Robert Hemenway

Robert Emery Hemenway (August 10, 1941 – July 31, 2015) was the 16th chancellor of the University of Kansas (KU).

Starting in 2002, he served on the board of directors of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges.

Upon his arrival at KU, Hemenway prioritized making it a Top 25 academic institution in America.

[4] On December 8, 2008, Hemenway announced that he would step down as chancellor on June 30, 2009, after serving 14 years in the position.

[5] He announced that he would be transitioning to the role of faculty member after taking a sabbatical during the 2009–10 academic year, to write a book on intercollegiate athletics and American values.