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State Fair

The Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson attracts more than 300,000 people of all ages, giving KU an opportunity to showcase the advantages of being a Jayhawk and how the school serves the state. Be sure to stop by to ask questions, grab giveaways, and register for drawings to win KU prizes. We'll see you there!


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Charles Persinger

Charles Persinger

Director of University Ceremonies and Special Events
785-864-7103

KU Commencement 2013
Jayhawks take their first photos as KU graduates.
Half of all Kansas doctors trained at #KU . #growKS #ksleg
2013 KU Commencement Highlights The University of Kansas celebrated its 141st Commencement on May 19, 2013. More than 4,500 graduates were conferred degrees, and three individuals - Karole Armitage, Wendell Castle and Wes Jackson - received honorary degrees in recognition of their contributions to our world. See the names of the graduates: http://news.ku.edu/2013/05/17/ku-announces-spring-2013-candidates-degree Read Chancellor Gray-Little's farewell to the graduates: http://chancellor.ku.edu/speeches/2013/may17 Learn more about the honorary degree recipients: http://honorarydegrees.ku.edu

One of 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities

2nd in the nation 2011-12 for prestigious faculty Fulbright awards

26 Rhodes Scholars

Nearly $290 million in financial aid annually

One of 9 public universities with outstanding study abroad programs.
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48 nationally ranked graduate programs.
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Top 50 nationwide for size of library collection.
—ALA

$256 million in externally funded research expenditures