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A photo of judges, finalist teams, students who helped with the competition and other students involved with the Kirkendall Competition at Capitol Federal Hall

Wed, 11/12/2025

KU students tackle ethical AI use in education through School of Business’ inaugural Kirkendall Awards Ideation Challenge

The KU School of Business hosted the finale of the inaugural Kirkendall Awards Ideation Challenge, a 10-week interdisciplinary competition that invited students from engineering, business, industrial design and STEM majors to explore how artificial intelligence can be ethically integrated into education.

Students climb stairs beside Wescoe Hall on warm September day at the University of Kansas Lawrence campus.

Tue, 09/23/2025

KU School of Business ranks 40th among public programs in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings

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, 11/18/2025

Capitol Federal Foundation names KU Business banking certificate program

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

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Wed, 12/17/2025

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Last-mile delivery, transportation and parking

Recent increases in consumer preference for convenience and online shopping has caused the e-commerce market to grow tremendously in recent years, with the market size expected to reach $1,526.42 billion by 2030, according to a Grandview Research report. ...

Tue, 12/16/2025

Superman’s bygone battle with hate group provides strategy for thwarting modern conspiracy theories

In a new book chapter, Colin McRoberts, associate teaching professor of business at the University of Kansas, traces the story of Superman’s battle with the Ku Klux Klan in a 1946 radio serial and suggests it may provide strategies for thwarting the damage done by conspiracy theories.

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Tue, 01/13/2026

Endowed support removes financial barriers for future business leaders

A new KU School of Business endowed scholarship will help business students pursue their education with fewer financial obstacles. ...

Mon, 01/12/2026

Alumni scholarship gifts fuel opportunities for KU professional selling students

Two recent gifts will help students in the Professional Selling Program at the KU School of Business. Matt and Amy Paquette of Manhattan, Kansas, knew they wanted to help KU students have opportunities available that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to access if they had to work after-school jobs to...

Wed, 12/17/2025

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Last-mile delivery, transportation and parking

Tue, 12/16/2025

Superman’s bygone battle with hate group provides strategy for thwarting modern conspiracy theories

Tue, 12/09/2025

ENTR 410 course helps students build entrepreneurial skills, land internships

ENTR 410 Building Entrepreneurship Competency gives students practical tools for problem-solving, self-awareness, networking and for life and working through failure. ...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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