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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.
Game Plan: KU Business insights for the World Cup
How major events like the World Cup influence sports betting activity
KU Business researchers Kevin Pisciotta and Justin Balthrop share insights from their research on how online sports betting shapes household finances. Using bank account transaction data to track how betting influences savings, spending, and credit use over time, their work provides perspective on how major events like the World Cup can intersect with everyday financial decision-making.
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Mon, 07/06/2026
In a new scholarly article published in the Strategic Management Journal, a University of Kansas business scholar explored whether entrepreneurs need co-founders, finding disadvantages partially diminished when a solo founder has broad and/or deep experience.
Wed, 07/01/2026
KU Business researchers Kevin Pisciotta and Justin Balthrop share insights from their research on how online sports betting shapes household finances. Using bank account transaction data to track how betting influences savings, spending, and credit use over time, their work provides perspective on how major events like the World Cup can intersect with everyday financial decision-making.
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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
Wed, 07/08/2026
The KU Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships gave out $1,000 awards to 20 Jayhawks pursuing mentored research and creative projects across all disciplines.
Mon, 07/06/2026
In a new scholarly article published in the Strategic Management Journal, a University of Kansas business scholar explored whether entrepreneurs need co-founders, finding disadvantages partially diminished when a solo founder has broad and/or deep experience.
Wed, 07/01/2026
KU Business researchers Kevin Pisciotta and Justin Balthrop share insights from their research on how online sports betting shapes household finances. Using bank account transaction data to track how betting influences savings, spending, and credit use over time, their work provides perspective on how major events like the World Cup can intersect with everyday financial decision-making.
Thu, 06/25/2026
Vince Barker, Edmund P. Learned Professor, studies how top managers’ backgrounds, experiences and perspectives shape strategic decision-making. In this Q&A, he discusses how those dynamics play out in coaching decisions during high-pressure environments like the World Cup.
Thu, 06/18/2026
KU assistant professor of marketing Rob Waiser explains how tipping norms differ in the U.S. and why they may surprise World Cup visitors.