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Lew Perkins’ tenure as Kansas athletic director comes to a sudden conclusion — months ahead of schedule
KU’s athletic director abruptly retires
September 7, 2010
The buzzer has sounded on Lew Perkins’ tenure as Kansas Athletics director. Perkins on Tuesday abruptly retired his post — effective immediately — accelerating his previously announced retirement by a full year.
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Video: Perkins out following summer turmoil

Lew Perkins did a lot of good during his time in KU athletics. He was also at the center of several incidents that reflected poorly on his department. Watch »

Video: KU community reacts to Perkins departure

Former KU athletics director Lew Perkins announced his retirement Tuesday, effective immediately. Perkins oversaw many positive changes in KU sports during the past seven years. Watch »

Video: KU dance professor leaves behind legacy

A KU dance professor died in New York City Saturday. Janet Hamburg was nationally known for her work in movement analysis. Watch »

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Chancellor speaks on athletics search
September 9, 2010
Kansas University’s chancellor will be looking for a new athletics director with experience, integrity and a style that relates well to people.
KU alumna’s outlook on life a positive influence she left behind
September 1, 2010
When Stan Loeb tells people about Jessica Roark, he often talks about her positive outlook. But it often just sounds inadequate, he admits.
Regents to consider giving former KU Chancellor Gene Budig a new title
12:02 p.m., August 31, 2010 Updated 03:04 p.m.
In recognition of 30 years of service to Kansas University, the school is seeking approval to grant Gene Budig the title of chancellor emeritus.
Delegation from Lawrence sister city calls for stronger ties
August 31, 2010
During a visit to Kansas University, representatives from a university in one of Lawrence’s sister cities on Monday called for strengthened ties between the two schools.
Four supporters of KU to receive awards
04:17 p.m., August 30, 2010 Updated 05:53 p.m.
Four people who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and service to Kansas University will be honored with awards from the KU Alumni Association on Sept. 10.
Budigs establish new KU professorship; debate coach named to post
August 30, 2010
Former Kansas University Chancellor Gene Budig and his wife, Gretchen, have established a new professorship at KU.
Kemper Awards honor faculty across spectrum
August 30, 2010
At the beginning of each school year, Kansas University leaders hand out $7,500 checks to some of KU’s most talented teachers.
Incubator opens to high-tech businesses
August 29, 2010
Bear with me, this story isn’t about West Lafayette, Ind. It is about Lawrence’s future. But Lawrence’s crystal ball, these days, might be found in the home of the Purdue Boilermakers.
Propylon first tenant in center
August 29, 2010
A Dublin-based computer technology firm has become the first tenant for Lawrence’s new bioscience and technology incubator.
Fire crews secure potentially hazardous materials at KU’s Haworth Hall
07:56 a.m., August 26, 2010 Updated 04:45 p.m.
Kansas University’s Haworth Hall was briefly evacuated Thursday morning after an accidental chemical spill.
KU’s CREES celebrates 50 years
August 25, 2010
This weekend, Kansas University’s Center for Russian and East European and Eurasian Studies will celebrate 50 years of offering courses in culture, language and area studies training.
Rape charge prompts national fraternity to investigate local Delta Chi chapter
August 24, 2010
A Kansas University fraternity is being investigated by its national chapter after an 18-year-old man was charged with raping a female student at the local chapter house.
Social welfare professor awarded final $7,500 Kemper Fellowship on KU’s Lawrence campus
August 24, 2010
Kansas University’s “surprise patrol” has awarded the final Kemper fellowship on the Lawrence campus to a social welfare professor.
KU professor receives $2 million grant to study renewable energy
August 24, 2010
A University of Kansas professor has received a $2 million grant to study renewable energy storage.
KU history professor awarded $7,500 Kemper Fellowship
August 23, 2010
Kansas University assistant history professor Nathan Wood became the latest faculty member to earn a $7,500 Kemper Fellowship on Monday.
Portion of KU rec center still closed after fire sprinkler break
August 23, 2010
A “ball of some sort” broke a fire sprinkler Saturday afternoon at the KU rec center. Staff are still trying to assess damages, as a portion of the center remains closed.
KU draws line on sidewalk advertising
August 23, 2010
Those pastel-colored sidewalk chalk scrawls hawking cheap well drinks at local bars are on the way out at KU.
A day of service for students
August 22, 2010
Whether it be washing off tables, shoveling dirt or picking up trash, Kansas University students were doing the grunt work to better their community Saturday morning.
New regulations govern mo-peds on KU campus
August 22, 2010
Kansas University mo-ped users can say goodbye to rock star parking.
Section of KU rec center to remain closed after sprinkler breaks
August 21, 2010
Large amounts of water fall on student rec center’s north gym. Gym is expected to close for about two hours.
2 more KU profs awarded $7,500 teaching fellowships
August 20, 2010
Kansas University officials announced two more Kemper Fellowship winners for Teaching Excellence on Friday.
KU Law School named a ‘best buy’
August 20, 2010
Kansas University’s School of Law has been named as a top 20 “Best Value” school by preLaw magazine.
Three KU profs receive Kemper awards
10:13 a.m., August 19, 2010 Updated 04:18 p.m.
Though it took a little extra effort to find her, Kansas University visual art professor Judith McCrea got a happy surprise on KU’s first day of classes.
KU restructures athletics board; chancellor considering non-university members
10:11 a.m., August 19, 2010 Updated 05:47 p.m.
State higher education officials on Thursday agreed with a decision by Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little to remove Athletic Director Lew Perkins as chairman of the Kansas Athletics Corp. Board of Directors.
Putting out the welcome mat
August 19, 2010
Encouraging new students to become good citizens of the “Jayhawk Nation,” Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little called on students to enjoy their upcoming year, but to accept certain responsibilities as well.
Dole Institute sets fall lineup
August 18, 2010
The Dole Institute of Politics will honor Women Air Service Pilots who flew during World War II as part of its upcoming fall programming.
KU drops to No. 47 in college rankings
Provost says there’s room to improve on U.S. News and World Report’s list
August 17, 2010
Kansas University dropped four spots among public universities in the most recent U.S. News and World Report college rankings.

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