Longtime journalist inducted into Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame
Former Journal-World journalist Ralph Gage was inducted into the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame at the Kansas Press Association convention in Overland Park. During 43 years with the Journal-World and The World Company he served as managing editor, general manager, and COO while covering KU and events such as the 1970 burning of the Kansas Union. He retired from daily operations in 2013 but remains on The World Company's board.
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Kansas Senate Rift Surfaces Over School Funding Vote
Lawrence Democrat Marci Francisco voted pass on a school funding equity bill now before the Kansas Supreme Court. Minority Leader Anthony Hensley of Topeka blasted her in a text message saying, Marci, I'm done with you, accusing her of undermining leadership and voting to undermine the education community.
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KU Announces Final Provost Candidate Chaden Djalali
Kansas University names Chaden Djalali as the final candidate for provost. Djalali, dean of liberal arts at Iowa and a nuclear physicist, will present Monday 4 to 5 PM in Adams Alumni Center. He has led Iowa’s CLAS since 2012 and previously chaired USC physics.
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Provost Choice Key to KU's Brighter Future
Saturday column urges KU to appoint a highly respected, effective provost and chancellor pair to sharpen campus intellect, raise research quality, and improve Topeka advocacy. It notes past missteps, calls for strong communicators, and stresses the need for a united leadership team to unlock KU’s potential.
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University leadership urged to prevent decline at KU
Commentator discusses dire state at KU with faculty fears of mid career losses and budget cuts. Topeka's 3 percent allotment reduction threatens $17 million annually, KU Lawrence facing $4 million and KU Medical Center $3.2 million per year. Urges strong provost leadership, clearer vision, and renewed morale to restore excellence and national standing.
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