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A. Kenneth Pye

A. Kenneth Pye

American academic (1931–1994)

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

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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]

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    Marquis Who's Who on the Web
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    "A. Kenneth Pye, 62, S.M.U. President Who Restored Sports". The New York Times. 12 July 1994.
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    The Buffalonian. Buffalo, NY: University of Buffalo. 1952. p. 104.
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    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".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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    "Deans of Duke Law School | Duke University School of Law".
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    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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