News
Wed, 05/13/2026
Doctoral candidate pairs award-winning research with student-centered teaching
Matt Peterson, a KU School of Business doctoral candidate, has earned national recognition for his accounting research and student-centered teaching. A recipient of multiple awards, including a 2025 FASB Emerging Scholar Award, he pairs industry experience with research focused on improving financial reporting as he prepares to graduate in May 2026.
Tue, 05/12/2026
KU Business faculty experts discuss: star performers
KU School of Business faculty experts examine what defines star performers and why a small share of individuals or teams often drives most organizational output. Drawing on research, the blog explores how star performance shapes inequality, creates risk and challenges leaders to rethink how they measure, reward and sustain exceptional performance.
Mon, 05/11/2026
KU student blends art, business and disability advocacy to expand access
Elizabeth Jane Varelman, a KU Business student, is using art and business to advance disability advocacy. Through a self-designed academic path, metalsmithing work and leadership roles, she focuses on accessibility in higher education and the arts while preparing for law school.
Thu, 05/07/2026
Business students collaborate with KU Memorial Union, recreation services to bring new dining option to campus
Business Leadership Program students helped bring Shake Smart to campus through a yearlong project focused on student wellness. Working with KU Memorial Unions and Recreation Services, the team researched student needs, pitched the idea, and supported planning for the new dining option at the recreation center.
Wed, 05/06/2026
KU Business students named among 2026-2027 Self Memorial Scholars
Twenty-one students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas Madison and Lila Self Memorial Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. The award is given to outstanding seniors from KU who will be transitioning into their first year of a master’s or doctoral program at KU in the fall 2026 semester.
Tue, 05/05/2026
Marketing expert develops framework providing retailers strategies for organizing around ecosystems
In a new article, Murali Mantrala, the Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing at the University of Kansas, provides a practical framework for how retailers can deploy an ecosystem-centric strategy focusing on interdependent sets that jointly create and capture customer value.
Fri, 05/01/2026
KU Business students named among 2026 Tradition of Excellence Award recipients
The University of Kansas celebrated 10 exceptional students at the 2026 Student Leadership Dinner, recognizing extraordinary leaders who are leaving an indelible mark on the Jayhawk community.
Thu, 04/30/2026
KU leaders, supporters celebrate ceremonial groundbreaking for new Entrepreneurship Hub
KU leaders, alumni, donors and community partners gathered April 24 to celebrate the start of construction for the new KU Entrepreneurship Hub, a donor-funded building designed to serve as an academic launch point for student entrepreneurs.
Wed, 04/29/2026
FIN 411 class collaborates with KU Endowment to support investment strategy
Students in Felix Meshke's, assistant professor, FIN 411 Investment Theory and Applications honors class was tasked with a single question for their class: “The market is highly valued, and KU Endowment has almost all its money in the market. Do you think that’s a good idea?”
Mon, 04/27/2026
MBA student makes the most out of her undergraduate, graduate experience
From study abroad to art shows to working as a student ambassador, Kaylin Patterson found opportunities at KU that fulfilled her time as a psychology major with business and Spanish minors. Now, she's furthering her education with the KU School of Business MBA program.
Mon, 04/27/2026
KU School of Business launching online master’s in business analytics for fall 2026
The University of Kansas School of Business will begin offering an online version of its Master of Science in Business Analytics program this fall to better serve working professionals.
Wed, 04/22/2026
KU School of Business announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
The KU School of Business will recognize John Brandmeyer and Ron Lockton as 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for their leadership, impact and service.
Tue, 04/21/2026
$2.5M gift continues momentum for KU’s entrepreneurship hub
Mathew and Kelly Stava have pledged $2.5 million to propel completion of a new building that will serve as the entrepreneurship hub for the University of Kansas.
Fri, 04/17/2026
Meet the KU Business staff: Adri Gordey, Business Professional Development Program
Adri Gordey, career advisor senior, joins the School of Business after working with students in grant-funded research and training programs.
Thu, 04/16/2026
Five Questions with Wendy Hind
In our Five Question series, faculty at the University of Kansas School of Business share their insights, experiences and advice for students.
Tue, 04/14/2026
KU Professional Selling Program, King’s Hawaiian mark sixth year of sales competition with record participation
The sixth annual KU Professional Selling Program/King's Hawaiian Sales Competition brought a record-breaking 15 teams to the KU Conference Center in Lawrence.
Mon, 04/13/2026
Student business owner combines passion for fashion with business education
Since 2019, junior Holly Fairchild has been running Vogue Girl Vintage, a vintage clothing resale business. The psychology and entrepreneurship major has been running the business at local pop-up events and has a long-term vending spot at the Kansas City River Market Flea.
Wed, 04/08/2026
Business administration major translates language studies into international career
Kansas native Nathan Spickelmier found career inspiration from a YouTube video of someone speaking Japanese. The business administration major used study abroad and international work experiences to combine language and business, shaping his path toward a global career.
Tue, 04/07/2026
Full‑time MBA rises to No. 25 among publics as KU graduate programs earn top U.S. News rankings
KU has 55 graduate programs in the top 50 among public universities — including eight in the top 10 — in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Mon, 04/06/2026
KU Business faculty experts discuss: Tipping culture and consumer behavior
Jonathan Beck, assistant professor of marketing at the KU School of Business, explains how tipping culture has evolved in recent years and how it's changed consumer behaviors.
Wed, 04/01/2026
Accounting instructor named a recipient of KU's inaugural Faculty Service Award
Joshua Arpin, assistant teaching professor in the School of Business, and Karen Moeller, clinical professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, were recently awarded the 2026 Faculty Service Award at the University of Kansas.
Tue, 03/31/2026
KU Business student nominated for Truman scholarship
Four outstanding students have been selected as the University of Kansas nominees for Harry S. Truman Scholarships. The prestigious national awards, which provide up to $30,000 for graduate study, are given to college juniors for leadership in public service.
Fri, 03/13/2026
Strategies for fixing out-of-control tipping practices revealed in new article
In a new article, Rob Waiser, assistant professor of marketing, examines how tipping — a social process once confined to hospitality — is now appearing in unexpected places and becoming more expensive. But when designed thoughtfully, it can reinforce customer centricity rather than undermine it.
Thu, 03/12/2026
KU Business alumnus builds Wichita restaurant rooted in community
KU Business alumnus Kasi Ross left public accounting to build a community-focused career in Wichita. After returning home, he launched Haven, a Southern-style restaurant that blends food, connection and mentorship.
Wed, 03/11/2026
KU School of Business welcomes student teams from across the U.S., announces EY support for future case competitions
The KU School of Business hosted student teams from 15 universities across the U.S. for its 2026 National Multidisciplinary Case Competition. During the 2026 event, the school announced that beginning next spring, the competition will be known as KU’s EY National Business Challenge thanks to financial support from the company.
Tue, 03/10/2026
Lawrence native returns home for dual master’s in business administration, business analytics
Banner Williams, decided to go out of state for her undergraduate school. Now she is back in her hometown as a graduate student in the master’s in business administration and business analytics program.
Thu, 03/05/2026
Five Questions with Brandon Tripp
In our Five Question series, faculty at the University of Kansas School of Business share their insights, experiences and advice for students.
Thu, 03/05/2026
KU Business announces 2026 Sutton Lecture with VML innovation leader Brian Yamada
The University of Kansas School of Business will host Brian Yamada, global chief innovation officer at VML, for the Walter S. Sutton Lecture at 5 p.m. April 8. His talk, “From Madison Avenue to Machine Learning: Business Ethics at the Speed of AI,” will explore the ethical questions emerging as artificial intelligence transforms marketing, technology and business.
Wed, 03/04/2026
KU Business international transfer student finds future in finance
Daniel Sheffer came to Kansas from Panama City to pursue finance and quickly immersed himself in clubs and hands‑on learning after transferring to KU.
Tue, 03/03/2026
Meet the KU Business staff: Natalia Plotnikov, Business Professional Development Program
Natalia Plotnikov, career advisor senior, joins the School of Business after working for more than 10 years in various career advisory roles at KU.