Undergraduate Stories


Tue, 12/09/2025

ENTR 410 course helps students build entrepreneurial skills, land internships

ENTR 410 Building Entrepreneurship Competency gives students practical tools for problem-solving, self-awareness, networking and for life and working through failure. ...

Thu, 12/04/2025

KU Business student maximizes experience to graduate in five semesters

Lexi Kossmann knew from the start she wanted to be a Jayhawk, and by planning ahead and getting involved early, the St. Louis native completed her bachelor’s degree requirements in finance in just five semesters. ...

Wed, 11/12/2025

KU students tackle ethical AI use in education through School of Business’ inaugural Kirkendall Awards Ideation Challenge

The KU School of Business hosted the finale of the inaugural Kirkendall Awards Ideation Challenge, a 10-week interdisciplinary competition that invited students from engineering, business, industrial design and STEM majors to explore how artificial intelligence can be ethically integrated into education.
Fri, 11/07/2025

KU Business student forges path as first-generation student

Senior marketing major Jennell Coria expands career, campus involvement options through KU School of Business school engagement, mentorship
Thu, 10/23/2025

KU Business student builds college experience beyond academics

Junior accounting major Amelia Knopp gives back to the KU community through the KU Blood Drive, University Scholars Program
Mon, 10/06/2025

Entrepreneurship program sparks KU student's nonprofit venture, creates leadership opportunities

Junior marketing major Ashton Barker uses KU Business program The Catalyst, Entrepreneurship Club to build passion project.
Tue, 05/20/2025

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. ...

Tue, 05/13/2025

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

Hannah Siegler shares unique exchange program experience with University of Malta.
Fri, 05/09/2025

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.
Tue, 05/06/2025

International classroom experiences expose new learning, studying tactics

Senior marketing major Sophie Nelson discovers ways to learn abroad
Mon, 04/28/2025

Applied Portfolio Management program builds financial acumen with curriculum, guest speakers

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...

Wed, 04/16/2025

Senior accounting major balances creative, analytical talents through community involvement

Ella Campbell shows accounting can be more than numbers.
Tue, 04/01/2025

Switch to KU Business major helps junior find career clarity

Business analytics major Jasneet Kaur discovers how to incorporate data and technology into business innovation
Mon, 03/24/2025

KU Business double-major finds future close to home

Sean Anderson never expected to find his perfect college experience in Kansas, but when he stepped onto the University of Kansas campus, he knew he had found somewhere he could thrive. ...

Mon, 03/10/2025

Entrepreneurship program allows senior to embrace the unknown, find limitless opportunities

Finance major Sofia Bowman becomes first student to lead The Catalyst cohorts
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
Tue, 02/25/2025

Undergraduate recruitment ambassadors aid prospective students in college selection process

Meet three KU Business Student Ambassadors who help future Business Jayhawks navigate college decisions
Wed, 01/29/2025

T.A. Talk with Jude Mubaslat

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, with the course instructor to see if they would be a good fit.
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
Thu, 01/23/2025

Scholarship opportunities allow senior to achieve academic, professional goals

Accounting and finance double-major Ricardo Cabral explores different programs, experiences through accounting
Tue, 12/10/2024

Major change allows senior to excel in KU School of Business

Rithika Chary discovers passion for accounting, gains confidence from student organizations
Tue, 12/03/2024

T.A. Talk with Henry Storbeck

Get to know the accounting major the graduated accounting major in the Masters of Accounting program (MAcc), who is an ACCT 201 T.A.
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, 11/18/2024

T.A. Talk with Emily Schwindt

Get to know the senior supply chain management major, who is a SCM 310 T.A.
Wed, 11/06/2024

First-generation student navigates college experience

Sophomore business administration major Camrynn Frese finds her place at KU and the School of Business
Fri, 11/01/2024

Accounting Scholars program gives junior new skills, development opportunities

Christian Cervantes knew business was his passion when he started a small business in high school. The junior finance and accounting double-major from Olathe, Kansas, would buy and resell hard-to-get items for consumers, like unique shoes, limited-edition Stanley Tumblers and vintage clothes. Through this experience, he realized he was already...

Tue, 10/29/2024

T.A. Talk with Ryan Simonson

Get to know the senior marketing major, who is a BUS 110 T.A.
Tue, 10/08/2024

T.A. Talk with Sara Sukenic

Get to know the sophomore marketing major and entrepreneurship minor, who is a BUS 110 T.A.
Fri, 09/20/2024

T.A. Talk with Blayne O’Connor

Get to know the senior finance major and international business minor on the pre-law track, who is a TA for BUS 120 and 410
Wed, 09/18/2024

Global Business Studies helps students prepare for international education experiences

The KU School of Business offers study abroad programs tailored to meet students’ diverse interests and academic goals. From semester-long immersion programs to summer programs to a quick spring break trip, there is a program to suit students and their dream destinations. ...

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School of Business

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