McKay University was an institution of higher learning located just outside the city of Endurance on Mars. Professor Sonek Pran was a tenured professor of history at McKay University from 2361 through 2381. (ST novel: A Singular Destiny) Author Keith R.A. DeCandido noted on TrekBBS.com that McKay University is named for Michael McKay of the European Space Operations Centre, a manager and director for ESOC's Mars Express probe.