In a relative short period of 30 years, the Kansas University Hospital has transitioned from a poorly managed, almost-out-of-money hospital with dwindling patients, high turnover in faculty and doctors, poor staff morale with its leaders ready to put up a “Hospital For Sale” sign. Today,
Years ago, Lawrence and the University of Kansas were looked to as having one of the nation’s best examples of a healthy, workable “town and gown” relationship. City and university officials from throughout the country came to Lawrence seeking answers to, “What’s the secret?” “How
Civic-minded individuals in several United States cities and a number of the world’s major metropolitan areas consider a fine world-class orchestra a hallmark of excellence and a demonstration of their appreciations of the arts. Millions of dollars are spent to hire skilled violinists, experienced greats in