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Simons’ Saturday Column: VP debate sets stage for 2nd Obama-Romney duel
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
October 13, 2012
The buildup and hype for Thursday’s debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Rep. Paul Ryan placed enormous pressures on the two men to carry out and execute specific goals for each of their parties.
Simons’ Saturday Column: State must demand change to upgrade universities
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
October 6, 2012
It was good to learn Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback believes rankings count, as in rankings for academic and research excellence at major colleges and universities.
Simons’ Saturday Column: Commentators spur concerns about upcoming vote
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
September 29, 2012
Driving across the country the past two days listening to talk radio, both conservative and liberal, leaves this writer confused, angry, puzzled, frustrated and frightened about the upcoming presidential election, now less than 40 days away.
KU should be concerned about AAU membership
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
September 22, 2012
A Journal-World editorial last weekend focused on the lack of leadership at Kansas University and the downward slide of KU in the annual U.S. News and World Report rankings of public and private American universities.
Rec center puzzle involves many pieces and players
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
September 15, 2012
For some people, one of the best ways to get their minds off everyday troubles or pressures is to work on a jigsaw puzzle.
Hiring new dean is top priority for KU medical school
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
September 8, 2012
Kansas University School of Medicine faculty members and students had hoped the current school year would start with a new dean. Even if he or she wasn’t able to move into the dean’s office by the start of classes, it would have been nice for the name of the new dean to be known.
Nation’s condition argues against Obama re-election
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
September 1, 2012
The Republican presidential nominating convention is over, and, within days, Democrats will be gathering for their convention to formally launch their effort to give President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden another four years to run the country.
KU visit should be highlight for prospective students
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
August 25, 2012
For one reason or another, there seems to be increased attention among those involved with higher education on how to minimize dropouts or “churn” within their student bodies, how to recruit students, the ever-escalating cost of attending a top-grade traditional college or university, the role of for-profit schools and the role of community colleges and technical schools.
Schools must ramp up efforts to justify funding
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
August 18, 2012
Following the recent Kansas primary elections, there has been much talk about the possible repercussions of conservative Republican candidates ousting more moderate-leaning officeholders.
Football and political games have many similarities
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
August 11, 2012
Primary elections are over, and the race for the White House now moves into high gear. Republican and Democratic national conventions will take place in a few weeks, and there will be a brutal, fierce and costly battle between now and the Nov. 6 general election.
NCI effort carries huge financial obligation for KU
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
July 28, 2012
More on the recent formal announcement about the National Cancer Institute designation awarded to Kansas University.
Obama’s public approval ratings hard to explain
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
July 20, 2012
How gullible can the public be relative to the upcoming U.S. presidential election?
Years of work went into cancer center designation
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
July 14, 2012
Thursday’s formal announcement that the Kansas University School of Medicine had received the highly prized and prestigious National Cancer Institute designation is great news!

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