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The KU School of Business will expand its academic offerings with the Bicknell Certificate in Personal Finance, a program supported by a $1.5 million gift commitment from Marty and Cheryl Bicknell. Launching in fall 2026, the certificate will prepare students for careers in financial planning, personal finance and wealth management.
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.
KU accounting faculty have again achieved a No. 1 global ranking for their audit archival research from the past 12 years, according to Brigham Young University’s 2025 Accounting Research Rankings. KU accounting researchers also earned the No. 2 spot for their auditing publications (all methods) from the past 12 years.
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Tue, 02/17/2026
KU accounting faculty have again achieved a No. 1 global ranking for their audit archival research from the past 12 years, according to Brigham Young University’s 2025 Accounting Research Rankings. KU accounting researchers also earned the No. 2 spot for their auditing publications (all methods) from the past 12 years.
Mon, 02/09/2026
Past research has found that some subpopulations — including immigrants and veterans — who experience disproportionate exposure to trauma are more likely to become entrepreneurs. New work from a KU School of Business researcher introduces a trauma-informed approach as an evidence-based tool to mitigate trauma's effects on functioning and entrepreneurial success.
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Further explore the people and programs shaping the KU School of Business through stories celebrating the achievements and impact of our students, alumni, faculty and staff.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.
Latest KU Business news
Tue, 02/17/2026
KU accounting faculty have again achieved a No. 1 global ranking for their audit archival research from the past 12 years, according to Brigham Young University’s 2025 Accounting Research Rankings. KU accounting researchers also earned the No. 2 spot for their auditing publications (all methods) from the past 12 years.
Mon, 02/16/2026
Megan Maresh, assistant director and area industry mentor for the Professional Selling Program, has spent her career working with students of all grade levels.
Mon, 02/16/2026
The University of Kansas has announced participants selected for the 2026 Staff Fellows Program, which seeks to strengthen the university by developing leaders at all levels of the institution.
Wed, 02/11/2026
Kelsi Lawson discovers future opportunities with Pharm.D./MBA degrees.
Tue, 02/10/2026
The KU School of Business will expand its academic offerings with the Bicknell Certificate in Personal Finance, a program supported by a $1.5 million gift commitment from Marty and Cheryl Bicknell. Launching in fall 2026, the certificate will prepare students for careers in financial planning, personal finance and wealth management.