What does KU stand for in relation to the University of Kansas?

Q: What does KU stand for in relation to the University of Kansas?


A: KU stands for Kansas Jayhawks, which is the name of the athletic teams that represent the University of Kansas.

Q: How many schools in Kansas are in the NCAA Division I?


A: There are three schools in Kansas that are in the NCAA Division I, and the University of Kansas is one of them.

Q: What conference do the Jayhawks belong to?


A: The Jayhawks are a part of the Big 12 Conference.

Q: How many NCAA Division I championships have KU athletic teams won?


A: KU athletic teams have won a total of eleven NCAA Division I championships.

Q: Which sports have KU men's teams won NCAA Division I championships in?


A: KU men's teams have won NCAA Division I championships in basketball, cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field.

Q: Has KU women's teams won any NCAA Division I championships?


A: Yes, KU women's outdoor track and field team has won one NCAA Division I championship.

Q: What is the origin of the name "Jayhawks" for the KU athletic teams?


A: The "Jayhawks" name comes from the Kansas Jayhawker freedom fighter and anti-slavery movement during the Bleeding Kansas era of the American Civil War.

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