KU Business blog

Stories about the people and programs shaping the University of Kansas School of Business.
An early rendering of KU's new entrepreneurship hub, viewed from the west, with the Chi Omega sorority house in the background

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.

Read about the project
Photo of Christine Porter

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.

Read Christine's story

Undergraduate program stories

A group of people are gathered outdoors at a food serving event where one individual is wearing a black hoodie with gold Greek letters. Two people are serving food, wearing gloves, and another person is holding a plate.

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. ...

Group of students concentrated on working together with laptops, in a classroom setting.

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. ...

Two women stand in a football stadium smiling

KU Business student maximizes experience to graduate in five semesters

Lexi Kossmann knew from the start she wanted to be a Jayhawk, and by planning ahead and getting involved early, the St. Louis native completed her bachelor’s degree requirements in finance in just five semesters. ...

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

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.

Graduate program stories

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. ...

A group photo of the first Patterson Fellows cohort.

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. ...

Two individuals in formal attire posing together in a room, with one wearing a blue suit and the other in a purple dress.

Graduate student applies background in health care to post-MBA career

Lawrence native John McGrew saw gaps that he couldn't fix within the health care system when he was a nurse. Felling a calling to get his MBA, he will graduate in fall 2025 and take his skills to a new industry.

Alumni stories



Sophie Sadler
Graduate blends business education and heritage through food blog

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

Christine Porter

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. ...


Professional development stories

Meet the KU Business staff: Megan Marsh, 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.

All KU Business blog posts

Wed, 02/18/2026

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

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. ...

Wed, 01/28/2026
Designed to serve students from all academic backgrounds, the new building will provide spaces for experiential education and programming that reflect the school’s and KU’s commitment to hands-on learning.
Tue, 01/20/2026
In our Five Question series, faculty at the University of Kansas School of Business share their insights, experiences and advice for students.
Fri, 01/16/2026
Graduate blends business education and heritage through food blog
Tue, 01/13/2026

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

Mon, 01/12/2026

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...