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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.
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.
The University of Kansas School of Business will host Brian Yamada, global chief innovation officer at VML, for the Walter S. Sutton Lecture at 5 p.m. April 8. His talk, “From Madison Avenue to Machine Learning: Business Ethics at the Speed of AI,” will explore the ethical questions emerging as artificial intelligence transforms marketing, technology and business.
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Fri, 03/13/2026
In a new article, Rob Waiser, assistant professor of marketing, examines how tipping — a social process once confined to hospitality — is now appearing in unexpected places and becoming more expensive. But when designed thoughtfully, it can reinforce customer centricity rather than undermine it.
Tue, 02/24/2026
In a new article, Angel Tengulov, assistant professor of finance at the University of Kansas, examines how discussions on social media fueled the association between retail trading and subsequent stock returns during the “meme stock” events of 2021 that sparked massive short squeezes.
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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
Fri, 03/13/2026
In a new article, Rob Waiser, assistant professor of marketing, examines how tipping — a social process once confined to hospitality — is now appearing in unexpected places and becoming more expensive. But when designed thoughtfully, it can reinforce customer centricity rather than undermine it.
Thu, 03/12/2026
KU Business alumnus Kasi Ross left public accounting to build a community-focused career in Wichita. After returning home, he launched Haven, a Southern-style restaurant that blends food, connection and mentorship.
Wed, 03/11/2026
The KU School of Business hosted student teams from 15 universities across the U.S. for its 2026 National Multidisciplinary Case Competition. During the 2026 event, the school announced that beginning next spring, the competition will be known as KU’s EY National Business Challenge thanks to financial support from the company.
Tue, 03/10/2026
Banner Williams, decided to go out of state for her undergraduate school. Now she is back in her hometown as a graduate student in the master’s in business administration and business analytics program.
Thu, 03/05/2026
In our Five Question series, faculty at the University of Kansas School of Business share their insights, experiences and advice for students.