KU Roundup: KU students win awards at Capitol summit; two selected as finalists for Truman Scholarships; new leader named at KUMC-Salina

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KU Roundup

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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KU students win awards
at Capitol Graduate Summit

Two graduate students from the University of Kansas received awards at the 16th annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit. James Lafikes, doctoral student in civil engineering, received a research award from the Office of Graduate Studies, and Zoe Dimond, doctoral student in microbiology, received a research award from BioKansas.
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Two students selected as finalists
for Harry S. Truman Scholarships

KU juniors from Overland Park and Topeka are among 190 finalists for the prestigious awards. The scholarships are given to juniors for leadership in public service.
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Dr. Robert Moser named new leader
of KU School of Medicine-Salina

The University of Kansas Medical Center has named an experienced physician and educator as the next dean of the KU School of Medicine-Salina, effective May 1.
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'Lab-on-a-chip' technology
detects cancer faster and cheaper

A new ultrasensitive diagnostic device invented by researchers at KU's Lawrence campus, KU Cancer Center and KU Medical Center could allow doctors to detect cancer quickly from a droplet of blood or plasma, leading to timelier interventions and better outcomes for patients..
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Second 24-hour giving campaign
raises more than $1 million for KU

The Feb. 20 day of giving topped last year's totals in terms of money raised and total number of gifts received.
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KU students win awards at Capitol Graduate Summit

Two students selected as finalists for Harry S. Truman Scholarships

Dr. Robert Moser named new leader of KU School of Medicine-Salina

'Lab-on-a-chip' technology detects cancer faster and cheaper

Second 24-hour giving campaign raises more than $1 million for KU