KU Business blog

Stories about the people and programs shaping the University of Kansas School of Business.
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MBA students help Kansas small businesses

Each year, KU MBA students spend the academic year working with businesses in the area to apply their skills, gain real-world experiences and learn the ins and outs of how Kansas small businesses function.

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Dual MBA/MS-Business Analytics program fuels career change  

JennyLou Spoon’s path to pursuing an MBA/Master of Science in business analytics was not linear, but she found that the program at KU was exactly what she was looking for. She discovered growth and success opportunities tailored to her diverse experiences that would equip her with the skills to drive her career forward.

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Undergraduate program stories

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Business students mix entrepreneurship, fashion to host KU Fashion Week in Capitol Federal Hall

KU’s Fashion Business Organization hosted its first fashion show in Capitol Federal Hall on April 12th in collaboration with Alpha Couture, a Kansas City fashion and lifestyle group. Ten student designers displayed their collections, modeled by 40 students. ...

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Senior builds personalized study abroad program with help from Global Business Studies

Hannah Siegler shares unique exchange program experience with University of Malta.
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KU Business programs, courses prepare career-ready graduates

Each year, the KU School of Business not only helps soon-to-be graduates find full-time jobs. It prepares students to embark on fulfilling careers.
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International classroom experiences expose new learning, studying tactics

Senior marketing major Sophie Nelson discovers ways to learn abroad

Graduate program stories

MBA capstone courses aid Kansas companies with business solutions

KU MBA students develop and present solutions while gaining an inside look at Kansas’ small businesses function.
JennyLou Spoon

Master’s student pivots to new career path with dual MBA/MS-Business Analytics program

JennyLou Spoon discovers possibilities after teaching in the Peace Corps through KU Business master’s degree programs

Master of Accounting alumna takes nontraditional career path outside accounting firms

Bailey Proctor combines her love of accounting and wine to find perfect job as a controller for Pacific Union Co.

Master of Accounting student rounds out KU experience as Self Memorial Scholar

Ava Lemon takes full advantage of opportunities presented by KU School of Business, Self Scholarship

Alumni stories



Bailey Proctor combines her love of accounting and wine to find perfect job as a controller for Pacific Union Co.
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Four graduates of the KU School of Business were elected to the KU Endowment Board of Trustees in fall of 2023 at the group’s annual meeting. ...

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The University of Kansas School of Business will recognize Diane Yetter with its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.


All KU Business blog posts

Wed, 08/13/2025
Ahead of the fall 2025 semester, the school has named faculty leaders to key academic and administrative positions.
Mon, 06/02/2025
KU MBA students develop and present solutions while gaining an inside look at Kansas’ small businesses function.
Tue, 05/20/2025

KU’s Fashion Business Organization hosted its first fashion show in Capitol Federal Hall on April 12th in collaboration with Alpha Couture, a Kansas City fashion and lifestyle group. Ten student designers displayed their collections, modeled by 40 students. ...

Tue, 05/13/2025
Hannah Siegler shares unique exchange program experience with University of Malta.
Fri, 05/09/2025
Each year, the KU School of Business not only helps soon-to-be graduates find full-time jobs. It prepares students to embark on fulfilling careers.
Tue, 05/06/2025
Senior marketing major Sophie Nelson discovers ways to learn abroad
Mon, 05/05/2025
JennyLou Spoon discovers possibilities after teaching in the Peace Corps through KU Business master’s degree programs
Thu, 05/01/2025
School’s 55-year partnership brings together academics, professionals to advance industry
Mon, 04/28/2025

The Applied Portfolio Management (APM) program at the University of Kansas School of Business offers students a rare and valuable opportunity to manage a real investment portfolio. Enrollment is open to students of any major across the university and provides participants a chance to apply classroom knowledge to real-world investment...

Tue, 04/22/2025
Almost everyone employs digital banking and financial technology, or fintech, to support their daily lives today, but as the banking industry evolves, what should consumers be aware of?