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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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Chris Koliba, professor of public affairs & administration, documented standards of democratic accountability in public administration.
Shelley Hooks, vice chancellor for research at the University of Kansas, and Hans Coetzee, vice president for research at Kansas State University, hold a basketball and wave to the crowd from center court at KU's Allen Fieldhouse during a timeout at the KU vs. K-State men's basketball game on March 7, 2026.
“We love a good Sunflower Showdown,” said Shelley Hooks, vice chancellor for research at KU. “But outside of stadiums and arenas, KU and K‑State have been on the same side for years — collaborating on research that protects Kansans’ health, strengthens our infrastructure, supports our farmers and so much more.”

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