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List of University of Kansas people

The list of University of Kansas people includes notable alumni and faculty of the University of Kansas, whose main campus is located in the American city of Lawrence, Kansas.

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Alumni

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Nobel laureates

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Politics, government and education

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Media and the arts

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Science and technology

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Business

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Honorary alumni

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Faculty

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Athletes and coaches

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Baseball

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Basketball

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Football

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Golf

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  • Matt Gogel, professional golfer on the PGA Tour; winner of the 2002 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on the PGA Tour
  • Gary Woodland, professional golfer on the PGA Tour; winner of the 2011 Transitions Championship at Innisbrook, the 2013 Reno Tahoe Open, the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open on the PGA Tour, and the 2019 U.S. Open

Soccer

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Track and field

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Athletic directors

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Chancellors

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The following persons have led the University of Kansas:[49][50][51]

No. Image Name Term start Term end Ref.
1 R. W. Oliver 1865 December 1867 [a] [52]
2 John Fraser 1867 1874
3 James Marvin 1874 June 1883 [53]
4 Joshua Lippincott September 1883 June 1889 [b] [54][55]
interim William C. Spangler June 1889 1890 [56]
5 Francis H. Snow 1890 1901 [c] [57]
interim William C. Spangler 1901 1902 [58]
6 Frank Strong 1902 1920 [59]
7 Ernest Lindley 1920 1939
8 Deane Waldo Malott 1939 1951
9 Franklin David Murphy 1951 1960
10 William Clarke Wescoe 1960 June 30, 1969
acting James R. Surface July 1, 1969 August 31, 1969 [60][61]
11 E. Laurence Chalmers September 1, 1969 August 19, 1972 [d] [62][60][63][64]
interim Raymond Nichols August 19, 1972 October 20, 1972 [63]
12 October 20, 1972 June 30, 1973 [65]
13 Archie Dykes July 1, 1973 August 14, 1980 [e] [66][67]
acting Del Shankel August 15, 1980 July 31, 1981 [68]
14 Gene Budig August 1, 1981 July 31, 1994 [f] [69]
acting Del Shankel August 1, 1994 April 20, 1995 [70]
15 April 20, 1995 June 30, 1995 [71]
16 Robert Hemenway July 1, 1995 June 30, 2009 [72][73]
interim Barbara F. Atkinson July 1, 2009 August 14, 2009 [74]
17 Bernadette Gray-Little August 15, 2009 June 30, 2017 [75][76]
18 Doug Girod July 1, 2017 present [77][78]

Table notes:

  1. ↑ Resigned to head a pastorate in Kearney, Nebraska.
  2. ↑ Resigned to become a pastor for the First United Methodist Church in Topeka.
  3. ↑ Took a leave of absence for health reason in November 1900, but did formally submit his resignation until May 1901.
  4. ↑ Resigned
  5. ↑ Resigned to head a Topeka-based life insurance company.
  6. ↑ Resigned to head the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs.

See also

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References

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  2. ↑ "William H. Avery". National Governors Association. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Robert Frederick Bennett". National Governors Association. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Kansas Governor Jonathan McMillan Davis". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  5. 1 2 "June Reception".
  6. ↑ "Senator Bob Dole's Official Website". bobdole.org.
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  10. ↑ "Nancy Landon Kassebaum". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  11. ↑ "Marisa Kelly Named President of Suffolk University - Suffolk University". Archived from the original on September 13, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Alf Landon". National Governors Association. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  13. ↑ "Merritt C. Mechem". National Governors Association. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  14. ↑ "MITCHELL, Alexander Clark - Biographical Information". congress.gov.
  15. ↑ "Dennis Moore". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  16. ↑ "RYUN, Jim (1947 - )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  17. ↑ Barackman, Jenna (October 26, 2022). "Derek Schmidt's 1988 Kansan columns are not worth a second look". The University Daily Kansan. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator". Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
  19. ↑ "Montana Governor Samuel Vernon Stewart". National Governors Association. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  20. ↑ "Kansas Governor Walter Roscoe Stubbs". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  21. ↑ "WHITTAKER, Robert Russell (1939–)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
  22. ↑ "Laura Williams". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  23. ↑ Cyca, Michelle (September 6, 2022). "The Curious Case of Gina Adams: A "Pretendian" investigation". Maclean's. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  24. ↑ "Wendall Anschutz Obituary: View Obituary for Wendall Anschutz by McGilley State Line Chapel, Kansas City, MO". Obits.dignitymemorial.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2011. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
  25. ↑ Band on the Diaper Run
  26. ↑ Taylor and Francis Publishers
  27. ↑ "Tom Kane | Actor, Additional Crew, Soundtrack". IMDb.
  28. ↑ "Oscar darling". KU Alumni Association. Kualumni.org. February 24, 2013. Archived from the original on August 20, 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  29. ↑ "Happy Valentine's Day". KU Alumni Association. Kualumni.org. February 13, 2013. Archived from the original on August 20, 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  30. ↑ "Biography of Frank Wilcox". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
  31. ↑ "Miocene Plants of Mississippi: Authors". Palaeontologia Electronica. July 12, 2018. Archived from the original on May 10, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  32. ↑ "Advisory Board". www2.hu-berlin.de. Archived from the original on August 30, 2009. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  33. ↑ "Astronaut Bio: Joe Henry Engle (06/2009)". nasa.gov. February 11, 2015.
  34. ↑ "Astronaut Bio: Ronald E. Evans". nasa.gov. February 11, 2015.
  35. ↑ "Distinguished Professor".
  36. ↑ "KUsports.com - : Mayer: Tangerine Bowl in Orlando worthy fruit of Jayhawks' labor". Archived from the original on May 13, 2007. Retrieved April 8, 2008.
  37. ↑ "Architecture makes powerful statement". LJWorld.com.
  38. ↑ "50 Kansans You Should Know". Ingram's Magazine. Show-Me Publishing. 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  39. ↑ "Lou Montulli's personal web page". Archived from the original on October 7, 2007. Retrieved April 8, 2008.
  40. ↑ "Harry Ford Sinclair". kshs.org.
  41. ↑ Slater, James B. (2003). "A Register of Honorary Members, 1936–1996". The Bulletin. 52 (1). The Guild of Carillonneurs in North America: 7–8. OCLC 998832003.
  42. ↑ "African and African American Studies". Archived from the original on November 9, 2009. Retrieved April 8, 2008.
  43. ↑ "James Gunn Biography". Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2008.
  44. ↑ "KU: Department of Classics". Archived from the original on March 2, 2007. Retrieved March 19, 2007.
  45. ↑ "TH&F Assoc. Professor Kevin Willmott". Archived from the original on February 22, 2007. Retrieved March 19, 2007.
  46. ↑ "C.S.A. The Movie Website". Retrieved March 19, 2007.
  47. ↑ JP Darche [@jp5251] (May 19, 2014). "Had a busy weekend, but it felt great to finally get this piece of paper!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  48. ↑ Garfield, David. "NFL success, KU degree among Del Rio's rewards," KU Alumni magazine, Issue 5, 2007, page 55.
  49. ↑ "Chancellors of KU". University of Kansas.
  50. ↑ "Previous Chancellors". University of Kansas.
  51. ↑ "Records of the University of Kansas Chancellor's Office". Kenneth Spencer Research Library Archival Collections.
  52. ↑ "Robert W. Oliver, 1865-1867". Kenneth Spencer Research Library Archival Collections.
  53. ↑ "James Marvin, 1874-1883". Kenneth Spencer Research Library Archival Collections.
  54. ↑ "REV. J. J. LIPPINCOTT, D. D." University Courier. Vol. 2, no. 2. September 24, 1883. p. 8. Dr. Lippincott, like his predecessor Dr. Marvin, leaves the chair of mathematics in a prominent Methodist institution in Pennsylvania to accept the chancellorship of the University of Kansas.
  55. ↑ "COURIER SUPPLEMENT". The Weekly University Courier. Vol. 7, no. 37. June 6, 1889. p. 9. At the meeting of the Board of Regents, Tuesday, Prof. Dunlap was made associate Professor of English and Mr. Spangler was made Chancellor ex-officio during the summer. In this connection we wish to express a second time our regrets at the departure of Chancellor Lippincott, who has so efficiently filled the position. The best wishes of the Courier go with him in his new field.
  56. ↑ "untitled announcement". University Kansan. Vol. 1, no. 1. September 13, 1889. p. 3. The Board of Regents have not as yet selected a chancellor, but have made a temporary arrangement by which Prof. Snow will act as president of the faculty and Regent Spangler will attend to the financial affairs. It is probable that this arrangement will be continued throughout the year.
  57. ↑ "A WISE CHOICE: Prof. Snow is Now Chancellor of The Kansas State University". The Weekly University Courier. Vol. 8, no. 29. April 11, 1890. p. 1. At the meeting of the Regents last night Prof. Frank H. Snow was formally elected Chancellor of the Kansas State University. Prof. Snow has accepted the high and honorable position.
  58. ↑ "Chancellor Snow Given Leave of Absence for a Year—W. C. Spangler to have Charge Temporarily". Kansas University Weekly. Vol. 9, no. 11. November 17, 1900. p. 2. At the regular meeting of the board of regents last week Chancellor Snow was given a leave of absence for the remainder of this year. The action was prompted by the condition of the Chancellor's health. Mr. W. C. Spangler was made executive agent of the board with power to act in the absence of the chancellor. This really means that Mr. Spangler will be the acting chancellor during the coming year.
  59. ↑ "NEW CHANCELLOR: Frank Strong, Ph. D., at Present President of the University of Oregon, Selected". Kansas University Weekly. Vol. 10, no. 37. April 26, 1902. p. 1. The regents of the University of Kansas have finally decided upon a Chancellor. After two days spent in almost ceaseless discussion. Dr. Frank Strong, President of the University of Oregon was elected to fill the vacancy... He will return to Lawrence with his family about the first of August to enter actively upon his new duties.
  60. 1 2 "Interim chancellor named". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 79, no. 71. April 18, 1969. p. 12. Provost James R. Surface will become the third acting chancellor in KU history, the Kansas Board of Regents decided yesterday. Meeting at Kansas State Teachers College, the Regents approved a request mailed to them by KU Chancellor-elect Laurence Chalmers, now vice president for academic affairs at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Chalmers requested that Surface serve as acting chancellor during July and August.
  61. ↑ "Provost Surface quits". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 79, no. 128. May 9, 1969. p. 1. Provost James R. Surface today announced he has accepted appointment as Professor of Management at Vanderbilt University effective September 1, 1969.
  62. ↑ Yates, Ron (February 10, 1969). "Regents announce Chancellor for KU". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 79, no. 71. p. 1. Prof. E. Laurence Chalmers, Jr., vice president for academic affairs at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. has been selected to succeed, W. Clarke Wescoe as Chancellor of the University of Kansas. The Kansas Board of Regents announced the selection of the 40-year-old Chalmers at a news conference in Topeka at 11:00 a.m. today. Chalmers will begin his duties at KU July 1, 1969 replacing Wescoe who resigned in September 1968.
  63. 1 2 "Chalmers' Future Unclear". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 83, no. 1. August 24, 1972. p. 1. Chalmers' resignation was accepted after an executive session during a Board of Regents meeting Aug. 19. During an open portion of the meeting, the regents met with the board and accept the resignation and to appoint Raymond Nichols acting chancellor.
  64. ↑ "Chalmers Will Direct Chicago Art Institute". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 83, no. 21. September 26, 1972. p. 1. E. Laurence Chalmers Jr., former chancellor, has been named director of the Art Institute of Chicago. He was elected by the institute's board of trustees. Chalmer will assume the duties of the position Oct. 1, the institute said.
  65. ↑ Isaacson, Gary (October 23, 1972). "Nichols Named 12th KU Chancellor". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 83, no. 40. p. 1. The Kansas State Board of Regents officially made Raymond Nichols the twelfth chancellor of the University of Kansas at their meeting here Friday. Henry Bubb, regent of Topeka, made the motion to remove the word 'acting' from Nichols' title. He said that Nichols had spent 40 years serving the University and that he thought Nichols should retire as chancellor... Nichols appointment will not affect the Campus Advisory Committee's search for a new candidate because Nichols will not have tenure because his appointment was cancelled. December he will be 70, which is the mandatory retirement age for faculty members.
  66. ↑ Isaacson, Gary (April 13, 1973). "Archie Dykes of Tennessee Named 13th KU Chancellor". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 83, no. 126. p. 1. Archie Reece Dykes was named today by the Kansas Board of Regents as the 13th chancellor of the University of Kansas. Dyke, 42, is now serving as chancellor of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dykes will succeed Chancellor Raymond Nichols, who has been chancellor since the resignation of E. Laurence Chalmer Jr. in August 1972. Dykes will assume the chancellorship here July 1.
  67. ↑ Hiner, Vance (June 9, 1980). "Dykes resigns, surprises KU". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 90, no. 144. p. 1. BUT ON WEDNESDAY, June 4, Dykes, whom some have called "the most popular man in the state of Kansas," shocked officials and friends by announcing as chancellor as 13th chancellor of KU, effective Aug. 15. Dykes will be chief executive officer of Security Benefits Life Insurance Co. in Topeka, the 28th largest insurance company in the nation.
  68. ↑ "Committee seeking chancellor who can 'do everything well'". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 91, no. 1. August 21, 1980. p. 1. Dykes left the University Aug. 15 to become president and chief executive officer of the Security Benefit Life Insurance Co. in Topeka. Del Shankel, former executive vice chancellor, is acting chancellor.
  69. ↑ Kase, Kathryn (March 23, 1981). "Board of Reagents announces new KU chancellor". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 91, no. 116. p. 1. The Kansas Board of Regents designated him KU's 14th chancellor Friday... which begins officially Aug. 1.
  70. ↑ Hydeman, Matt (June 15, 1994). "Shankel ready to pinch hit". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 103, no. 153. p. 1. The professor of microbiology and biochemistry appears to be the choice to serve as acting chancellor for the University when current chancellor Gene Budig steps down on Aug. 1.
  71. ↑ Veazey, Teresa (April 21, 1995). "Chancellor Shankel, if you please". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 104, no. 141. p. 1. With an outpouring of support, the Board of Regents voted unanimously yesterday to remove the word "interim" from Del Shankel's title of interim chancellor. Shankel, professor of microbiology, was named the 15th chancellor of the University of Kansas and will hold the job until Robert Hemenway takes over in June.
  72. ↑ Hood, Matt (January 11, 1995). "King of the Hill". The University Daily Kansan. Vol. 104, no. 75. p. 1. The Board of Reagents named Robert Hemenway, chancellor of the University of Kentucky's Lexington campus, as KU's 16th chancellor. Hemenway is expected to begin at KU before July 1.
  73. ↑ Hyland, Andy (December 8, 2008). "KU chancellor to retire". Lawrence Journal-World. In a press conference in December, Chancellor Robert Hemenway announced he would step down from his post effective June 30, 2009.
  74. ↑ Hilley, Justin (June 7, 2009). "Atkinson to serve as interim chancellor". The University Daily Kansan. Barbara Atkinson, Executive Vice Chancellor of the University of Kansas Medical Center, will fill the gap between outgoing Chancellor Robert Hemenway's departure on June 30 and incoming Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little's arrival on August 15. The Kansas Board of Regents called Atkinson and asked her to serve as interim chancellor June 4.
  75. ↑ "BOARD SELECTS NEW UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CHANCELLOR: Dr. Bernadette Gray-Little to be KU's 17th Chancellor" (PDF). Kansas Board of Regents. May 29, 2009. Today the Kansas Board of Regents announced that Dr. Bernadette Gray-Little will be the University of Kansas' (KU) new chancellor. The Board voted to approve Dr. Gray-Little's appointment then officially introduced the new chancellor during a special meeting at the Board of Regents' office in Topeka. Dr. Gray-Little will begin her chancellorship on August 15.
  76. ↑ "September 22, 2016". The University Daily Kansan. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little has announced that she will be stepping down from her position at the University of Kansas in the summer of 2017.
  77. ↑ Monaco, Joe (May 25, 2017). "Douglas A. Girod named next chancellor of the University of Kansas". University of Kansas. The Kansas Board of Regents today announced the appointment of Douglas A. Girod as the 18th chancellor of the University of Kansas.
  78. ↑ Shepherd, Sara (May 28, 2017). "A doctor as KU chancellor? Colleagues say Girod's medical background will translate to entire university". Lawrence Journal-World. On Thursday the Kansas Board of Regents chose him as KU's 18th chancellor, beginning July 1.
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