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A Lew Perkins contract one of questions raised in KU management audit
Auditor gives university an overall clean bill of health
An audit of financial dealings at Kansas University and its affiliated groups found no major problems, but did question an $18,000 per-year contract between KU Athletic Director Lew Perkins and a private company that does business with Kansas Athletics Inc.
Regents approve expansion of Memorial Stadium
The Kansas Board of Regents has OK’d a $34 million addition of seating on the east side of Kansas University’s Memorial Stadium.
KU lends 2008 basketball championship trophy to speaker of Kansas House
Kansas University officials have loaned the 2008 men’s basketball championship trophy to House Speaker Mike O’Neal, R-Hutchinson.
Kansas Senate resolves: No more “B” schools for KU basketball team in March
The Kansas Senate on Thursday adopted a resolution that says the Kansas University men’s basketball team should no longer play teams that start with the letter “B” in March.
KU athletic director’s new chief of staff will make $90,000
Nicole Corcoran, the longtime spokeswoman for Gov. Kathleen Sebelius who is leaving to be chief of staff for Kansas University Athletic Director Lew Perkins, will make $90,000 per year at her new job.
Governor’s press secretary to work for KU athletic director
Nicole Corcoran, who has served as Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ communications director and press secretary, has accepted the position of chief of staff for Lew Perkins, the athletic director at Kansas University.
Verdict doesn’t make clear why some shirts OK
“KUnfusing.” The jury’s verdict in Kansas University’s trademark infringement lawsuit was filed Wednesday, and it did little to clear up why the eight-member panel ruled against certain T-shirts sold by Joe-College.com and allowed others.
Jury finds for KU in Joe-College lawsuit
“Muck Fizzou” lives but “Our Coach Can Eat Your Coach” is T-shirt history. That was part of the outcome Monday from a federal jury in the lawsuit filed by Kansas University over T-shirts sold by Joe-College.com, 734 Mass.
T-shirt trial stretches with complexities
A federal jury must weigh complex legal issues and hundreds of pieces of evidence in a lawsuit pitting Kansas University against a Lawrence T-shirt seller.
Jury deliberations in Joe-College.com case to continue Monday
A federal jury in Kansas University’s trademark lawsuit against Joe-College.com failed to reach a verdict Thursday but will continue deliberating Monday.
Jury to resume deliberations Thursday morning in KU’s trademark dispute with T-shirt maker
A team of jurors has begun to deliberate whether Larry Sinks and his Joe-College.com business should pay penalties and be prohibited from producing and selling T-shirts that officials at Kansas Athletics Inc. contend infringe on the department’s trademarks.
KU basketball, debate and football teams honored at Capitol
Kansas University basketball, football and debate teams were recognized for their performances during ceremonies in the Capitol.
KU teams head for Capitol
KU basketball, debate and football squads headed to Capitol for recognition.
Infrastructure for proposed biosecurity lab could cost Kansans $164 million
Measure on fast track in Legislature
Legislative leaders Tuesday said Kansas taxpayers will have to pay up to $164 million to help the state lure a federal biosecurity lab.
Virginia governor: Ham’s on its way
Sebelius wins Orange Bowl wager
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine told Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius “the ham is on its way.”
Ads promoting Kansas run during Orange Bowl
Come back to Kansas. That’s the underlying message in television ads that ran in selected markets Thursday night during the Orange Bowl matchup between Kansas University and Virginia Tech.
Orange Bowl ads aimed at luring Kansans back to state
Spots to run in several major markets
Come back to Kansas. That’s the underlying message in television ads slated to run tonight during the Orange Bowl matchup between Kansas University and Virginia Tech.
A.G.’s probe clears schools in loan case
Attorney General Paul Morrison said Tuesday he found no wrongdoing on the part of Kansas schools in the way they help students secure education loans. But Morrison urged the schools to adopt a “code of conduct” that he said would prevent possible unethical practices in the future.
Lending probe intended to protect students
Prosecutors said Thursday that an investigation into the relationship between major college athletic departments - including Kansas University - and a student lender is being conducted to protect students.
KU denies illegal lending
University says investigation of athletic dept. is misguided
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is now investigating whether major college athletic departments - including Kansas University - steered athletes and other students to an education lender in exchange for kickbacks.
Falkenstien honored in Capitol
TOPEKA - Retired radio announcer Max Falkenstien was honored today by the Legislature and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Coaches to tout driving safety
Seat-belt usage to be focus of Kansas Safe Driving campaign
Kansas is putting its first string on the field to persuade motorists to use their seat belts and not drink and drive.
Big man off campus: Lawmakers honor Simien
Kansas University’s Wayne Simien on Wednesday added another frame to his highlight reel: bringing Republicans and Democrats together in the Capitol.
State leaders honor KU’s Simien
(Updated Wednesday at 3:50 p.m.) Kansas University All-American basketball forward Wayne Simien was honored today in the Capitol as a great athlete and role model. Proclamations signed by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and approved in the House and Senate praised Simien for his play, academic skills and high morals.
KU should divulge Perkins’ salary package, A.G. says
Kansas Atty. Gen. Phill Kline says the public should get access to details of the compensation package for Kansas University athletic director Lew Perkins.
State lauds KU’s former women’s basketball coach
Governor proclaims Washington Day
Former Kansas University women’s basketball coach Marian Washington has earned numerous accolades, but Tuesday presented a first — it was “Marian Washington Day” in Kansas. “You’ve opened countless doors for countless women, not only here but all over the country,” Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said during a proclamation ceremony in the Capitol.
Panel cool on forcing KU-WSU matchup
Let the trash talking begin. Legislation that would require Kansas University’s men’s basketball team to play Wichita State University was whistled for a foul Wednesday by KU, which said the measure would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost ticket and television revenue.
KU: Jayhawks-Shockers basketball series too costly
Supporters of bill don't believe KU's claim
(Updated Wednesday at 6:24 p.m.) Let the trash talking begin. Kansas University says a bill requiring the men’s basketball team to play Wichita State University would cost KU several hundred thousand dollars in lost ticket and television revenue.
Coach’s decision stuns Jayhawk fans
Yes, Roy Williams is leaving Lawrence. But no, City Manager Mike Wildgen isn’t going to order the city’s flag lowered to half-staff.
Cold stadium, loss leave faithful numb
About 1,500 Kansas University fans bundled against subfreezing wind chills Monday at Memorial Stadium to watch on a giant TV screen a game played indoors hundreds of miles away in a warm Gulf Coast city.
Jayhawk faithful share sorrows after loss
Fans disappointed but remain orderly
Prayer suddenly became popular Monday night in Lawrence’s downtown bars, but divine intervention in the form of a last-second Kirk Hinrich three-pointer just wasn’t to be.
Mangino heads to Austin for Saturday game November 20, 2009
Elder Henry makes debut November 20, 2009
KU's Self gives thoughts on Mangino investigation November 20, 2009
KU guard Tyrel Reed snaps out of funk November 20, 2009
Mangino, Jayhawks board bus before heading to Austin, Texas November 20, 2009
