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Chris Koliba, professor of public affairs & administration, documented standards of democratic accountability in public administration.
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Michelle Curttright assists researchers use their external funding to further our knowledge of the world.
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Research and development expenditures spanning all University of Kansas campuses climbed to $610.6 million in fiscal year 2025, surpassing the previous record of $546.1 million by 12% and marking a full decade of sustained research growth.

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