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Because UK was already taken by the University of Kentucky, (UK). So Kansas chose, KU meaning Kansas University.
The above answer is not correct. The university located in Lawrence, Kansas, called itself KU long before there was a school called the University of Kentucky. Although both schools were established in 1865, the Kentucky school was originally called the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky. It did not become the University of Kentucky until 1916. KU's famous Rock Chalk Chant, "Rock Chalk Jayhawk, KU," was written in 1886. Old pictures from the 1890's show KU football teams with uniforms bearing the imprint: "KU."
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What city is Kansas University in?
KU is located in Lawrence.
Where is there a KU bookstore in New York?
No, KU means Kansas University and therefor the only bookstore by that name can be found on the campus of the Kansas University and not in New York. They have no further locations.
Which university was open first KSU or KU?
Kansas state!
What college did Mario chalmers go to?
KU (The University of Kansas)
Is there is a New York where is York?
No, KU means Kansas University and therefor the only bookstore by that name can be found on the campus of the Kansas University and not in New York. They have no further locations.
What has the author J Bunker Clark written?
J. Bunker Clark has written: 'Charles Zeuner Fantasies and Fugues' 'Music at Ku' -- subject(s): University of Kansas, University of Kansas. Dept. of Music 'Music & dance at KU' -- subject(s): History, University of Kansas, University of Kansas. Dept. of Music & Dance 'The dawning of American keyboard music' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Music, Piano music
How far is Kansas University from Missouri University?
Well it depends on which universities of Kansas you are talking about as well as which universities of Missouri you are talking about. I imagine you mean Mizzou and KU but here is both. University of Missouri Columbia TO Kansas State University is 291 miles. University of Missouri Columbia TO University of Kansas is 246 miles.
When does the KU Football season start?
The 2013 Kansas University Football season starts on September the 7th 2013. The Kandsas Jayhawks are playing South Dakoata University in Lawrence Kansas.
When was the first black football player for the University of Kansas?
gale sayers Gale Sayers is not correct. Ed Harvey was the first. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1894, about 60 years before an African-American football player was allowed on the field at the University of Missouri. Ed's brothers also attended KU and played varsity sports. One of them became a doctor, another a lawyer with a law degree from KU.
What years did Gale Sayers attend High School?
Gale Sayers attended the University of Kansas.
Inventor of basketball but later becaame a coach for the University of Kansas?
Dr. James Naismith. Ironically the only KU coach to ever post a losing record!
What fictional bird is the mascot of Kansas University?
The name of the KU Mascot is the jay hawk , however the names of the costumed mascots are Big Jay & Baby Jay.
