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KU's online MBA program ranks among the nation’s top 10 for the fourth year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 ”Best Online Programs.”
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A gift from the Capitol Federal Foundation of Topeka will name the University of Kansas School of Business’ newly launched certificate program to the True Blue Certificate in Banking
An early conceptual rendering of KU's new entrepreneurship hub, viewed from the west at the intersection of Naismith Drive and Crescent Road.
Designed to serve students from all academic backgrounds, the new building will provide spaces for experiential education and programming that reflect the school’s and KU’s commitment to hands-on learning.


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Mon, 02/02/2026
In a new study, Todd Hall, assistant professor of business at the University of Kansas, finds that human-AI interactions can stimulate relational coordination between co-workers and improve team performance.
Wed, 01/28/2026
Designed to serve students from all academic backgrounds, the new building will provide spaces for experiential education and programming that reflect the school’s and KU’s commitment to hands-on learning.
Tue, 01/27/2026
KU's online MBA program ranks among the nation’s top 10 for the fourth year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 ”Best Online Programs.”
Tue, 01/20/2026
In our Five Question series, faculty at the University of Kansas School of Business share their insights, experiences and advice for students.
Fri, 01/16/2026
Graduate blends business education and heritage through food blog

In the media

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.

Is this football coach the best turnaround CEO in America?

Vince Barker, Edmund P. Learned Professor, spoke with The Wall Street Journal about his research on corporate turnarounds in relation to what Jim Harbaugh has done as the University of Michigan's football coach.

From our blog

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KU Business faculty experts discuss: Credit card company mergers

Shradha Bindal, assistant professor of finance, examines Capital One's plans to acquire Discover in an all-equity transaction valued at $35 billion.
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MBA students serve Kansas small businesses through hands-on learning

Every spring, KU MBA students in BUS 810 Kansas Small Business Projects present projects they've spent the entire academic year working on. The class offers hands-on experience as students take on business-related challenges that Kansas business face.
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Senior gains perspective, experience through undergraduate research

By pursuing undergraduate research outside of his degree field, Cole Hansen gained valuable insight and perspective.