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School welcomes six researchers for 2025–26

Six new researchers joined the KU School of Business at the start of the 2025–26 academic year, strengthening the school’s research in areas relevant to the future of business education and practice.

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MBA pathway links STEM and strategy  

Quinn Heather, a KU senior in mechanical engineering, is using the MBA bridge program to expand his career options by combining technical skills with business knowledge, preparing for leadership roles and a future in consulting.

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Undergraduate program stories

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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.
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KU Business student forges path as first-generation student

Senior marketing major Jennell Coria expands career, campus involvement options through KU School of Business school engagement, mentorship
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KU Business student builds college experience beyond academics

Junior accounting major Amelia Knopp gives back to the KU community through the KU Blood Drive, University Scholars Program
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Entrepreneurship program sparks KU student's nonprofit venture, creates leadership opportunities

Junior marketing major Ashton Barker uses KU Business program The Catalyst, Entrepreneurship Club to build passion project.
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Graduate program stories

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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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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.
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Self Memorial Scholarship fuels professional growth for KU Master of Accounting students

KU Master of Accounting students Donna Kraja and Christopher Raithel are two KU Business students currently benefiting from the merit-based scholarship, which provides $10,000 for tuition, $1,000 for professional development and access to a network of fellow scholars from various disciplines.
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KU Master of Accounting student's ambition leads to KPMG Global Internship and international mindset

Jolie Hilgedieck, a KU Master of Accounting student, has turned her leadership and curiosity into global opportunities. From studying abroad in Italy, to earning a spot in the competitive KPMG Global Internship Program in Australia, she’s breaking stereotypes about accounting while building a career that blends technical expertise with a people-centered approach.
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Alumni stories

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Endowed scholarship expands global opportunities for KU Business students

An endowed scholarship at the KU School of Business will provide financial support for studying abroad. Established by 1987 business graduate Lance Luther and his wife, Kelly, the Lance and Kelly Luther Study Abroad Scholarship will help business students with academic merit and financial need while attending international business schools...

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Business Jayhawks named among KU Alumni's 2025 Homecoming award winners

Eight Jayhawks were honored with 2025 Homecoming Awards at the KU football game Nov. 1. Each award shines a spotlight on the alumni, students and faculty who embody the very best of Jayhawk pride and tradition.
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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. ...

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Research and faculty news

Tue, 12/09/2025

Lack of competition leads to more efficient and effective auditing, study finds

In a new working paper, Will Ciconte, assistant professor of finance at the University of Kansas, investigates the relation between audit competition, quality and labor hours, finding that auditors who appear to be operating in less competitive markets are more efficient and more effective.
Mon, 12/01/2025

Five Questions with Lindsey Yonish

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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Tue, 12/09/2025

Endowed scholarship expands global opportunities for KU Business students

An endowed scholarship at the KU School of Business will provide financial support for studying abroad. Established by 1987 business graduate Lance Luther and his wife, Kelly, the Lance and Kelly Luther Study Abroad Scholarship will help business students with academic merit and financial need while attending international business schools...

Fri, 12/05/2025

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.
Thu, 12/04/2025

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. ...

Mon, 12/01/2025

Five Questions with Lindsey Yonish

In our Five Question series, faculty at the University of Kansas School of Business share their insights, experiences and advice for students.
Mon, 11/24/2025

Self Memorial Scholarship fuels professional growth for KU Master of Accounting students

KU Master of Accounting students Donna Kraja and Christopher Raithel are two KU Business students currently benefiting from the merit-based scholarship, which provides $10,000 for tuition, $1,000 for professional development and access to a network of fellow scholars from various disciplines.
Mon, 11/24/2025

KU Business hosts first Keeler Professor for interdisciplinary research rethinking workplace wellbeing

The KU School of Business is hosting Meredith Bagwell-Gray, Keeler Professorship recipient, for an interdisciplinary research project with Elizabeth Embry about trauma-informed workplaces. Supported by the professorship and Embry’s New Faculty Research Development Award, the collaboration advances innovative approaches to employee well-being and reflects KU’s commitment to cross-disciplinary scholarship.
Fri, 11/21/2025

KU Master of Accounting student's ambition leads to KPMG Global Internship and international mindset

Jolie Hilgedieck, a KU Master of Accounting student, has turned her leadership and curiosity into global opportunities. From studying abroad in Italy, to earning a spot in the competitive KPMG Global Internship Program in Australia, she’s breaking stereotypes about accounting while building a career that blends technical expertise with a people-centered approach.
Wed, 11/19/2025

KU Business student finds intersection of tech, business with dual master's degrees

Trent Gould leverages computer science roots and leadership experience to pursue dual master’s degrees in business administration, business analytics.
Tue, 11/18/2025

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Remote work

Patrick Downes, associate professor of management, draws on his past research in group and organizational management and work environments to discuss future implications of the topic.
Fri, 11/14/2025

Fulbright Scholar leverages KU Business master's program for data-focused future

Master student Eileen Bluemel applies skills from MSBA program to shape future in data analytics.
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