A. Kenneth Pye

August Kenneth Pye (August 21, 1931 – July 11, 1994)[1] was the President of Southern Methodist University from 1987 to 1994.

A. Kenneth Pye
Born
August Kenneth Pye

(1931-08-21)August 21, 1931
New York City, US
DiedJuly 11, 1994(1994-07-11) (aged 62)
Lake City, Colorado, US
Resting placeDurham, North Carolina
Education
  • University at Buffalo (B.A.)
  • Georgetown University (J.D.)
  • Georgetown University (LL.M.)
Occupations
  • Dean of Duke Law School
  • President of Southern Methodist University
Known for
  • Assuming the President role of Southern Methodist University six months after the NCAA banned the high profile SMU football program due to financial payments received by players from alumni boosters.
  • Restoring the Southern Methodist University football program to the Southwest Conference and revitalizing the university athletic programs.
SpouseJudith Hope
Children1

Biography

August Kenneth Pye was born in New York City in 1931.[2] He graduated from the University at Buffalo with a B.A., and later received J.D. and LL.M. degrees from Georgetown University.[2] While a student at Buffalo, he became a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.[3] He served as Dean of Duke Law School from 1968 to 1970 and from 1973 to 1976.[4][5] He served as President of Southern Methodist University in 1987 and was active on the NCAA Presidents Commission.[6] In 1994, he resigned at SMU for health issues.[2] He died of cancer in 1994 in Lake City, Colorado.[2]

References
  1. Marquis Who's Who on the Web
  2. "A. Kenneth Pye, 62, S.M.U. President Who Restored Sports". The New York Times. 12 July 1994.
  3. The Buffalonian. Buffalo, NY: University of Buffalo. 1952. p. 104.
  4. Durham, Duke Law 210 Science Drive Box 90362; Office613-7006, NC 27708. "Law Alumni Association honors community members for career accomplishments, dedication to Duke Law - Duke University School of Law".
  5. https://web.law.duke.edu/history/deans/
  6. Rose, Laurence M. "College Presidents and the NCAA Presidents ' Commission: All Bark and No Bite". repository.law.miami.edu. University of Miami. Retrieved 17 July 2023.


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