/tags/jim-yong-kim Jim Yong Kim en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:15:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-04-16/world-bank-chooses-u-s-backed-kim-to-be-its-next-president Dartmouth President Jim Yong Kim is a former director of the Department of HIV/AIDS at the World Health Organization. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:15:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-04-16/world-bank-chooses-u-s-backed-kim-to-be-its-next-president Mark Memmott /2012-04-11/competition-heats-up-to-head-world-bank The World Bank is expected to announce its new president in the next several days. For the past six decades, the bank has been led by an American. President Obama has already nominated Dartmouth College President Jim Yong Kim for the job. But for the first time in its more than 60-year history, there is serious international competition for the job. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT /2012-04-11/competition-heats-up-to-head-world-bank Jackie Northam /npr-news/2012-04-05/fox-in-socks-dartmouth-names-its-medical-school-after-dr-seuss No word yet on whether memorizing The Cat in the Hat will now become a requirement for medical school admission. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:18:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-04-05/fox-in-socks-dartmouth-names-its-medical-school-after-dr-seuss Julie Rovner, Adam Cole /npr-news/2012-03-23/global-health-expert-chosen-as-world-bank-nominee President Obama's pick to lead the World Bank is an unconventional choice with a background in global health and development. The current monetary group head has a trade and economic background. Jim Yong Kim currently serves as president of Dartmouth College. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:09:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-03-23/global-health-expert-chosen-as-world-bank-nominee Scott Horsley /npr-news/2012-03-23/video-world-bank-nominee-channels-will-i-am The video shows a rapping, neon, let it all hang out side of Jim Yong Kim. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:16:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-03-23/video-world-bank-nominee-channels-will-i-am Eyder Peralta