Girod Named KU Medical Center Leader for New Era
Oregon native Girod, longtime head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, becomes KU Medical Center executive vice chancellor on February 1. He aims to elevate the School of Medicine into a top 25 national program, strengthen NIH funding, and push a new health education building with Brownback backing. He vows early dean hire, broader campus and external ties, and closer collaboration across medicine, nursing, and health professions amid fiscal constraints.
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Chestnut Portraits Vision for Lawrence Commission Bid
Former Lawrence mayor Rob Chestnut, among 11 candidates for the City Commission, argues Horizon 2020 must adapt to changing growth patterns including Berry Plastics’ warehouse expansion. He emphasizes fiscally responsible budgets, aging waterlines, and a plan for police facilities while stressing open-minded leadership and consensus on economic development. The primary is Feb 26, with the general election April 2.
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