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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, 09/17/2026
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.
Wed, 08/26/2026
The University of Kansas has announced the 12 faculty members selected for its 2026-27 Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program, which recognizes outstanding achievements in research, scholarship and creative activity across KU’s Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses.
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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, 09/17/2026
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.
Wed, 09/16/2026
Learn more about Stephanie Schmitz, director of Business Career Services, and how to take advantage of the career resources offered by the KU School of Business.
Mon, 09/14/2026
Fifteen individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses have earned instructional faculty promotions over the past year. “These educators represent some of the best in teaching and research excellence,” said Arash Mafi, chief academic officer, provost and executive vice chancellor.
Wed, 09/09/2026
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.
Thu, 09/03/2026
Coming to KU from the East Coast, senior Catie Borchardt has let curiosity guide her experience beyond a single discipline. With a major in communication studies and minors in business and global and international studies, she uses her diverse academic interests to shape her path toward the world of consulting.