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Thu, 06/05/2025

$10 million gift ensures construction of new entrepreneurship hub at KU

The University of Kansas School of Business received a $10 million gift commitment from an anonymous donor that ensures the construction of a new entrepreneurship hub building that benefits the greater KU community by teaching students to solve problems in meaningful ways. The new gift supplements the donor's lead gift of $50 million in 2023.

Wed, 12/04/2024

KU RedTire program, community organizations help retain Russell County’s only dentistry practice

Through to a community effort involving Russell County organizations and services provided by KU's RedTire (Redefine your Retirement) program, Russell County residents are still receiving local dental services, and Dr. Michael Jones is enjoying his retirement.

Mon, 10/21/2024

Health effects of trauma linked to performance at work

In a new paper, Elizabeth Embry, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Kansas, offers a theory linking health effects of trauma to performance outcomes at work, suggesting how managerial awareness of trauma manifestations is a necessary step toward workplaces becoming supportive or healing.

Thu, 09/26/2024

New York Times technology columnist to deliver 2024 Sutton Lecture at KU School of Business

The University of Kansas School of Business Walter S. Sutton Ethics Lecture Series will feature Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times and bestselling author, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24.

Tue, 03/05/2024

Second annual KU School of Business entrepreneurship celebration to feature leader in innovation

Bestselling author and leader in innovation Steven Johnson will be the keynote speaker of the second annual Startup Jayhawk, a KU School of Business multiday event in March celebrating entrepreneurship.

Wed, 03/22/2023

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams founder to kick off inaugural KU School of Business entrepreneurship event

LAWRENCE — Jeni Britton, founder and chief creative officer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, will speak as part of an inaugural University of Kansas School of Business event celebrating entrepreneurship at 6 p.m. April 25. ...

Thu, 11/07/2019

Tech leader to speak at Global Entrepreneurship Week event

LAWRENCE — As part of a worldwide celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, KU alumnus and technology innovator Brian McClendon will speak at the University of Kansas School of Business at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21. ...

Fri, 10/28/2016

RedTire program earns 2016 UEDA Award of Excellence

LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas School of Business program has received a 2016 Award of Excellence from the University Economic Development Association (UEDA). ...

Thu, 10/22/2015

Student entrepreneur selected for “Spotlight” at Pipeline Innovator celebration in KC

LAWRENCE — Playing college football and multiple high school sports before crowds of cheering fans prepared Austin Barone for a different kind of audience: more than 600 of the region’s top innovators and entrepreneurs at a major event in Kansas City, Missouri. ...

Fri, 10/02/2015

KU receives national award for innovation, entrepreneurship

LAWRENCE — The University Economic Development Association has awarded the University of Kansas its Award of Excellence in Innovation & Entrepreneurship for KU’s Entrepreneurs@KU program. ...

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