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Stories about the people and programs shaping the University of Kansas School of Business.
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Building what's next

A $10M lead gift to the School of Business has jump-started the planning and construction of KU's new hub for entrepreneurial education. The building, which will be located at at 1420 Crescent Road on campus, will serve KU students of all disciplines.

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Alumna leadership impact  

KU Business doctoral graduate Christine Porter draws on her training and mentorship at KU as she leads Wichita State’s School of Accountancy.

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Undergraduate program stories

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KU School of Business welcomes student teams from across the U.S., announces EY support for future case competitions

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.
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KU Business international transfer student finds future in finance

Daniel Sheffer came to Kansas from Panama City to pursue finance and quickly immersed himself in clubs and hands‑on learning after transferring to KU.
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KU Business student builds influence through service, campus involvement

Junior Dominic Thompson II came to KU looking for a school that offered a balanced community. He wanted an environment to reach real opportunities, but more importantly he was searching for a space of like-minded people with aligning passions. KU’s welcoming campus culture and endless programs delivered that. ...

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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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Graduate program stories

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Lawrence native returns home for dual master’s in business administration, business analytics

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.
Kelsi Lawson poses with the Big Jay mascot.

Dual Pharm.D./MBA program shows student the business side of pharmacy

Kelsi Lawson discovers future opportunities with Pharm.D./MBA degrees.
Christine Porter

Doctoral experience at KU School of Business shapes alumna’s leadership at Wichita State School of Accountancy

Christine Porter, a School of Business accounting doctoral graduate, has used her skills, connections and lessons from KU and beyond in her current role leading Wichita State University’s School of Accountancy. ...

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Patterson Fellows Program empowers KU Business master’s students through leadership and mentorship

During the 2024-2025 academic year, a new program launched, aimed to provide co-curricular leadership development and programming for KU School of Business graduate students. The Patterson Fellows Program recognizes academically talented students in the full-time MBA and Master of Science in Business Analytics programs. ...

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Alumni stories

Christine Porter

Doctoral experience at KU School of Business shapes alumna’s leadership at Wichita State School of Accountancy

Christine Porter, a School of Business accounting doctoral graduate, has used her skills, connections and lessons from KU and beyond in her current role leading Wichita State University’s School of Accountancy. ...

Sophie Sadler

Alumna shares German culture through successful online community

Graduate blends business education and heritage through food blog
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KU Business alumnus builds Wichita restaurant rooted in community

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.
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Research and faculty news

Fri, 03/13/2026

Strategies for fixing out-of-control tipping practices revealed in new article

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, 03/05/2026

Five Questions with Brandon Tripp

In our Five Question series, faculty at the University of Kansas School of Business share their insights, experiences and advice for students.
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Professional development stories

Meet the KU Business staff: Natalia Plotnikov, Business Professional Development Program

Natalia Plotnikov, career advisor senior, joins the School of Business after working for more than 10 years in various career advisory roles at KU.

Meet the KU Business staff: Megan Maresh, Professional Selling Program

Megan Maresh, assistant director and area industry mentor for the Professional Selling Program, has spent her career working with students of all grade levels.
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Thu, 03/12/2026

KU Business alumnus builds Wichita restaurant rooted in community

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.
Tue, 03/10/2026

Lawrence native returns home for dual master’s in business administration, business analytics

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

Five Questions with Brandon Tripp

In our Five Question series, faculty at the University of Kansas School of Business share their insights, experiences and advice for students.
Wed, 03/04/2026

KU Business international transfer student finds future in finance

Daniel Sheffer came to Kansas from Panama City to pursue finance and quickly immersed himself in clubs and hands‑on learning after transferring to KU.
Tue, 03/03/2026

Meet the KU Business staff: Natalia Plotnikov, Business Professional Development Program

Natalia Plotnikov, career advisor senior, joins the School of Business after working for more than 10 years in various career advisory roles at KU.
Wed, 02/18/2026

KU Business student builds influence through service, campus involvement

Junior Dominic Thompson II came to KU looking for a school that offered a balanced community. He wanted an environment to reach real opportunities, but more importantly he was searching for a space of like-minded people with aligning passions. KU’s welcoming campus culture and endless programs delivered that. ...

Mon, 02/16/2026

Meet the KU Business staff: Megan Maresh, Professional Selling Program

Megan Maresh, assistant director and area industry mentor for the Professional Selling Program, has spent her career working with students of all grade levels.
Wed, 02/11/2026

Dual Pharm.D./MBA program shows student the business side of pharmacy

Kelsi Lawson discovers future opportunities with Pharm.D./MBA degrees.
Mon, 02/09/2026

Five Questions with Robert Olinger

In our Five Question series, faculty at the University of Kansas School of Business share their insights, experiences and advice for students.
Fri, 02/06/2026

Doctoral experience at KU School of Business shapes alumna’s leadership at Wichita State School of Accountancy

Christine Porter, a School of Business accounting doctoral graduate, has used her skills, connections and lessons from KU and beyond in her current role leading Wichita State University’s School of Accountancy. ...

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