Politics & Law:
* James B. Weaver: A prominent Populist Party leader and presidential candidate.
* William Allen White: Influential journalist and editor of the Emporia Gazette.
* Robert Dole: Long-serving U.S. Senator and former Republican presidential nominee.
Arts & Entertainment:
* Langston Hughes: Central figure of the Harlem Renaissance, poet, and playwright. (While some sources debate the extent of his time at KU, he's frequently associated with the university.)
* Paul R. Simon: Musician and singer-songwriter.
* Donna Reed: Academy Award-winning actress.
Science & Technology:
* David R. Cheriton: Computer scientist and entrepreneur, early investor in Google.
* James Naismith: Inventor of basketball. (While he wasn't a student, he taught physical education and coached at KU.)
Sports:
* Numerous notable athletes across various sports, but listing them all would be extensive. A search for "famous KU athletes" will yield many names depending on the sport.
This is just a small sample. Many other accomplished individuals have graduated from KU. The specific individuals considered "famous" can also be subjective. To find more, I recommend searching the University of Kansas's website for alumni profiles or using online databases dedicated to notable alumni.