Tag: The University of Kansas (KU)

KU unveils ‘Origin Stories’ of its best-known traditions; project reunites KC artist with her alma mater

By Tommy Felts / October 27, 2023

LAWRENCE — An installation inspired by a phrase deeply familiar to University of Kansas alumni and fans across the region — “Rock Chalk Jayhawk KU” — is set to be permanently displayed on Mount Oread, diving deep into the origins of the local traditions. “It all began with being interested in the origin stories of…

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KU event to connect hundreds of students with KC startups

By Tommy Felts / March 16, 2017

To boost Kansas City’s growing startup community, the University of Kansas is hosting an event hoping to connect students with future employer prospects. Set for 2:00 p.m. on April 11, the KU Startup Job and Internship Fair expects to host about 200 students and over 20 area startups to connect and learn from presentations. The…

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Kansas Citians preparing for plethora of pitch competitions

By Tommy Felts / October 13, 2016

A staple of early-stage business — the elevator pitch — will be on full display for the Kansas City community in coming weeks. Entrepreneurs from around the metro area have several upcoming opportunities to pitch their businesses or to hear other innovators deliver spiels on their firms. Here are few of those events. The University of Kansas’…

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KU to host area startups for career day

By Tommy Felts / February 3, 2016

The University of Kansas on Wednesday announced its largest-ever multi-disciplinary career fair for startups in the Midwest. The Startup Job and Internship Fair — set for March 1 — will connect students studying everything from engineering to design with startups from Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. The fair is open to any and all area small…

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Regional Roundup

A vibrant arts culture leads to innovation and why hometown investors are vital

By Tommy Felts / January 28, 2016

Here’s this week’s dish on why the arts community shouldn’t be a benched player on the sidelines of a city’s economy game; the importance of hometown investors to thriving startup communities; and what universities are doing to keep the talent pipeline strong for an entrepreneurial future. Check out more in this series here. The Atlantic…

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