News briefs

At-home COVID-19 test nears commercial readiness, alumna’s book optioned by ABC

Visitor

Kiese Laymon, best-selling author and contributor to the 2019-’20 KU Common Book, visited campus for lecture, Q&A

Raven reaps rewards

Lawrence bookstore gains sales boost from bestselling writer and his online fans

Fat past, fat present

With new book reaching worldwide audiences, cultural historian explores societal attitudes toward fatness