Perkins retirement at KU raises questions over payout and future
Perkins exits as Kansas Athletics amid scrutiny of fundraising and a misused ticket system. Chancellor Gray-Little praised firm actions while critics cite greed and eroding academics athletics ties. Mixed campus reaction follows shift as ethics probe continues and supporters warn trust must be rebuilt.
Timeline of Lew Perkins tenure at Kansas University
Lew Perkins arrived at Kansas University in 2003 after success at Connecticut replacing Al Bohl. He boosted KU athletic budget from 27 million to over 55 million annually and earned Time magazine top sports executive in 2008. His final years recalled struggles with Mangino's conduct, ticket scalping fallout, and a blackmail scandal.
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Kansas University mourns renowned dance professor Janet Hamburg
KU officials and colleagues mourn Janet Hamburg a globally recognized dance professor who advanced movement analysis and Parkinsons treatment. Hamburg 59 died Saturday in New York City after a fall she joined KU in 1979 and earned the Laban Award for Creative Achievement. Her work included Motivating Moves for People with Parkinsons and a community outreach role with local retirees. Memorial gifts support the Janet Hamburg Dance Scholarship at KU Endowment.
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