The University of Kansas School of Business

10/23/2026

Rock Chalk to the School of Business alumni, students and faculty who were named award winners and finalists for the 2026 Homecoming Awards!

Sorority & Fraternity Life’s Legacy of Leadership Award recipient:
- John Yorke, alumnus

Excellence in Community, Education, & Leadership (ExCEL) Award finalists:
- Ashton Barker, senior majoring in marketing
- Addison Murdock, senior majoring in accounting

Honor for Outstanding Progressive Educator (HOPE) Award finalists:
- Jana Fitchett, case competition director, dean’s teaching fellow and lecturer for management and entrepreneurship
- Surendra Singh, AT&T Foundation Professor for Business

Winners will be announced tomorrow at KU’s football game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Congrats to these Business Jayhawks!

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The University of Kansas will announce the recipients of the 2026 Fred Ellsworth Medallion and the 2026 Homecoming Awards at the Oct. 24 football game. The honorees include alumni, volunteers, students and faculty recognized for their leadership, service and commitment to KU.

10/21/2026

Want to strengthen your selling skills but wondering how the learning experience fits into your schedule?

Join KU instructors Kristen Helling and Emma Sittenauer on Friday, Oct. 23, for a closer look at the KU Professional Selling Microcredential.

During this webinar, they’ll walk through the 12-week online program, including what you’ll learn, how weekly live Zoom sessions and self-paced coursework fit together, and the credential you’ll earn.
Plus, bring your questions about the syllabus.

See what you can expect and register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/4ynNeOQ

10/16/2026

Enrollment is coming up, and advisors are here to help students plan their next steps. From choosing classes to exploring career options, academic and career advisors offer support to help students make the most of their time at KU and prepare for life after graduation.

Our latest blog breaks down how their roles differ, when to connect with each and how to get started.

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Learn who to contact for class schedules, major changes, resumes, interviews, career planning and more in this guide for KU Business students.

10/14/2026

With a background in engineering and business administration, Yunhyoung Kim joins the School of Business as a new assistant professor in the Marketing and Business Law academic area. His interest in how consumers make decisions informs his research in reinforcement learning and digital marketplaces.

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Learn about Yunhyoung Kim's path to academia, his research on consumer decision-making and the advice he would share with today's college students.

10/13/2026

Steven Ibrahim wasted no time getting involved at KU.

After transferring from Johnson County Community College, the marketing student joined student organizations, traveled to San Francisco with KU Marketing Club and landed a marketing internship through a School of Business career fair.

Now a senior, Steven shares what helped him find his place at KU and his advice for other transfer students.

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After transferring to KU from Johnson County Community College, Steven Ibrahim quickly found opportunities to get involved, build professional connections and make KU feel like home. Now entering his senior year, he shares what helped him make the most of his experience as a transfer student.

10/12/2026

The influences behind leaders’ business decisions can extend beyond the workplace.

At home, spouses’ attitudes toward uncertainty may help explain why some CEOs adopt safer corporate policies. Carina Cuculiza, assistant professor of finance, explores this connection in our recent "Faculty Experts" blog, discussing the roles of marriage length and cultural background in corporate risk-taking

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KU Business researcher Carina Cuculiza explores how a CEO’s spouse can influence corporate risk-taking, revealing how personal relationships shape business decisions.

10/09/2026

Meet Kelvie Crabb, Rachel Green and Alee Phillips, Accounting Area Industry Mentors at the KU School of Business.

All three earned their undergraduate and master’s degrees in accounting at KU. In their AIM roles, they help students plan internships, navigate accounting courses and explore graduate programs and certifications that align with their career goals.

Read more about them: https://bit.ly/4j87ws0

10/08/2026

Incoming KU Business freshmen can start building connections from day one through the Dean’s Business Fellows Program. The selective first‑year experience provides students with enhanced first-year curriculum, hands-on learning experiences and a close-knit peer community support.

The program also includes a $1,500 one-year scholarship, mentorship and priority access to exclusive short-term international programs, giving Fellows more ways to learn and grow as Business Jayhawks.

Learn more about the program and eligibility: https://bit.ly/3VI7Wvf

Gain an early advantage through leadership development, hands-on experiences, peer mentorship, and a community of ambitious Business Jayhawks.

10/07/2026

Growth across KU continues.

This fall, the University of Kansas welcomed a record 31,464 students, while the School of Business reached a milestone of its own with 4,739 students and 16 consecutive years of enrollment growth.

Together, we're preparing the next generation of business leaders.

10/06/2026

Meet Saetbyeol Kim, a new assistant professor in the Marketing and Business Law academic area at the School of Business. With a background in marketing and an interest in health, Kim studies how consumers make decisions related to physical, mental and social well-being.

Learn more about her: https://bit.ly/4ytmD3W