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KU Business faculty members Christopher Anderson, Ted Juhl and Paige Fields begin new leadership roles with the start of the 2026-27 academic year. Each brings a record of scholarly achievement and leadership experience to their positions.
The KU School of Business will launch an online Professional Selling Microcredential in September, offering working professionals a fast, flexible pathway to build in-demand sales skills.
The researchers' expertise enhances the school’s growing research presence in consumer behavior, digital marketplaces, organizational strategy and leadership, bringing new perspectives to pressing questions facing businesses and society.
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Thu, 09/24/2026
In new research, Kissan Joseph, Crown/Sherr Professor at the University of Kansas School of Business, finds that following a product return at a grocery store, customer engagement rises significantly, driving a 40.1% increase in subsequent sales.
Thu, 09/17/2026
The researchers' expertise enhances the school’s growing research presence in consumer behavior, digital marketplaces, organizational strategy and leadership, bringing new perspectives to pressing questions facing businesses and society.
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Techstars, KU Business announce partnership to strengthen Midwest innovation ecosystem
The startup accelerator and investment network Techstars has announced a new three-year partnership with the KU School of Business, marking a major investment in the future of entrepreneurship and founder development across the Jayhawk community and contributing to innovation in Kansas and the Midwest.
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.
Latest KU Business news
Thu, 09/24/2026
In new research, Kissan Joseph, Crown/Sherr Professor at the University of Kansas School of Business, finds that following a product return at a grocery store, customer engagement rises significantly, driving a 40.1% increase in subsequent sales.
Wed, 09/23/2026
Meet Jun Park, assistant professor in the Management and Entrepreneurship academic area, as he shares his passion for understanding how reputation, leadership and public perception shape organizations. In this Q&A, Park discusses his research interests, what he loves about being a Jayhawk, the advice he'd give his younger self and the book he believes every student should read.
Tue, 09/22/2026
For the second consecutive year, the University of Kansas is ranked No. 74 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” rankings, released today.
Mon, 09/21/2026
Megan Goff and Jolene Phillips serve as the KU School of Business Finance Area Industry Mentors, helping finance and non-finance majors prepare for careers in finance.
Thu, 09/17/2026
The researchers' expertise enhances the school’s growing research presence in consumer behavior, digital marketplaces, organizational strategy and leadership, bringing new perspectives to pressing questions facing businesses and society.