Greetings, Jayhawks!

Fall has arrived on Mount Oread as we celebrate the colors and pageantry of the season. In this issue, read about the Spencer Museum of Art's new exhibit and conference on the life and work of Kansas native and Harlem Renaissance artist Aaron Douglas.

Fall also is a time to trumpet KU successes, including several new national rankings to attract the likes of Edward J. Fensholt, the incoming Olathe freshman who aced the ACT. Cheer on the Jayhawks this fall as Big 12 play approaches, and join us for one of our game day tailgates here at the Adams Alumni Center. We have much to celebrate!

Warmest wishes from the Hill,
KU Alumni Association


Late Night preview, KU football update
The annual Late Night in the Phog celebration will kick off an exciting basketball season at Allen Field House, just before the Jayhawks face the Baylor Bears on the gridiron for their Big 12 home opener. Read more...
Spencer celebrates Aaron Douglas
A major exhibition celebrating the life, work and legacy of Aaron Douglas, an African-American from Kansas recognized as the most important visual artist of the Harlem Renaissance, opened at KU’s Spencer Museum of Art. Read more...
Freshman aces ACT, earns scholarship
When Edward Fensholt first took the ACT college entrance exam, he scored 34 out of a possible 36. He might have settled for the near perfect score, but gave it another try when he learned about the perfect KU scholarship. Read more...
KU continues to draw national praise
The University continues to be ranked among the nation's top 50 public universities, according to U.S. News and World Report, the Fiske Guide to Colleges and the Princeton Review. Read more...
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Two KU graduates, business leaders Cynthia Carroll, g'82, and Linda Zarda Cook, e'80, are listed among the world's 100 most powerful women, according to a recent issue of Forbes magazine. Read more about the noteworthy pair.

This Week In KU History
Sept. 27, 1896:  The University of Kansas football team dons crimson and blue uniforms for the first time. Read the full story.
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Alumni Day
Sept. 22 is KU Alumni Association Day! In recognition of your KU Alumni Association membership, you can purchase tickets to the Florida International game for just $25 (regularly $35). Buy your tickets online now by entering the promotional code "KUAA" or present your Association membership card at any ticket window on game day.


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