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Tue, 04/22/2025
Partisan politics proved most significant factor for speed of corporate shutdowns during pandemic, study shows
In a new study, Shradha Bindal, assistant professor of finance at the University of Kansas, investigates the speed with which U.S. firms shut down their headquarters because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It finds that the political orientation of the firms and their CEOs proved the most significant factor.
Thu, 04/17/2025
Fifth annual KU Professional Selling Program/King’s Hawaiian Sales Competition sees continued record participation
The KU School of Business Professional Selling program marked a new milestone with the fifth annual KU Professional Selling Program/King’s Hawaiian Sales Competition April 4-5 at Capitol Federal Hall. A record 14 new and returning teams from across the country participated at the event.
Wed, 04/09/2025
KU School of Business to honor 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
The University of Kansas School of Business will recognize Diane Yetter with its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Tue, 04/08/2025
U.S. News & World Report ranks 48 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools
KU has 48 graduate programs in the top 50 among public universities — including 10 programs in the top 10 — in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Tue, 04/08/2025
Final School of Business dean candidate to present April 10
Sharon Alvarez, faculty member and administrator at the University of Pittsburgh, will be the fourth and final candidate for the dean of the KU School of Business position to present her strategies for the school’s future. Her public presentation is set for 4-5 p.m. April 10.
Fri, 04/04/2025
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.
Tue, 04/01/2025
Second dean of the School of Business candidate to present April 3
Lin Nan, faculty member at Purdue University, will be the second dean candidate to give a public presentation on her ideas and strategies for the future of the University of Kansas School of Business.
Tue, 03/25/2025
First dean of the School of Business candidate to present March 27
Jide Wintoki, Capitol Federal Professor of Finance, will be the first dean candidate to share his vision and strategies for the future of the University of Kansas School of Business. His presentation will take place March 27.
Fri, 03/14/2025
KU to welcome School of Business dean candidates to Lawrence campus
Four candidates striving to become the next dean of KU’s School of Business will soon visit the Lawrence campus and share their outlook for the future of the school.
Wed, 03/05/2025
KU School of Business a top 10 program for CPA exam success
The University of Kansas School of Business accounting program ranks among the top 10 in the nation according to the CPA Success Index, a metric that evaluates how well collegiate accounting programs prepare students for the CPA exam. ...
Tue, 03/04/2025
New KU School of Business certificate program opens doors to careers in commercial banking
The school's banking certificate equips students for roles providing essential financial services valuable across a wide array of markets.
Tue, 02/04/2025
KU researchers can discuss Super Bowl LIX topics including gambling, training, Taylor Swift
KU researchers can speak with media regarding their research expertise as it applies to Super Bowl LIX.
Wed, 01/22/2025
Not all financial analysts impeded by sleep disruptions, study finds
In a new study focusing on financial markets, William Bazley, assistant professor of finance at the University of Kansas, finds that sleep disruptions following spring daylight saving time clock shifts may negatively affect the forecast quality of the professional analysts — but it depends on their level of experience.
Tue, 01/21/2025
KU online MBA ranks among top 10 by U.S. News & World Report for third consecutive year
The KU School of Business online MBA program improved two spots to seventh overall in the 2025 edition of the "Best Online Programs" from U.S. News & World Report.
Wed, 12/04/2024
KU RedTire program, community organizations help retain Russell County’s only dentistry practice
Through to a community effort involving Russell County organizations and services provided by KU's RedTire (Redefine your Retirement) program, Russell County residents are still receiving local dental services, and Dr. Michael Jones is enjoying his retirement.
Mon, 10/21/2024
Health effects of trauma linked to performance at work
In a new paper, Elizabeth Embry, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Kansas, offers a theory linking health effects of trauma to performance outcomes at work, suggesting how managerial awareness of trauma manifestations is a necessary step toward workplaces becoming supportive or healing.
Mon, 10/14/2024
Crowdsourcing proves more accurate than retail-buying experts at predicting fashion demand
In a new paper, Murali Mantrala, the Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing at the University of Kansas, finds that crowdsourced forecasts from ordinary customers are more accurate than those of expert fashion buyers. The research also determines an ideal crowd size and composition for predicting demand for fashion items in retail buying decisions.
Tue, 10/08/2024
Industry partners create scholarship opportunities for Jack Lockton Certificate in Insurance and Risk Management program
The KU School of Business has established four new scholarships through its industry partners of the Jack Lockton Certificate in Insurance and Risk Management program. Aetna, Chubb and Security Benefit Life, on behalf of the Kansas Insurance & Financial Services Education Foundation, will each contribute $50,000 over a five-year period.
Wed, 10/02/2024
KU sets all-time marks for freshman class size, overall enrollment
KU has its largest freshman class and its highest overall enrollment in history, according to annual data released today. The record-setting freshman class includes 5,323 new Jayhawks – an increase of 1.2% from last year’s class – while overall enrollment has grown 4.8% to 30,770 students.
Thu, 09/26/2024
New York Times technology columnist to deliver 2024 Sutton Lecture at KU School of Business
The University of Kansas School of Business Walter S. Sutton Ethics Lecture Series will feature Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times and bestselling author, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24.
Mon, 09/09/2024
Human values and expertise improve AI reliability, study finds
In a new paper, Michael Lash, assistant professor of business at the University of Kansas, proposes a novel approach for incorporating human experts in machine learning models. This increases reliance, trusting and sense-making of the explanations returned by artificial intelligence.
Wed, 08/28/2024
Online sports betting drains household finances more than other gambling options, research shows
In a new working paper, Kevin Pisciotta, assistant professor of finance at KU, finds that not only does online sports betting lead to increased betting activity, it also leads to higher credit card balances, less available credit and a reduction in net investments.
Mon, 08/26/2024
KU School of Business to celebrate 100th anniversary over 2024-25 academic year
The KU School of Business will commemorate its centennial with events and activities throughout the academic year, as well as a dedicated webpage.
Thu, 06/27/2024
KU School of Business gift creates scholarships for former Summer Venture in Business participants
A gift from KU alumna Rebecca Lyons will provide scholarships for current School of Business students who have participated in its Summer Venture in Business program.
Tue, 06/18/2024
Attorney marketing tactics compared to ‘corporate ambulance chasing’ in new study
New research examines how social media announcements of plaintiff’s attorneys’ corporate investigations strongly predict future litigation. It finds how these attorneys’ efforts to recruit additional plaintiffs after a lawsuit has been filed signal that the action is more likely to succeed and result in more severe damages.
Tue, 06/11/2024
PCAOB risk-based inspection consequences evaluated using new model
Mike Wilkins, the Larry D. Horner and KPMG Professor of Accounting at KU, examines the effects of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's decision to move to more random-based audit selection. The findings suggest there are more benefits than costs associated with auditors’ responses to a selection approach that is primarily risk-based.
Fri, 06/07/2024
School welcomes students for 8th annual Summer Venture in Business
Nearly 50 students from 11 states will participate in the 2024 Summer Venture in Business, which will be held in two sessions, June 9-11 and July 14-19.
Wed, 06/05/2024
KU School of Business hosts 2024 Big 12 MBA Case Competition
The KU School of Business hosted the 2024 Big 12 MBA Case Competition at Capitol Federal Hall from April 11-13.
Fri, 05/10/2024
Davis Center for Figure Sense entering new chapter with leadership transition
Associate professor Felix Meschke has stepped into the director role of the Davis Center for Figure Sense at the University of Kansas School of Business. The transition in leadership comes as professor of statistics Steve Hillmer, who served as the center’s director for the past seven years, retires at the end of the 2023–24 academic year.
Mon, 04/29/2024
KU School of Business student’s selection for GASB postgraduate program marks third among Jayhawks
One of the nation’s accounting standards-setting organizations has selected University of Kansas School of Business student Hannah Hageman as one of its summer 2024 postgraduate technical assistants. ...