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KU, KU Medical Center present budget revisions highlighting stadium, cancer center and residency growth
Summary
University of Kansas officials told the Committee on Higher Education Budget that FY2026 revised estimates and FY2027 requests include major capital reappropriations — notably a football stadium renovation and a $72.7 million reappropriation tied to a cancer research building — expanded residency slots and shifts of SGF into contractual services.
University of Kansas leaders and legislative fiscal staff outlined FY2026 revised estimates and FY2027 budget requests on Monday, telling the Legislature that capital projects and research growth are driving recent changes. Dayton Lemunian, principal fiscal analyst for legislative research, said KU’s FY2026 revised estimate includes pay plan items and reappropriations, while KU Medical Center showed large one‑time reappropriations for ongoing construction.
Lemunian told the Committee on Higher Education Budget the 2025 pay plan for KU totaled $12.8 million (including $3.7 million from the State General Fund) and that legislative language authorized up to $100 million in bonding authority for student housing on KU’s Lawrence campus. He said KU reappropriated $5.8…
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