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Six researchers joined the University of Kansas School of Business at the start of the 2025–26 academic year.
The University of Kansas School of Business has launched a collaboration with a southeast Kansas organization to support local entrepreneurs and small business owners.
The University of Kansas moved up seven spots to No. 74 among public universities in this year’s U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, released Sept. 23.
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Tue, 09/16/2025
Six researchers joined the University of Kansas School of Business at the start of the 2025–26 academic year.
Wed, 08/20/2025
In a new study, Murali Mantrala, the Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing at the University of Kansas, examines how the key role of the salesperson has evolved in business-to-business sales, in response to changing buyer behavior during the purchase journey.
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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.Latest KU Business news
Tue, 09/23/2025
The University of Kansas moved up seven spots to No. 74 among public universities in this year’s U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, released Sept. 23.
Mon, 09/22/2025
The Spotlight on Faculty Excellence recognizes faculty contributions in research, scholarship and creative activity. Each honoree is recognized during a KU Athletics event.
Wed, 09/17/2025
Online sports betting has evolved from a pastime for intense fans into a mainstream, accessible financial activity. Newfound interest in this activity across the U.S. has reshaped how individuals interact with risk, reward and even personal finance. ...
Tue, 09/16/2025
Six researchers joined the University of Kansas School of Business at the start of the 2025–26 academic year.
Mon, 09/08/2025
Elyce Arons, co-founder of the Kate Spade and Frances Valentine brands, will make her first return to the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence in more than four decades — a visit that will be punctuated by a fireside chat for students and the broader KU community.
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
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.
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.
Senior gains perspective, experience through undergraduate research
By pursuing undergraduate research outside of his degree field, Cole Hansen gained valuable insight and perspective.