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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.
The KU School of Business will recognize John Brandmeyer and Ron Lockton as 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for their leadership, impact and service.
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.
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Wed, 05/13/2026
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, 05/05/2026
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.
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Why SpaceX could trade like a meme stock after its blockbuster IPO
In a MarketWatch feature on the forces that could make a future SpaceX IPO trade like a meme stock, KU Business assistant professor of finance Angel Tengulov offers expert insight into investor behavior and modern market dynamics.
University of Kansas expert says more Americans are voting with their dollars
Public radio station KCUR spoke with Jessica Li, Dean's/Frank S. Pinet Professor of Marketing, about how Americans are increasingly choosing where they spend their money based on social and political values.
What happens to audit partners who issue negative internal control opinions?
Research co-authored by Mike Wilkins, Larry D. Horner/KPMG Professor, shows how auditing firms often remove partners who issue adverse internal opinions to preserve the relationship with their clients, as featured by Forbes.
Gamblers are dumping stocks to bet on sports, new study says
Bloomberg features research co-authored by assistant professors Kevin Pisciotta and Justin Balthrop that shows 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.
Latest KU Business news
Wed, 05/13/2026
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 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
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 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
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.