End of KU Surprises Ends 16 Year Kemper Teaching Patrol
Editorial notes that Kansas University will not repeat the surprise patrol tradition that announced William T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence to faculty. Since 1996 the program distributed over $1.55 million to more than 300 recipients, funded by the Kemper Foundation and KU Endowment. A Sept. 12 reception will honor the contributors and past winners.
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National media find Todd Akin and his Akinmaniacs
Kevin Horrigan profiles Todd Akin from Missouri politics on the rise. The piece traces his career from the Missouri House to the Senate race, noting his conservative stances on social issues and spending, evangelical roots, and the moment his remarks on rape and pregnancy drew national attention.
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When government tackles obesity and paternalism
George Will argues that government size reduces effectiveness of obesity policies. He cites CPPW and Obamacare linked funding, CDC grants, and local tax proposals while challenging the premise of using information provision and taxes to nudge behavior. He notes studies finding limited impact and warns of expanding mandates as paternalism grows.
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