KU News Release

KU chancellor issues statement on death of student Ryan M. Kanost

LAWERENCE — University of Kansas Chancellor Robert E. Hemenway made the following statement in response to the death Saturday morning of Ryan M. Kanost, a senior in biology from Manhattan. Kanost, an honor roll student, died in a hit-and-run when he was struck by a car while crossing a street at 13th and Kentucky in Lawrence. Funeral services are pending.

“On behalf of the entire KU community, I want to express my profound sorrow at the tragic loss of Ryan Kanost, a bright young man and an honor student who had so much promise and potential. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.”

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