News
Wed, 08/20/2025
B2B sales now require a ‘holistic’ selling approach, study finds
In a new study, Murali Mantrala, the Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing at the University of Kansas, examines how the key role of the salesperson has evolved in business-to-business sales, in response to changing buyer behavior during the purchase journey.
Tue, 08/19/2025
KU School of Business launches accounting certificate focused on strategic decision-making
Beginning this fall, students earning a Bachelor of Science in Business at the KU School of Business can pursue a new certificate in accounting with a focus on strategic decision-making. ...
Tue, 08/19/2025
KU School of Business introduces new dean
Get to know Jide Wintoki, Henry D. Price Professor and the new dean of the KU School of Business, and learn about his goals for the school.
Wed, 08/13/2025
KU School of Business announces faculty leadership appointments
Ahead of the fall 2025 semester, the school has named faculty leaders to key academic and administrative positions.
Mon, 08/04/2025
Business professor one of 10 KU faculty selected for 2025-26 Senior Administrative Fellows
Ten KU faculty members have been selected to participate in the Senior Administrative Fellows Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program allows a small group of competitively selected tenured faculty to explore academic leadership.
Fri, 08/01/2025
Matching skills with jobs in mutual fund industry leads to higher risk-adjusted performance, study finds
In a new study, Gjergji Cici, the Koch Professor in Business Economics at the University of Kansas, explores how firms that match skills of their employees with jobs in the mutual funds industry leads to significantly higher risk-adjusted performance.
Tue, 07/15/2025
IT-capable employees improve relevance and timeliness of financial reporting, study finds
In a new study, University of Kansas School of Business researcher Adi Masli examines IT-capable employees’ role in the production process of financial information, deducing that enhanced management of raw data during this process decreases technical errors and increases data processing speed.
Tue, 07/01/2025
Corporate victims of ransomware may make matters worse by paying attackers, study finds
In a new study, University of Kansas business researcher Debabrata Dey examines when organizations accede to ransomware payment demands and, in doing so, incentivize attackers to launch more attacks, elevating the chance of a future breach not just for themselves but for others.
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.
Mon, 06/02/2025
MBA capstone courses aid Kansas companies with business solutions
KU MBA students develop and present solutions while gaining an inside look at Kansas’ small businesses function.
Fri, 05/23/2025
Three KU Business faculty among 158 universitywide promotion and tenure honorees
Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 44 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 114 individuals at the KU Medical Center campus.
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.
Mon, 05/12/2025
Jide Wintoki to be next dean of the School of Business
The University of Kansas has selected Jide Wintoki, Capitol Federal Professor of Finance, as the next dean of the KU School of Business. Wintoki first joined the school in 2008, and he currently serves as its associate dean of graduate programs. He will begin his new role July 1.
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
Tue, 05/06/2025
Profit motivation of social media companies may compel them to inject bias and create polarization, study finds
Social media companies thrive on the subtle influencing of users’ behavior. “It is of interest to social media companies to nudge users in such a way that their engagement level increases, but as a result, echo chambers are created and the level of polarization increases,” said Debabrata Dey, a professor of business at the University of Kansas.
Mon, 05/05/2025
Master’s student pivots to new career path with dual MBA/MS-Business Analytics program
JennyLou Spoon discovers possibilities after teaching in the Peace Corps through KU Business master’s degree programs
Thu, 05/01/2025
KU Business Centennial Celebrations: Deloitte/KU Audit Symposium
School’s 55-year partnership brings together academics, professionals to advance industry
Tue, 04/29/2025
Airlines can improve travel efficiency and resilience by incorporating passenger-level data, study finds
Mazhar Arikan, associate professor of business at the University of Kansas, explores how airlines that incorporate passenger-level data along with flight-level data could make modest adjustments in passenger itineraries that result in major travel improvements without significantly deteriorating efficiency.
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...
Tue, 04/22/2025
KU Business faculty experts discuss: Digital banking and financial technology
Almost everyone employs digital banking and financial technology, or fintech, to support their daily lives today, but as the banking industry evolves, what should consumers be aware of?
Tue, 04/22/2025
Partisan politics proved most significant factor for speed of corporate shutdowns during pandemic, study shows
In a new study, Shradha Bindal, assistant professor of finance at the University of Kansas, investigates the speed with which U.S. firms shut down their headquarters because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It finds that the political orientation of the firms and their CEOs proved the most significant factor.
Thu, 04/17/2025
Fifth annual KU Professional Selling Program/King’s Hawaiian Sales Competition sees continued record participation
The KU School of Business Professional Selling program marked a new milestone with the fifth annual KU Professional Selling Program/King’s Hawaiian Sales Competition April 4-5 at Capitol Federal Hall. A record 14 new and returning teams from across the country participated at the event.
Wed, 04/16/2025
Senior accounting major balances creative, analytical talents through community involvement
Ella Campbell shows accounting can be more than numbers.
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
Wed, 04/09/2025
KU School of Business to honor 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
The University of Kansas School of Business will recognize Diane Yetter with its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Tue, 04/08/2025
U.S. News & World Report ranks 48 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools
KU has 48 graduate programs in the top 50 among public universities — including 10 programs in the top 10 — in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Tue, 04/08/2025
Final School of Business dean candidate to present April 10
Sharon Alvarez, faculty member and administrator at the University of Pittsburgh, will be the fourth and final candidate for the dean of the KU School of Business position to present her strategies for the school’s future. Her public presentation is set for 4-5 p.m. April 10.
Fri, 04/04/2025
Third School of Business dean candidate to present April 8
Cheryl Druehl, faculty member and administrator at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, will be the third dean candidate to give a public presentation for the University of Kansas School of Business. Druehl's presentation is scheduled for 4-5 p.m. April 8.