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Chancellor, A.D. reassure alumni of proactive measures

Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and Athletic Director Lew Perkins sent a letter to all members of the KU Alumni Association on Friday, regarding the shakeup in the Big 12 Conference:“The Big 12 and its predecessors have been an important part of the college sports ...

What does it mean for KU?

All this talk of conference realignment often spurs concerns about Kansas University athletes missing more class time because of increased travel demands, or coaches struggling to recruit athletes without the help of a strong Big 12, or even fans missing out on familiar trips to schools that ...

KU responds to questions over report

Prior to Thursday’s announcement that Athletic Director Lew Perkins would retire at the end of the upcoming school year, Kansas University’s chancellor was presented with a host of unanswered questions about Perkins’ involvement in an ethics scandal.Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little’s ...

Ex-employee links KU tickets to AD gift

A former sports medicine director at Kansas University claims that athletic director Lew Perkins helped two business owners get premium tickets to men’s basketball games after they gave him $35,000 worth of exercise equipment to use in his home, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported Monday.But ...

KU scandal prompts universities to look at ticket rules

Kansas City, Mo ? Athletic departments around the country are taking a close look at their ticket policies now that Kansas University admitted losing at least $1 million in an alleged scalping scheme run by a handful of school employees."We believe we have strong safeguards and systems in ...

Court dates set for ex-football players

Two former Kansas University football players appeared in Douglas County District Court on Monday afternoon, after being arrested Friday in connection with an attempted armed robbery. Jamal Greene and Vernon Brooks are each charged with one count of aggravated burglary, three counts of ...

KU takes steps on Title IX issue

Kansas Athletics has reached an agreement with the government addressing a complaint that it discriminates against male athletes.KU will have to submit documentation and a plan to ensure it is in full compliance with the law as part of the agreement, which resolves a Title IX complaint filed ...

Dr. Bob Run, a 5K, set for Saturday on KU campus

Runners, joggers, walkers and others will have a chance to compete against one another while also supporting a scholarship program at Kansas University.The first Dr. Bob Run is set for 8 a.m. Saturday, starting and finishing at the Burge Union on the KU campus.The run, a 5K, honors Bob ...