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The “Reclaiming Home: Remembering the Topeka Bottoms” project, led by a University of Kansas professor, includes oral history, art and documentary film components. Events connected to the project begin April 4.
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KU professor of engineering wins NSF CAREER Award for research into high-performance computing
Hongyang Sun, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, is the recipient of an NSF Early Career Development award for his efforts to strengthen high-performance computing systems by allowing them to do more work as they continue to expand.

Multimedia art project pays tribute to vanished Topeka neighborhood
The “Reclaiming Home: Remembering the Topeka Bottoms” project, led by a University of Kansas professor, includes oral history, art and documentary film components. Events connected to the project begin April 4.

Podcast dramatizes spiritual bridge between Gandhi, MLK
Darren Canady, University of Kansas professor of English, wrote the six-part, three-hour audio drama that is part of the multimedia “Day of Days” project helmed by executive producer Michael Epstein.

Evolution of distinctively human cognition explored in new book
In a new book, Armin Schulz, professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, explores what makes human cognition unique, suggesting its evolution is built on a feedback loop of innate representations, forms of cultural learning and technology.
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Darren Canady, University of Kansas professor of English, wrote the six-part, three-hour audio drama that is part of the multimedia “Day of Days” project helmed by executive producer Michael Epstein.
Kansas Communities

The goal of the Center for Evaluation & Educational Leadership (CEEL), a center within the Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI), is to help school district leaders navigate challenges to foster effective, well-balanced learning environments for students. One of the primary ways Director Bart Swartz accomplishes this is through a network of business partners that can help districts with their needs.
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Research and development expenditures spanning all University of Kansas campuses increased to $546.1 million in fiscal year 2024, surpassing the half-billion-dollar mark for the first time in university history. The reverberations of that growth extend far beyond KU to benefit people throughout the Sunflower State and beyond.
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University of Kansas debaters John Marshall and Graham Revare received the Rex Copeland Award as the top team in the country over the season at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Debate Tournament. Brett Bricker won the James J. Unger Award as the coach of the regular season champions.
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Hongyang Sun, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, is the recipient of an NSF Early Career Development award for his efforts to strengthen high-performance computing systems by allowing them to do more work as they continue to expand.
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KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, April 2025
It’s time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues’ achievements: KU News Service staff accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates.

Third School of Business dean candidate to present April 8
Cheryl Druehl, faculty member and administrator at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, will be the third dean candidate to give a public presentation for the University of Kansas School of Business. Druehl's presentation is scheduled for 4-5 p.m. April 8.

KU professor of engineering wins NSF CAREER Award for research into high-performance computing
Hongyang Sun, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, is the recipient of an NSF Early Career Development award for his efforts to strengthen high-performance computing systems by allowing them to do more work as they continue to expand.

KU debaters recognized as best in nation
University of Kansas debaters John Marshall and Graham Revare received the Rex Copeland Award as the top team in the country over the season at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Debate Tournament. Brett Bricker won the James J. Unger Award as the coach of the regular season champions.
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