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Thu, 05/09/2024

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Credit card company mergers

In February 2024, credit card company Capital One announced that it planned to acquire Discover in an all-equity transaction valued at $35 billion. The merger raises many questions about how the transaction could affect consumers, businesses and the credit card institutions. ...

Tue, 05/07/2024

MAcc student, athlete seeks success in the classroom and on the track

Chandler Gibbens does not have a favorite traditional KU memory. But as a track and cross-country athlete, there is one that stands out. In 2023, at the Stanford Invitational Track and Field competition, he broke the men’s 5K record and earned a personal record with a time of 13:28.71. Gibbens...

Tue, 05/07/2024

International internship helps junior double-major broaden her perspective

When Megan Williams was a child, she created a banana bread business and would sell loaves to her family and friends and around her neighborhood, setting her on a path to continue to discover innovative ideas. ...

Sat, 05/04/2024

Junior embraces new cultures, independence through CIMBA Italy Program

When Olivia Hove first began her journey at KU, she was studying journalism and political science. But during her sophomore year, the junior from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, felt that business administration would be a better fit for her future and career goals. ...

Mon, 04/29/2024

Senior finance major’s community involvement gives real-world preparation

Luke Standford leverages time in KU Student Senate, Jennett Finance Scholars Program to maximize experiences
Thu, 04/25/2024

Study abroad experiences lead to new skills, internship opportunities

Morgan Prosser, a junior from Shawnee, Kansas, majoring in marketing with a minor in psychology, has furthered connections and understanding of herself through two study abroad experiences at KU. ...

Wed, 04/24/2024

T.A. Talk with Sully Anselmo

Get to know the junior accounting major and marketing minor, who is a ACCT 201 and ACCT 230 T.A.
Mon, 04/22/2024

Doctoral student follows in family’s educational footsteps

Ryan Clark grew up in a family of educators. It was that early foundation and understanding of education that would eventually pave the way for Clark to earn his doctoral degree in finance and continue in the family tradition of education. ...

Fri, 04/19/2024

T.A. Talk with Addie Raine

They lead some of our classes, teach our labs and grade our exams. Teaching assistants, or T.A.s, are undergraduate students who help faculty with course instruction and student learning. While each course may have different requirements, T.A.s apply and interview for open positions much like ones for internships and jobs,...

Wed, 04/10/2024

Senior propels future plans through Jennett Finance Scholars Program

Finance major Turner Seals credits success at School of Business to program
Fri, 03/29/2024

T.A. Talk with Donna Kraja

Get to know the junior accounting and international business major, who is a BUS 120 T.A.
Wed, 03/27/2024

Senior finance major builds connections for future success

Meredith Matz finds value in mentoring, networking and getting involved at KU School of Business
Thu, 03/21/2024

Five Questions with Josh Wexler

In our Five Question series, faculty at the University of Kansas School of Business share their insights, experiences and advice for students.
Wed, 03/20/2024

Senior international student discovers opportunities through entrepreneurship

Calista Widharta, double-major in information systems and business analytics, finds career path by way of School of Business programs
Mon, 03/18/2024

T.A. Talk with Ava Lemon

Get to know the senior accounting and finance major, who serves as an ACCT 201 T.A.
Wed, 03/06/2024

Senior shares triple-major, international experiences

Josette Pinto tells how her experience opened endless possibilities for future.
Fri, 03/01/2024

T.A. Talk with Katherine Riker

Get to know the senior supply chain management major, who serves as a SCM 310 T.A.
Thu, 02/15/2024

T.A. Talk with Megan Cleveland

Get to know the senior accounting major and Chinese minor, who serves as an ACCT 201 T.A.
Thu, 01/18/2024

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Branding

Jessica Li, marketing professor, provides insights on branding and identity
Wed, 12/06/2023

Senior accounting student talks unique internship experience, reflects on School of Business

Blake Bruno shares unique internship experience as one of two international tax accounting interns in the U.S.
Fri, 11/17/2023

Alumnus establishes scholarship for joint MBA/J.D. program

A new scholarship will support students in KU’s joint MBA and Juris Doctor program, thanks to J.R. Walters, School of Business alumnus. He recentlyestablished the James R. Walters Joint J.D./MBA Scholarship to help offset expenses students face while completing the dual degrees. ...

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