University of Kansas
- United States
- Founded 1864
Overview
The University of Kansas (KU) is a public research university with its main campus in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1864Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | LawrenceSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 24,502 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | ku.edu (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Juan Manuel Santos (opens in a new tab)president of Colombia from 2010 to 2018
- Paul Rudd (opens in a new tab)American actor (born 1969)
- Wilt Chamberlain (opens in a new tab)American basketball player (1936–1999)
- Clyde Tombaugh (opens in a new tab)American astronomer (1906–1997)
- Mandy Patinkin (opens in a new tab)American actor and singer (born 1952)
- Bob Dole (opens in a new tab)American politician (1923–2021)
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