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Marketing student shares 3 lessons learned from an internship abroad in Italy
At the beginning of 2021, I never thought I’d be able to make my study abroad dreams a reality. As I sit here three months later, I couldn’t be more grateful for the turn of events that brought me to the birthplace of the Renaissance. (1200 words)
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Business and journalism students team up on Covid-19 task force
In order to re-engage students and encourage pandemic safety, KU assembled a group of business and journalism students this spring to build a campaign for students, by students. (730 words)
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MBA student connects Kansas City residents with vaccine appointments
University of Kansas MBA student Anureet Hans has created a website to help people in the Kansas City metro area find COVID-19 vaccines. (340 words)
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Nonprofit Service Club gives service-oriented students the opportunity to volunteer in their field
A group of business students started a new club on campus to students the opportunity to gain experience in the nonprofit sector while contributing their time and talents to the Lawrence community. (700 words)
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KU MBA graduate promoted to CEO of Lawrence-based solar and electrical company
Shortly after completing his MBA, alumnus Malcolm Proudfit was recently promoted to CEO of Good Energy Solutions. Good Energy Solutions provides solar energy systems to residential and commercial customers in Kansas and Missouri. (440 words)
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Marketing senior gains practical experience working in Australia
Payton Wilson’s first study abroad trip was to Eutin, Germany, a sister city of Lawrence. Since then, he has embraced life abroad and pursued a lucrative career nearly 9,000 miles away from KU. (600 words + video)
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Mentorship helps senior Lauren Faulkner define her career path
Senior Lauren Faulkner studied marketing and strategic communication at KU. Like many students, Faulkner wanted to study business, but also pursue a career where she could flex her creative muscles. (715 words)
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School of Business graduate awarded $20K for social media startup
Max Schanker, a 2019 School of Business graduate, and the team behind the new app SWOT recently received a $20,000 grant from Digital Sandbox KC to get the platform off the ground. (730 words)
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Blues, Brews & Bites festival raises $31,000 for Topeka foster families
It’s summertime and the living is easy at the second annual Blues, Brews & Bites festival in Topeka’s historic Ward Meade Park. (380 words)
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Quarantining with 62 friends: how one greek chapter house at KU narrowly avoided a COVID-19 outbreak
The hallmark of college greek life is a hedonistic expression of youth. Characterized by widespread drinking, partying, and risk-taking, greek life mixes with COVID-19 like oil in water. (1000 words + broadcast script)
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City of Lawrence votes to return sacred prayer rock to Kaw Nation
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution that formally apologizes to the Kaw Nation for the appropriation of its sacred In´zhúje´waxóbe. The resolution also solidifies the prayer rock’s return without any condition. (265 words)
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Personality Profile: Petricia Hall
Petricia Hall’s eclectic style and joyful demeanor distinguish her as a patron of the arts. Always decked out in an assortment of vintage items, Hall is an assuredly creative individual. (520 words)