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Stephen Montemayor

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Former Kansas Athletics officials enter pleas

Four of the five officials embroiled in the ticket scandal entered not guilty pleas.

KU alumna wins Hearst Award

Former journalism student Aly Van Dyke competed in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program among 110 undergraduate journalism programs.

More speculation over AD search, but still no announcements

Popular sports blog SportsByBrooks.com fueled Twitter speculation over the weekend, but the search committee says nothing's official.

Decision on new athletic director not final yet

Speculation on Friday announcement proves to be false as committee finalizes choice

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Between the ears: Colleges tackle concussions in football

Growing awareness about the injury is beginning to counter the threat it poses.

New class will mirror international organization

In the Model Organization of American States Seminar, students study the 'United Nations' of the Americas.

Border conflict forces cancellation of Nov. 29 Korean ambassador event

U.S. and Korean ambassadors were going to attend event at Dole Institute of Politics.

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One employee taken to hospital after fire

Fire at Anschutz Sports Pavilion Tuesday morning started in an exterior cooling tower.

Q&A with KU Alumnus Luis Santos, Sr.

The Kansan spoke with Luis Santos, Sr. about his retirement and what drew him to attend the University.

University adds new doctoral program

The Kansas Board of Regents recently approved the proposal from the department of women, gender and sexuality studies.

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Chancellor Gray-Little returns from Korea trip

The Chancellor met with university presidents and KU alumni while in South Korea.

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Basketball’s roots up for auction

Sotheby’s estimates Naismith’s first draft of the game’s rules to be worth more than $2 million.

University announces search committee for dean

Fifteen-member committee is tasked with replacing William Fuerst as dean of the School of Business.

Chancellor visits South Korea this week

Gray-Little will meet with local university presidents to discuss exchange partnerships.

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A look at Kansas’ supposed portal to hell

Stull Cemetery attracts unwelcome onlookers hoping to catch a glance of Satan.

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Follow up: Landlord disputes city’s zoning claims

Serina Hearn speaks about the conflict she has had with the city of Lawrence.

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Perkins faces public hearing for ethics complaints

Ethics commission will hear two complaints about the former Athletics Director in November.

University Senate considers offering financial aid program for faculty

A University Senate task force is finding a way to offer the help to faculty and staff, dependents, spouses and partners.

Funding for campus maintenance drying up

The University’s bi-annual report is expected to reveal major shortages in funding for maintenance projects.

Chancellor reopens communications position

The position of vice chancellor for public affairs has been vacant since 2006.

Inflation catches up with state funding

Students have to pay more for education as tuition rates rise.

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Chancellor adds new job for a more transparent Athletics Department

The department is the first of Brenda Muirhead’s projects as its new forensic auditor.

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Shooting tests university’s emergency response plan

Alerts help to keep students safe during emergencies on campus.

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Athletics board discusses changes

Temporary leaders consider outside representation and the process of choosing a new chairperson.

Search committee for athletics director named

The six-member committee has equal representation within and outside the University

Perkins' retirement wouldn't end a state investigation

State ethics commission director said a retirement wouldn't end an ongoing investigation of a state official.

KU Chancellor meets with Kansas Board of Regents

Gray-Little discusses increasing the transparency of the athletics department and the search for the new athletics director.

Regents have eventful meeting

A $5 million dollar approval for campus improvements was only one issue on the docket at a Wednesday Board of Regents meeting.

Naming of AD search committee postponed

North Carolina chancellor, his predecessor weigh in on Gray-Little's philosophy.

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ROTC midshipman honored with award

Senior Christian Jensen received one of eight Legion of Valor Bronze Cross of Achievement.

Two charged in KU ticket scandal ask for sentencing delay

Former Athletics Department employees hope to build cases against others.

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Potter lake dredging in the works

University icon is being cleaned up.

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Perkins retires, Lester named interim AD

The embattled athletics director surprised many by leaving Kansas a year ahead of schedule.

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KU grad left legacy of courage

2010 graduate Jessica Roark, who battled cancer for most of her undergraduate career, died last week.

Perkins investigation taken to state level

The Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission will meet to resolve the state level investigation concerning Perkins.

Morning Brew: Bring Krizz Kaliko to Kansas

The longtime Kansas fan raps about “Allen Fieldhouse going wild when it’s game time” in his recent release.

New Athletics’ security director named

Chief of police Ron Olin will begin new position one day after retirement

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Perkins to be replaced as Athletics’ chair

Gray-Little announced this week that Perkins’ role as athletic director conflicts with Board of Directors

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Campus group aids in Guatemala disaster relief

Nonprofit Organization, Wuku’ Kawoq, offers unique relief support for indigenous speaking survivors in Guatemala.

Rankings dip doesn’t discourage University

U.S. News & World Report’s rankings can’t capture everything that goes on at a school.

Online research methods may not be credible

Simply taking the first item on Google’s list may lead to misinformation and contradicting facts.

Alumnus sworn in as Colombian leader

Kansas graduate Juan Manuel Santos was sworn in as president of Colombia Saturday, Aug. 7.

Regents approve tuition hike, technology fee

State now pays less for education than the University's students.

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Funding cut toughens campus job market

Last year more than 25,000 students applied for 650 on-campus jobs.

Montemayor: KU needs more nuanced approach to study abroad

KU shouldn't be overly cautious in canceling study abroad programs.

Montemayor: Lessons of conference realignment

Talk of conference changes shows money trumps tradition in college sports.

Kansas Relays Scoreboard

Check out the latest results from the Kansas Relays.

Summer and fall Kansan editors in chief announced

Brianne Pfannenstiel and Alex Garrison chosen as the paper’s next editors in chief.

Summer editor positions posted

Kansan staff positions open

Kansan applications due in two weeks

Students interested in jobs with the Kansan should apply online.

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