Entrepreneurship


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.
Tue, 05/20/2025

Business students mix entrepreneurship and 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. ...

Thu, 04/10/2025

Immersive student experiences strengthen skills, local communities

KU School of Business co-curricular programs, classes give students opportunities to solve real-world problems
Mon, 03/03/2025

KU Business programs propel sophomore’s venture ambitions

Gavin Ayoade grows community and company with help from Impact Programs and The Catalyst
Mon, 01/27/2025

Junior marketing major builds beauty business with tools gained at KU School of Business

Andrea Atwood finds new ways to market her business venture, Scented Queens, to the KU community
Tue, 12/17/2024

KU students tackle ‘wicked problems’ to improve disability employment outcomes

In spring 2024, Charlotte Tritch, lecturer and director of entrepreneurship degree programs in the Management and Entrepreneurship academic area, tasked her ENTR 490 Solving Wicked Problems class with a seemingly impossible problem to solve. Working with Lisa Dieker, Williamson Family Distinguished Professor in Special Education in the KU School of...

Wed, 12/11/2024

KU School of Business Knock on the Window Award celebrates entrepreneurial spirit, honors alumnus

A new School of Business gift will recognize and support entrepreneurship students who exemplify hard work, tenacity, hustle and determination. ...

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.
Tue, 11/19/2024

Entrepreneurship programs provide community, support across diverse student journeys at KU

KU fifth-year student Emma Gordon enrolled in an entrepreneurship course her junior year after realizing she wanted to experience a world beyond her psychology major. ...

Mon, 11/11/2024

KU School of Business celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

Learn more about the week‘s event lineup and more from Ryan Rains, director of entrepreneurship co-curricular programs
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.
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
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.
Thu, 02/22/2024

Five Questions with David Morris

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