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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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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.
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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.
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.
Latest KU Business news
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.
Thu, 06/11/2026
Associate professor Mazhar Arikan's research focuses on airline operations, scheduling, and transportation logistics. With World Cup travel ramping up, he explains why delays, missed connections, and limited backup options can matter more to passengers than whether a single flight arrives on time.
Fri, 06/05/2026
KU School of Business assistant professor Sara Reed share insights about how curb space, parking time and delivery decisions shape everyday services, particularly during major events like the World Cup.