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Like polls, prediction markets failed to see Trump's victory coming, economist says
LAWRENCE — As network anchors and pundits appeared stunned at Donald Trump's Electoral College victory Tuesday night, it was obvious much political polling data had missed the mark. ...
Presidential campaign's uncharted territory includes economic policy, scholar says
LAWRENCE —The U.S. presidential candidates likely present a stark difference in economic policy, which is why the financial markets have reacted to key shifts in the campaign, according to a University of Kansas economist. ...
Presidential campaign's uncharted territory includes economic policy, scholar says
LAWRENCE —The U.S. presidential candidates likely present a stark difference in economic policy, which is why the financial markets have reacted to key shifts in the campaign, according to a University of Kansas economist. ...
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). ...
Media executive Steve Forbes to deliver 2016 Vickers Memorial Lecture
LAWRENCE — Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, will present “An Evening of Insights” at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Capitol Federal Hall. ...
Marketing scholar investigates psychological effects of logo design
LAWRENCE — Marketers invest countless resources to design the perfect visual logo for their brand, believing that consumers apply a logo’s meaning to its accompanying brand. ...
School of Business joins with Oracle Academy to deliver business analytics major
LAWRENCE -- Beginning this semester, the University of Kansas School of Business will team with Oracle, a leading global software and cloud computing company, to provide technical resources for its new undergraduate major in business analytics. ...
Former president, CEO of Ford Alan Mulally to present 2016 Chandler Lecture
LAWRENCE — Alan Mulally, former president and CEO of Ford Motor Co., will deliver the University of Kansas School of Business Anderson Chandler Lecture at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Lied Center. ...
School of Business launches major, concentration in business analytics
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business will begin offering both a major and a concentration in business analytics for undergraduate students this fall. ...
Master of Accounting program earns top ranking
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas School of Business Master of Accounting (MAcc) program has earned the No. 9 spot in a ranking of the top programs in the country. ...
Master of Accounting program earns top ranking
LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas School of Business Master of Accounting (MAcc) program has earned the No. 9 spot in a ranking of the top programs in the country. ...
School of Business to host conference on business ethics
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business and its International Center for Ethics in Business will host the fifth Partners in Business Ethics Conference on Sept. 29-30. ...
Distinguished business professor honored by American Taxation Association
LAWRENCE — A stalwart professor at the University of Kansas School of Business has been recognized for his dedication to the accounting profession. Allen Ford received the American Taxation Association’s Outstanding Service Award. He was honored in August at the American Accounting Association’s 2015 annual meeting in Chicago. ...
KU accounting professor earns journal best paper award
LAWRENCE — The American Accounting Association has honored University of Kansas Professor Scott Bronson and his co-authors as recipients of the 2016 Accounting Horizons Best Paper Award. ...
KU accounting professor earns journal best paper award
LAWRENCE — The American Accounting Association has honored University of Kansas Professor Scott Bronson and his co-authors as recipients of the 2016 Accounting Horizons Best Paper Award. ...
Sophisticated investors reap greater profits when trading stocks of firms with more connected boards, research shows
LAWRENCE — A golfer, a banker and a gambler linked in an insider trading case make for a great headline and provocative news. ...
Sophisticated investors reap greater profits when trading stocks of firms with more connected boards, research shows
LAWRENCE — A golfer, a banker and a gambler linked in an insider trading case make for a great headline and provocative news. ...
International business scholar can comment on ongoing Brazilian political conflict
LAWRENCE — Last week, Brazil's Senate voted to put President Dilma Rousseff on trial for impeachment amid months of protests and accusations of corruption in the Rousseff administration. ...
Business school to host public open house of Capitol Federal Hall
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business will open the doors of its new building, Capitol Federal Hall, to the public for an open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 16. ...
School of Business to host sports, branding seminar
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business is teaming with KU Athletics' Andrea Hudy for "The Business of Sports: Brand Matters" on June 10 in Capitol Federal Hall. ...
School of Business to honor three as distinguished alumni
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business has honored three of its graduates with the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: Wayne Boeckman, Doug Miller and Jim Schwartz. ...
MBA students to present management solutions at Kansas Impact Project event
LAWRENCE — After spending six months consulting with nonprofit and service organizations around the state, University of Kansas MBA students will present their management solutions as part of the Kansas Impact Project on Thursday, March 3. ...
KU research finds consumers who receive government assistance face moral scrutiny in marketplace
LAWRENCE — New research by a professor at the University of Kansas School of Business finds the morality of consumer choices may hinge on perceptions of wealth and income. ...
School of Business earns No. 4 spot on Best for Vets list
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business is No. 4 in a ranking released Monday of top business schools for military veterans. ...
Second annual event to explore intersection of business, race and sports
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Business and Langston Hughes Center, in partnership with Kansas Athletics, will present “The Power of Sport: A Conversation on Business, Race and Sports.”...
Gift from Chicago couple creates new center in KU School of Business
LAWRENCE — Roger and Julie Davis, of Chicago, have made a combined outright and planned gift commitment of $7.2 million to enable the University of Kansas School of Business to create a Center for Figure Sense. The aim of the new center is to teach students how to use complex...
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. ...
Professor wins best paper award at strategic management conference
LAWRENCE — Research by a University of Kansas School of Business professor has received top honors from the premier association in strategic management. ...
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. ...
School of Business releases Wozniak ticket information, announces second lecture
LAWRENCE — Tickets for Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s Nov. 20 lecture will be available starting at 11 a.m. Oct. 5 at the Lied Center box office. The event is free and open to the public, but a ticket is required to attend. ...