News

Tue, 07/01/2025

Corporate victims of ransomware may make matters worse by paying attackers, study finds

In a new study, University of Kansas business researcher Debabrata Dey examines when organizations accede to ransomware payment demands and, in doing so, incentivize attackers to launch more attacks, elevating the chance of a future breach not just for themselves but for others.

Thu, 06/05/2025

$10 million gift ensures construction of new entrepreneurship hub at KU

The University of Kansas School of Business received a $10 million gift commitment from an anonymous donor that ensures the construction of a new entrepreneurship hub building that benefits the greater KU community by teaching students to solve problems in meaningful ways. The new gift supplements the donor's lead gift of $50 million in 2023.

Mon, 06/02/2025

MBA capstone courses aid Kansas companies with business solutions

MBA courses BUS 810/812 Kansas Small Business Projects with business solutions while gaining an inside look at Kansas’ small businesses function.

Fri, 05/23/2025

Three KU Business faculty among 158 universitywide promotion and tenure honorees

Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 44 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 114 individuals at the KU Medical Center campus.

Tue, 05/20/2025

Business students mix entrepreneurship and fashion to host KU Fashion Week in Capitol Federal Hall

KU’s Fashion Business Organization hosted its first fashion show in Capitol Federal Hall on April 12th in collaboration with Alpha Couture, a Kansas City fashion and lifestyle group. Ten student designers displayed their collections, modeled by 40 students. ...

Tue, 05/13/2025

Senior builds personalized study abroad program with help from Global Business Studies

Hannah Siegler shares unique exchange program experience with University of Malta.

Mon, 05/12/2025

Jide Wintoki to be next dean of the School of Business

The University of Kansas has selected Jide Wintoki, Capitol Federal Professor of Finance, as the next dean of the KU School of Business. Wintoki first joined the school in 2008, and he currently serves as its associate dean of graduate programs. He will begin his new role July 1.

Fri, 05/09/2025

KU Business programs, courses prepare career-ready graduates

Each year, the KU School of Business not only helps soon-to-be graduates find full-time jobs. It prepares students to embark on fulfilling careers.

Tue, 05/06/2025

International classroom experiences expose new learning, studying tactics

Senior marketing major Sophie Nelson discovers ways to learn abroad

Tue, 05/06/2025

Profit motivation of social media companies may compel them to inject bias and create polarization, study finds

Social media companies thrive on the subtle influencing of users’ behavior. “It is of interest to social media companies to nudge users in such a way that their engagement level increases, but as a result, echo chambers are created and the level of polarization increases,” said Debabrata Dey, a professor of business at the University of Kansas.

Mon, 05/05/2025

Master’s student pivots to new career path with dual MBA/MS-Business Analytics program

JennyLou Spoon discovers possibilities after teaching in the Peace Corps through KU Business master’s degree programs

Thu, 05/01/2025

KU Business Centennial Celebrations: Deloitte/KU Audit Symposium

School’s 55-year partnership brings together academics, professionals to advance industry

Tue, 04/29/2025

Airlines can improve travel efficiency and resilience by incorporating passenger-level data, study finds

Mazhar Arikan, associate professor of business at the University of Kansas, explores how airlines that incorporate passenger-level data along with flight-level data could make modest adjustments in passenger itineraries that result in major travel improvements without significantly deteriorating efficiency.

Mon, 04/28/2025

Applied Portfolio Management program builds financial acumen with curriculum, guest speakers

The Applied Portfolio Management (APM) program at the University of Kansas School of Business offers students a rare and valuable opportunity to manage a real investment portfolio. Enrollment is open to students of any major across the university and provides participants a chance to apply classroom knowledge to real-world investment...

Tue, 04/22/2025

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Digital banking and financial technology

Almost everyone employs digital banking and financial technology, or fintech, to support their daily lives today, but as the banking industry evolves, what should consumers be aware of?

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, 04/16/2025

Senior accounting major balances creative, analytical talents through community involvement

Ella Campbell shows accounting can be more than numbers.

Thu, 04/10/2025

Immersive student experiences strengthen skills, local communities

KU School of Business co-curricular programs, classes give students opportunities to solve real-world problems

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

Switch to KU Business major helps junior find career clarity

Business analytics major Jasneet Kaur discovers how to incorporate data and technology into business innovation