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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.

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

Tue, 04/01/2025

Second dean of the School of Business candidate to present April 3

Lin Nan, faculty member at Purdue University, will be the second dean candidate to give a public presentation on her ideas and strategies for the future of the University of Kansas School of Business.

Tue, 03/25/2025

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Data privacy

In today’s digital world, data privacy is a critical issue. Whether we realize it, we constantly exchange information for convenience, from signing up for new apps to making online purchases. But how much do we understand about where our data goes or how it’s used? ...

Tue, 03/25/2025

First dean of the School of Business candidate to present March 27

Jide Wintoki, Capitol Federal Professor of Finance, will be the first dean candidate to share his vision and strategies for the future of the University of Kansas School of Business. His presentation will take place March 27.

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. ...

Fri, 03/14/2025

KU to welcome School of Business dean candidates to Lawrence campus

Four candidates striving to become the next dean of KU’s School of Business will soon visit the Lawrence campus and share their outlook for the future of the school.

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

Thu, 03/06/2025

KU Business faculty experts discuss: Sustainable business practices

Sustainability in business is no longer just an afterthought; it’s a necessity for all companies, both big and small. Companies that integrate sustainable practices help the environment, drive innovation, create social responsibility and ensure long-term resilience. ...

Wed, 03/05/2025