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KU student-athletes set combined GPA record for second-straight semester

Kansas Athletics student-athletes set a department record with a combined grade-point average (GPA) of 3.13 during the spring 2019 semester, Kansas Athletics Director Jeff Long announced Monday afternoon. The 3.13 GPA surpassed the previous department record, 3.11, which was set in the prior ...

New KU athletic director enjoys moment with his family

New Kansas athletic director Jeff Long understands the importance of family.Long, who has spent more than two decades in athletics, knows how hard it can be for those working in this field to spend time with their respective families. That’s why Long told Kansas coaches to not change any ...

Former KU athletic director to join Free State football staff

Former University of Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger won’t be leaving Lawrence anytime soon.On Friday, Zenger told the Lawrence Journal-World that he plans to join the coaching staff for the Free State football team. Zenger will serve as a linebackers coach for the Firebirds, who made ...

Tucker Vang officially added to KU men’s basketball roster

Tucker Vang will join the Kansas men’s basketball team as a walk-on, KU coach Bill Self announced Monday. The guard will be entering his junior year at KU and will start practicing with the Jayhawks when the fall 2016 semester begins in August.“Tucker has been around the program for a year, ...