Hemenway to Step Down as KU Chancellor in June
Kansas University Chancellor Robert E. Hemenway plans to leave his post on June 30 after joining KU in 1995. He announced at a Monday press conference that he will teach and write a book on intercollegiate athletics, citing strong growth and a record fall enrollment of 30,102 across Lawrence Edwards and KU Medical Center campuses, with tuition rising during his tenure.
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Robert Hemenway
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Chancellor Hemenway guided KU through lean times and triumphs
The article traces Chancellor Hemenway's tenure at Kansas, noting tuition rose from 1100 for two semesters at 15 hours per term in 1995 96 to 6195 in 2008 09. It highlights athletic program struggles then rebound under Lew Perkins, with an Orange Bowl trophy and a national title, and Hemenway's push to detach KU Hospital from state status and pursue National Cancer Institute designation as a top priority since 2005.
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Lew Perkins
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Kansas Chancellor Hemenway Salary Raise Details
The Kansas Board of Regents granted Chancellor Hemenway a 22.5 percent pay raise three months ago, lifting his potential compensation to 340,352. Of this, 267,177 comes from state funds. The text notes his publishing work and roles at the University of Kansas.
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Lawrence Crime Ties Suspect Attacks Since 2004
Police say a recent rape at a southwest Lawrence home may be connected to four earlier assaults dating back to 2004. A 19 year old KU student was attacked by an unidentified male who entered her home armed with a weapon. Officers searched areas along Highway 10 bypass and near 271 Street Wakarusa Drive for evidence as detectives work a major case with thousands of hours spent.
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Transportation leaders seek input on merging two major systems
City transit officials invite public feedback on combining the community's two largest transit networks. Officials emphasize potential service improvements and fare harmonization while noting stakeholder meetings and online surveys to gather viewpoints from riders, businesses, and neighbors.
State delays payments to Kansas schools budget shortfall grows
State tax receipts fall short by 147 million this year increasing risk to a potential 1 billion next year. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius budget director Duane Goossen says 165 million was paid to 297 districts for December, 55 million less than due. Deputy Education Commissioner Dale Dennis notes districts cope so far, while lawmakers prepare for 2009 budget cuts and social services reductions.
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Dale Dennis
Capitol restoration delayed as budget pressures rise
Lawmakers and the Capitol Restoration Commission postponed bonds for the final phase of the project delaying the north wing renovation and the new visitor center. The project, initially funded at 211 million with possible final costs around 285.6 million, faces state revenue shortfalls and looming budget cuts as the 201st Legislature convenes.
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