Speeches & Publications

Testimony & reports

Interim Chancellor Atkinson: Students, economy affected by cuts
The more than $36 million in cuts and unfunded mandates that the University of Kansas has had to make during the state budget crisis will affect students and the Kansas economy, Interim Chancellor Barbara Atkinson told legislators today. She testified to the Legislative Educational Planning Committee during the panel's hearing on the effects state budget cuts are having on K-12 and higher education.
Read the Interim Chancellor's testimony here (PDF)

KU officials: Budget cuts would harm state economy
During a meeting of the House Education Budget Committee, officials from the University of Kansas outlined the economic benefits KU brings to the state and discussed the negative impact cuts to KU would have on Kansas' future prosperity. Chancellor Hemenway submitted written testimony, while Provost Lariviere and KUMC Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Barbara Atkinson both spoke with legislators.
Read the Chancellor's written testimony here (PDF)

Chancellor details KU's successes, budget challenges for legislators
Chancellor Hemenway testified to the Senate Ways & Means Subcommittee on Higher Education today, outlining the accomplishments at KU over the past year and how the university is effectively using state resources, as well as detailing the challenges posed by budget cuts.
Read the Chancellor's written testimony here (PDF)

KU leaders: Bill would help recruit more students to Kansas
House Bill 2007 would allow KU and other state universities to implement innovative recruitment plans to bring more out-of-state students to Kansas. KU leaders told the House Higher Education Committee about one such plan - the Jayhawk Generations Tuition Plan - that would target students whose parents or grandparents graduated from KU and who meet certain academic requirements.
KU testimony in favor of House Bill 2007 (PDF)

Hemenway outlines $9 million in savings and efficiencies
Noting the university's obligation to the public and to students and families, Chancellor Hemenway detailed how KU is on track to achieve $9 million in savings and efficiencies this year.
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KU chancellor announces he will step down June 30 to return to teaching, writing
Chancellor Robert E. Hemenway, who since 1995 has led the University of Kansas through an unprecedented period of progress and expansion, announced today that he will step down from the post effective June 30, 2009.
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Hemenway addresses annual Chancellor's Club dinner
Noting wildly successful year, Chancellor speaks about how the university can sustain andbuild on the excellence achieved in 2008.
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Text of Chancellor Robert Hemenway's 2008 State of the University Address
The following are University of Kansas Chancellor Robert E. Hemenway's prepared remarks for the All-University Supper.
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Chancellor Hemenway's annual campus report to the Kansas Board of Regents
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Chancellor testifies before state senate subcommittee on higher education
Chancellor's testimony to the Kansas Senate Ways and Means Subcommittee on Higher Education.
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Chancellor speaks to Kansas House Education Budget Committee
Chancellor's testimony today before the Kansas House Education Budget Committee.
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The KU Vision
Chancellor Hemenway's annual campus report to the Kansas Board of Regents.
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Chancellor testifies on the university's budget
Chancellor Hemenway gave testimony before the Senate Ways and Means Subcommittee on Higher Education
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Chancellor's testimony to the House Committee on Health and Human Services today in Topeka
Chancellor Hemenway gave the following testimony before the House Committee on Health and Human Services today at the Statehouse in Topeka
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Chancellor testifies on the university's budget
University of Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway testified today before the Education Budget Committee.
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Chancellor Hemenway's testimony to Joint Committee on Legislative Budget
University of Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway's prepared testimony for a hearing of the Joint Committee on Legislative Budget at the Statehouse in Topeka.
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The KU Vision
Chancellor Hemenway's annual campus report to the Kansas Board of Regents. Download Powerpoint (901 K)

Chancellor's testimony to House Education Budget Committee today in Topeka
University of Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway gave the following testimony to the House Education Budget Committee today at the Statehouse in Topeka.
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Efficiencies Report
Chancellor Hemenway's presentation to the Kansas Board of Regents on cost reductions and service improvements
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Introduction of writer Salman Rushdie
Each year a university has the privilege to acknowledge moments of great significance.
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The KU Vision
Chancellor Hemenway's annual campus report to the Kansas Board of Regents.
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Prepared Testimony by KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway
Senate Ways and Means Subcommittee for Education.
Thank you, Senator Morris and members of the subcommittee, for this opportunity to review the governor's budget proposal and other issues that affect the University of Kansas.
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