KU News Release

KU chancellor issues statement on death of Hortense ‘Tensie’ Oldfather

LAWRENCE – University of Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway issued the following condolence statement in response to the death Tuesday of Hortense “Tensie” Oldfather, a longtime philanthropist and friend of the university.

“Tensie Oldfather made a lasting impact on the University of Kansas through her kindness and generosity. As recently as this past weekend, Tensie’s gifts helped protect a treasured piece of Douglas County prairie. On behalf of the entire university community, I offer my deepest condolences to her family and the many others whose lives she touched.”

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