Foster family opens home to dozens of children over years
Mary and Mike Tye of Pleasant Grove began fostering in 2006 at their eldest child's urging. Since then they have hosted more than 60 foster children, providing safety and affection while their own three bio-children grew up. The family calls fostering a mission field and notes their kids’ advanced degrees reflect the family focus on care.
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KU Commencement 2018 Held at Memorial Stadium Today
Nearly 4,000 KU graduates from the class of 2018 will walk through the Campanile into Memorial Stadium for the 146th commencement at 10 30 a m on Mother's Day in Lawrence. The university lists more than 5 000 degree candidates.
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Kansas Athletics saw staff salaries soar after 2012 TV deal
In 2013 KU support staff salaries rose from 14.1 million to 20.1 million as the Big 12 media pact with FOX and ESPN accelerated athletic department budgets. Administration salaries later climbed to 21 million in 2017, with the department supporting about 500 student athletes.
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KU Athletics Burn Through City Services Budget Wars
Lawrence’s 2017 city budget allocates 81.9 million to police fire and roads while Kansas Athletics spends 94.7 million hosting events and supporting about 500 student athletes. The figures stem from Kansas Athletics audited financial statements illustrating the sport’s fiscal heft.
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