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Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
Dolph Simons, Jr., is chairman of the World Company.
Recent stories
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Interim dean pushed KU engineering school forward
- June 1, 2013
- The question of what makes a top-flight university can be answered a number of ways, but, in the end, most observers are likely to say a superior faculty is the most critical factor.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: KU’s legislative lobbying effort lacks clout, continuity
- May 25, 2013
- The headline states, “KU changing lobbying strategy in middle of state budget fight.” The story said Kansas University officials have decided to change their lobbying tactics with members of the Kansas Legislature by putting long-time contract lobbyist Kathy Damron, figuratively speaking, out to pasture and reassigning her to focus on outreach with “key stakeholders and community leaders across Kansas on behalf of the university.”
- Simons’ Saturday Column: How does KU rank in customer satisfaction?
- May 18, 2013
- This is a very special weekend in Lawrence as thousands of students from around the country and abroad will be participating in commencement activities at Kansas University.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Lawrence has lost growth, economic momentum
- May 4, 2013
- Fairly soon, former and current local city officials should get the message Lawrence is not doing so well as a business center that generates jobs, retail sales and tax revenues and attracts new business and new residents.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Menards again reveals city’s stunted retail thinking
- April 27, 2013
- Here we go again. As soon as Menards officials announced their plans to enter the Lawrence market, the usual debate opened up about what stores should be allowed to build in Lawrence.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Universities should put spotlight on academic stars
- April 13, 2013
- How long has it been since the university called a news conference to announce a student, faculty member or dean was leaving KU or that an all-star recruit was coming to the campus as a student, faculty member or dean? T
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Kansas should work to repeat early KBA successes
- April 6, 2013
- The early success of the KBA should serve as an example of what can be done to improve the economic development of the state — if there is visionary leadership.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: KU mission should include helping grads find jobs
- March 30, 2013
- Kansas University commencement exercises are two months away, on Sunday, May 19. It would be interesting to know what percentage of the graduates have jobs lined up that tie in with their studies at the university. A substantial number of the men and women may be considering graduate studies, and there will be those who choose to enter one of the nation’s military branches.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: KU needs new tactics in its pursuit of state funding
- March 23, 2013
- Throughout the country, state legislatures are trying to figure out how to accommodate appeals for increased funding for a multitude of programs while also trying to minimize, or even reduce, tax rates on their residents. At the same time, these state lawmakers must factor in the unknowns relative to the level of federal funding their states will receive and how this will affect the overall fiscal picture of each state.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Tax breaks for college athletic ‘charity’ spur scrutiny
- March 16, 2013
- Earlier this week, Fox News had a story that should be of great interest to fans of Kansas University athletic programs and those who are generous in their fiscal contributions to the KU Endowment Association. The story told of a $250 million renovation of the football stadium at the University of Washington in Seattle. According to the Fox News report, the current nationwide race for the best football stadiums is the “rage” among universities and their athletics departments. However, “some might be surprised to learn that taxpayers are footing a part of the bill.”
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- Blog: State seeking proposal to develop resort at Clinton Lake State Park June 18, 2013 · 20 comments
- Kansas Board of Regents to vote on proposed tuition, fee increases June 18, 2013 · 9 comments
- Report says schools underfunded $657 million in FY 2015 June 17, 2013 · 5 comments
- Residents irate over quarry blasting June 18, 2013 · 7 comments
- Kobach considering filing charges against protesters who came to his home June 17, 2013 · 109 comments
- Former KU student sentenced to 30 days in jail, barred from social media, for attacking female student June 18, 2013 · 3 comments
- Letter: Energy folly June 15, 2013 · 41 comments
- U.S. Supreme Court strikes down voter registration law similar to the one in Kansas June 17, 2013 · 75 comments
- Blog: City commissioners now will consider 700 block of Vermont as home for downtown transit hub June 18, 2013 · 15 comments
- Opinion: Redskins mascot can’t be justified June 16, 2013 · 94 comments
- Freshman Frankamp brings hot shot to KU June 18, 2013
- Residents irate over quarry blasting June 18, 2013
- New TV deal expands KU athletics coverage, access June 18, 2013
- Clinton Lake resort discussions resurface September 6, 2012
- Regents to consider bonds for new engineering building June 18, 2013
- Free State’s Dieker, Hodison first-team all-league soccer June 4, 2013
- KU grad student wins national fellowship to help young kids deal with intense stress June 13, 2013
- City girls make all-region soccer June 1, 2013
- Senate Democratic leader asks attorney general whether Supreme Court's voter decision affects Kansas June 18, 2013
- Opinion: Latin America courts U.S. startups June 18, 2013


