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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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What you think about your attachment style might be completely wrong

Omri Gillath, professor of psychology, noted that attachment styles in relationships don't perfectly fit everyone.

KU research advances functional fitness to help people with mobility limitations build strength

Lyndsie Koon, assistant research professor at the Life Span Institute, is partnering with a local CrossFit gym to study functional fitness classes for individuals with mobility disabilities.

When Thunderstorms Hit, Asthma Can Become an ER Nightmare

KU Medical Center researchers examined ER data and found that asthma-related visits were substantially higher on days when a thunderstorm took place.

How America Got Hooked on Ultraprocessed Foods

Tera Fazzino, associate professor of psychology, spoke with the New York Times about the tobacco industry's role in marketing ultraprocessed foods to Americans.

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