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Mon, 10/05/2026

Meet the KU Business staff: Kelvie Crabb, Rachel Green and Alee Phillips, Accounting Area Industry Mentors

Kelvie Crabb, Rachel Green and Alee Phillips serve as the KU School of Business Accounting Area Industry Mentors, helping accounting students connect to industry professionals and career planning.

Thu, 10/01/2026

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Spousal influences on CEO risk-taking behavior

Learn about research from KU Business assistant professor of finance Carina Cuculiza that examines how spousal risk preferences influence risk-taking behaviors of business leaders.

Thu, 10/01/2026

Junior helping build awareness as KU Entrepreneurship Hub construction begins

As the School of Business continues to expand its entrepreneurship programming and construction begins on the KU Entrepreneurship Hub, Overland Park junior Eli Maker is helping KU students across all disciplines discover entrepreneurial opportunities.

Tue, 09/29/2026

Five Questions with Saetbyeol Kim

Meet Saetbyeol Kim, an assistant professor of marketing, whose research interests lie in how consumers make decisions related to physical, mental and social well-being. Learn about her background and what advice she has for students.

Wed, 09/23/2026

Five Questions with Jun Park

Meet Jun Park, assistant professor in the Management and Entrepreneurship academic area, as he shares his passion for understanding how reputation, leadership and public perception shape organizations. In this Q&A, Park discusses his research interests, what he loves about being a Jayhawk, the advice he'd give his younger self and the book he believes every student should read.

Mon, 09/21/2026

Meet the KU Business staff: Megan Goff and Jolene Phillips, Finance Area Industry Mentors

Megan Goff and Jolene Phillips serve as the KU School of Business Finance Area Industry Mentors, helping finance and non-finance majors prepare for careers in finance.

Thu, 09/03/2026

KU Business minor turns curiosity into opportunities across disciplines

Coming to KU from the East Coast, senior Catie Borchardt has let curiosity guide her experience beyond a single discipline. With a major in communication studies and minors in business and global and international studies, she uses her diverse academic interests to shape her path toward the world of consulting.

Wed, 05/13/2026

Doctoral candidate pairs award-winning research with student-centered teaching

Matt Peterson, a KU School of Business doctoral candidate, has earned national recognition for his accounting research and student-centered teaching. A recipient of multiple awards, including a 2025 FASB Emerging Scholar Award, he pairs industry experience with research focused on improving financial reporting as he prepares to graduate in May 2026.

Tue, 05/12/2026

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Star performers

KU School of Business assistant professor Kaushik Gala examines what defines star performers and why a small share of individuals or teams often drives most organizational output.

Mon, 05/11/2026

KU student blends art, business and disability advocacy to expand access

Elizabeth Jane Varelman, a KU Business student, is using art and business to advance disability advocacy. Through a self-designed academic path, metalsmithing work and leadership roles, she focuses on accessibility in higher education and the arts while preparing for law school.

Thu, 05/07/2026

Business students collaborate with KU Memorial Union, recreation services to bring new dining option to campus

Business Leadership Program students helped bring Shake Smart to campus through a yearlong project focused on student wellness. Working with KU Memorial Unions and Recreation Services, the team researched student needs, pitched the idea, and supported planning for the new dining option at the recreation center.

Wed, 04/29/2026

FIN 411 class collaborates with KU Endowment to support investment strategy

Students in Felix Meshke's, assistant professor, FIN 411 Investment Theory and Applications honors class was tasked with a single question for their class: “The market is highly valued, and KU Endowment has almost all its money in the market. Do you think that’s a good idea?”

Fri, 04/17/2026

Meet the KU Business staff: Adri Gordey, Business Professional Development Program

Adri Gordey, career advisor senior, joins the School of Business after working with students in grant-funded research and training programs.

Thu, 04/16/2026

Five Questions with Wendy Hind

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

Mon, 04/13/2026

Student business owner combines passion for fashion with business education

Since 2019, junior Holly Fairchild has been running Vogue Girl Vintage, a vintage clothing resale business. The psychology major has been running the business at local pop-up events and has a long-term vending spot at the Kansas City River Market Flea.

Wed, 04/08/2026

Business administration major translates language studies into international career

Kansas native Nathan Spickelmier found career inspiration from a YouTube video of someone speaking Japanese. The business administration major used study abroad and international work experiences to combine language and business, shaping his path toward a global career.

Mon, 04/06/2026

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Tipping culture and consumer behavior

Jonathan Beck, assistant professor of marketing at the KU School of Business, explains how tipping culture has evolved in recent years and how it's changed consumer behaviors.

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

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