A. Kenneth Pye

A. Kenneth Pye
Born	August Kenneth Pye (1931-08-21)August 21, 1931 New York City, New York
Died	Lake City, Colorado
Cause of death	Cancer
Resting place	Durham, North Carolina
Education	University at Buffalo (B.A.) Georgetown University (J.D.) Georgetown University (LL.M.)
Alma mater	University of Buffalo Georgetown University
Occupation	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.
Spouse(s)	Judith Hope
Children	Henry W. Pye

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

Biography

August Kenneth Pye was born in New York City in 1931. He graduated from the University at Buffalo with a B.A., and later received J.D. and LL.M. degrees from Georgetown University. While a student at Buffalo, he became a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. He served as Dean of Duke Law School from 1968 to 1970 and from 1973 to 1976. He served as President of Southern Methodist University from 1987 to 1994, when he resigned for health issues. He died of cancer in 1994 in Lake City, Colorado.

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Preceded by L. Donald Shields	President of Southern Methodist University 1987–1994	Succeeded by R. Gerald Turner