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Mon, 08/17/2020

Inconsistencies in equity analyst revisions may have rational explanations

Equity analysts produce outputs that include stock recommendations, earning estimates and 12-month target prices. But often, different outputs issued by the same analyst at the same time conflict with one another. ...

Wed, 08/12/2020

Donor incentives don't always equate to more charitable giving, study finds

People are accustomed to getting cash in the mail from an aunt or grandparent. But what about from complete strangers? ...

Tue, 07/07/2020

Inspection reports expose audit firms to litigation, study finds

Auditing is like few other professions because of the relationship between the client and firm. ...

Wed, 06/10/2020

New study advocates updating approach to teaching supply chain curriculum

“Nobody worries about the supply chain until something goes wrong,” said Joe Walden, the assistant area director in analytics, information and operations management at the University of Kansas. ...

Tue, 06/02/2020

Message: Our commitment to demonstrating diversity, equity, and inclusion

Dean L. Paige Fields...

Thu, 05/28/2020

Associate professor earns Emerging Scholar honor for international management research

Minyoung Kim, associate professor of strategy and international business at the University of Kansas School of Business, will receive the 2020 International Management (IM) Division FIU Emerging Scholar Award from the Academy of Management. ...

Tue, 04/21/2020

KU Small Business Development Center shares advice for small businesses during pandemic

data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="91e68e6d-617a-44ae-8be0-c5c20e35111f" href="/node/982">KU Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is one of 13 Small Business Development Centers in Kansas and one of more than 1,000 SBDCs in the United States. The KU SBDC is a partnership among the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Kansas Department of Commerce, the KU...

Wed, 04/08/2020

Global uncertainty may force businesses to rely on flexibility rather than efficiency

Most businesses have never faced an era when uncertainty is so rampant. ...

Wed, 04/08/2020

Global uncertainty may force businesses to rely on flexibility rather than efficiency

Most businesses have never faced an era when uncertainty is so rampant. ...

Tue, 03/17/2020

U.S. News & World Report lists 48 KU graduate programs in top 50 among public schools in 2021 rankings

The University of Kansas has nine graduate programs in the top 10 and 48 programs ranked in the top 50 among public universities in the 2021 rankings from U.S. News & World Report, released today. ...

Mon, 03/16/2020

Business Career Services updates regarding COVID-19 precautions

University of Kansas continues to monitor COVID-19 and make adjustments accordingly, we wanted to provide updates related to the Business Career Services (BCS) office. Please continue to check coronavirus.ku.edu for the most up-to-date information from the university. In addition, the School of Business will be providing school-specific updates at business.ku.edu/covid-19-information. ...

Thu, 03/12/2020

School of Business COVID-19 response: Services, events, building access

monitoring your KU email account as we share important updates and information. Any additional information from the KU School of Business will be made available here. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this challenging time. ...

Tue, 01/14/2020

'Why We Write' provides showcase for crafting military tales

During the 1940s, the U.S. government commissioned a series of documentary films called “Why We Fight” to spur public support for World War II. ...

Tue, 01/14/2020

‘Why We Write’ provides showcase for crafting military tales

During the 1940s, the U.S. government commissioned a series of documentary films called “Why We Fight” to spur public support for World War II. ...

Thu, 01/02/2020

School of Business launches master’s degree in business analytics for fall 2020

The University of Kansas School of Business will begin offering a master’s degree in business analytics next fall. ...

Thu, 12/12/2019

School of Business approves new admissions policies

The University of Kansas School of Business has approved new policies for direct and competitive admissions to its Bachelor of Science in Business program. ...

Mon, 11/25/2019

Senior will study in Ireland after becoming KU’s second George J. Mitchell Scholar

After he finishes his work at the University of Kansas this year, senior Alex Murray will be headed to Ireland to pursue a graduate degree after receiving word on Saturday that he had won the George J. Mitchell Scholarship. ...

Thu, 11/14/2019

Three students named as finalists for Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell scholarships

Three students from the University of Kansas have advanced in the competition for prestigious scholarships for study in the United Kingdom and Ireland. ...

Thu, 11/07/2019

Tech leader to speak at Global Entrepreneurship Week event

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. ...

Mon, 11/04/2019

Political affiliation influences hiring practices during interview process, study finds

People might suspect that being either a Democrat or Republican could affect their ability to get hired. But a University of Kansas professor has helped prove it. ...

Wed, 10/23/2019

School of Business researcher to deliver 2019 Sutton Lecture

of Kansas School of Business Walter S. Sutton Lecture Series this year will feature Jessica Li, associate professor of marketing at the business school. ...

Fri, 10/11/2019

KU nominates 6 scholars for Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell awards

The University of Kansas has endorsed applications from five students and a recent graduate applying for prestigious fellowships for study in the United Kingdom and Ireland. ...

Thu, 10/10/2019

Crowdsourcing consumer loans can bolster business growth and reduce crime

Imagine being able to borrow money from strangers, but without the potential of getting your thumbs broken if you miss a payment. ...

Tue, 10/08/2019

Kansas Secretary of Commerce to present 2019 Chandler Lecture

Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland will deliver the University of Kansas School of Business Anderson Chandler Lecture at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Capitol Federal Hall. ...

Thu, 09/26/2019

Spread of 'pseudolaw' scammers and victims thwarts court system

We’ve entered the golden age of legal nonsense. ...

Thu, 09/26/2019

Spread of ‘pseudolaw’ scammers and victims thwarts court system

We’ve entered the golden age of legal nonsense. ...

Thu, 09/12/2019

School of Business program director selected as Modern War Institute senior fellow

Steve Leonard, lecturer and director of the University of Kansas School of Business’ Master of Science in Business and Organizational Leadership program, has been selected as a senior fellow by the Modern War Institute (MWI) at West Point. ...

Mon, 09/09/2019

KU improves to 59th among public schools in 2020 U.S. News rankings

The University of Kansas increased its ranking two spots to 59th among public universities in the 2020 edition of the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, released Sept. 9. ...

Fri, 08/09/2019

XPlore program adds real-world experience for accounting students

The accounting profession comes with plenty of clichés. ...

Wed, 06/19/2019

KU insurance certificate program announces 15 industry partners

The University of Kansas School of Business has established industry partnerships with 15 insurance companies for its newest certificate program. The companies have committed $660,000 in total to date to support the Jack Lockton Certificate in Insurance and Risk Management program. ...

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