason behind removing their mask mandate. âConsistent with these developments, the University of Kansas is rescinding its mask policy and will now make masks optional â not required â for all individuals on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses, effective immediately,â Girod said. âExceptions include public transportation and campus healthcare facilities, which will still require masks."