University of Kansas (KU)

(Lawrence, KS)

University of Kansas, founded in 1866, is a public, comprehensive institution. Its 1,000-acre campus is located in a residential area of Lawrence.

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USA Today highlights KU English professor Laura Moriarty’s fourth novel, The Chaperone, as one of “the summer’s hottest books.’ What's on your summer reading list? http://ow.ly/b8rpr

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After a second-place finish at the Big 12 Outdoor Championships, the women's track & field team ended the regular season ranked 2nd in the nation, the highest ranking for any KU squad since the rankings began. http://ow.ly/b0vw3

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  • Dave Murfin: 2012 Distinguished Alumnus
  • Dave Murfin is a recipient of the University of Kansas School of Business 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award. David Murfin graduated from the University of Kansas in 1975 with bachelor's degrees in business and engineering. While at KU, he served as president of Student Union Activities. He is president of Murfin Drilling Company Inc. Founded in 1926, the company ranked No. 1 in oil production in Kansas in 2008 and 2009. He is also chairman and CEO of Murfin Inc. Both companies are based in Wichita, Kan. with many diverse business operations. Murfin is a member of the KU School of Business Board of Advisors and a trustee for the university's endowment board.
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KU's proposed admission standards, starting in 2016, would help students be better prepared to succeed in college by raising GPA and test score requirements for automatic admission. Details: http://ow.ly/aXaYW

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  • Alan Mulally at KU Commencement 2012
  • Alan Mulally received one of the University of Kansas' first four honorary degrees at KU's 2012 Commencement on May 13 in recognition of his notable contributions to business and engineering. He also delivered the ceremony's keynote address. The president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Mulally also holds bachelor's and master's degrees in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from KU. For more on Mulally, visit www.news.ku.edu For more on KU Commencement, visit commencement.ku.edu
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