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This fall, the School of Business welcomed Meredith Bagwell-Gray, associate professor of social welfare and 2025–26 recipient of the KU Keeler Family Intra-University Professorship, for an interdisciplinary research collaboration. @researchatku.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnW4QakSerI
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December 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
This fall, the School of Business welcomed Meredith Bagwell-Gray, associate professor of social welfare and 2025–26 recipient of the KU Keeler Family Intra-University Professorship, for an interdisciplinary research collaboration. @researchatku.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnW4QakSerI
New research from Will Ciconte, assistant professor of finance, reveals a surprising trend: less competition among audit firms can lead to more efficient and higher-quality audits.
https://news.ku.edu/news/article/lack-of-competition-leads-to-more-efficient-and-effective-auditing-study-finds
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Lack of competition leads to more efficient and effective auditing, study finds
A new working paper investigates the relation between audit competition, quality and labor hours, finding that auditors who appear to be operating in less competitive markets are more efficient and more effective.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
New research from Will Ciconte, assistant professor of finance, reveals a surprising trend: less competition among audit firms can lead to more efficient and higher-quality audits.
https://news.ku.edu/news/article/lack-of-competition-leads-to-more-efficient-and-effective-auditing-study-finds
https://news.ku.edu/news/article/lack-of-competition-leads-to-more-efficient-and-effective-auditing-study-finds
The School of Business welcomes Lindsey Yonish, a new assistant professor in the Management and Entrepreneurship academic area. She researches the relationship between organizations and their various social environments that shape everyday life. Read more our latest blog: https://bit.ly/49VduHY
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The School of Business welcomes Lindsey Yonish, a new assistant professor in the Management and Entrepreneurship academic area. She researches the relationship between organizations and their various social environments that shape everyday life. Read more our latest blog: https://bit.ly/49VduHY
As burnout rates climb in the corporate world, firms' compensation rates are the driving cause as employees are either over-incentivized or under-incentivized for their work, according to new research from Rob Waiser, assistant professor of marketing.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3M520YH
Read more: https://bit.ly/3M520YH
Strong incentives may lead to even more employee burnout, research finds
A new article from a University of Kansas professor examines how firms should account for effects like fatigue and burnout when designing incentive compensation for their employees.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
As burnout rates climb in the corporate world, firms' compensation rates are the driving cause as employees are either over-incentivized or under-incentivized for their work, according to new research from Rob Waiser, assistant professor of marketing.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3M520YH
Read more: https://bit.ly/3M520YH
In our latest Five Questions blog, we meet Carina Cuculiza, assistant professor of finance. Her research examines household finance and the factors that influence behavioral finance, like social and cultural factors.
https://business.ku.edu/news/article/five-questions-with-carina-cuculiza
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Five Questions with Carina Cuculiza
Five Questions with Carina Cuculiza Tue, 11/04/2025 author Ashleigh Lee Share Share by Email Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Carina Cuculiza Carina Cuculiza Before joining KU, Cuculiza was a faculty member at the Spears School of Bu...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In our latest Five Questions blog, we meet Carina Cuculiza, assistant professor of finance. Her research examines household finance and the factors that influence behavioral finance, like social and cultural factors.
https://business.ku.edu/news/article/five-questions-with-carina-cuculiza
https://business.ku.edu/news/article/five-questions-with-carina-cuculiza
Our latest Faculty Expert Blog features Meredith Bagwell-Gray, an associate professor in the KU School of Social Welfare. Bagwell-Gray comes to the School of Business as a 2025-26 Keeler Family Intra-University Professorship recipient.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Our latest Faculty Expert Blog features Meredith Bagwell-Gray, an associate professor in the KU School of Social Welfare. Bagwell-Gray comes to the School of Business as a 2025-26 Keeler Family Intra-University Professorship recipient.
https://rockcha.lk/faculty-experts
https://rockcha.lk/faculty-experts
Congratulations to Murali Mantrala, Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Selling and Sales Management Special Interest Group of the @amamarketing.bsky.social!
Read more: https://rockcha.lk/Mantrala-AMA-award
Read more: https://rockcha.lk/Mantrala-AMA-award
KU professor honored by AMA for lifetime contributions to sales research
Professor Murali K. Mantrala has been named the 2026 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Selling and Sales Management Special Interest Group of the American Marketing Association.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Congratulations to Murali Mantrala, Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Selling and Sales Management Special Interest Group of the @amamarketing.bsky.social!
Read more: https://rockcha.lk/Mantrala-AMA-award
Read more: https://rockcha.lk/Mantrala-AMA-award
Social media posts may play a larger role in the market’s understanding of analyst’s stock reports and recommendations than we realize, according to new research from Eric Weisbrod, associate professor of accounting.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4oz8HzW
Read more: https://bit.ly/4oz8HzW
Stock recommendation revisions on social media prove a surprisingly valuable source, according to new study
A new article examines sell-side analysts’ stock recommendation revisions on Twitter, observing increased levels of price discovery during intraday windows with more revision-related tweets. This is e...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Social media posts may play a larger role in the market’s understanding of analyst’s stock reports and recommendations than we realize, according to new research from Eric Weisbrod, associate professor of accounting.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4oz8HzW
Read more: https://bit.ly/4oz8HzW
Congratulations to Jill Ellingson, Management and Entrepreneurship area director & Neeli Bendapudi Professor of Management, for beginning her three-year appointment serving on the U.S. State Department Board of Examiners for Foreign Service, overseeing the hiring process of foreign service officers.
October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Congratulations to Jill Ellingson, Management and Entrepreneurship area director & Neeli Bendapudi Professor of Management, for beginning her three-year appointment serving on the U.S. State Department Board of Examiners for Foreign Service, overseeing the hiring process of foreign service officers.
Rock Chalk to Clint Chadwick, Howard Fitch/Fred Ball Professor in the Management and Entrepreneurship academic area. He was recognized at last night's men's basketball game as part of the 2025-26 Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program.
October 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Rock Chalk to Clint Chadwick, Howard Fitch/Fred Ball Professor in the Management and Entrepreneurship academic area. He was recognized at last night's men's basketball game as part of the 2025-26 Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program.
Listen to Beth Embry, assistant professor in the Management and Entrepreneurship academic area, on a recent episode of the “Private Innovation in the Public Interest” podcast with Anita McGahan as they discuss natural disaster responses and relief efforts. https://bit.ly/3KSuR1P
Episode 69: The Capacity For Disaster Response Occurs Before The Disaster Occurs
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October 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Listen to Beth Embry, assistant professor in the Management and Entrepreneurship academic area, on a recent episode of the “Private Innovation in the Public Interest” podcast with Anita McGahan as they discuss natural disaster responses and relief efforts. https://bit.ly/3KSuR1P
Get to know Kaushik Gala, a new assistant professor of entrepreneurship who brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role. After shifting his career, Gala returns to research as he intersects business and technology across industries.
https://bit.ly/3JaKHnW
https://bit.ly/3JaKHnW
Five Questions with Kaushik Gala
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October 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Get to know Kaushik Gala, a new assistant professor of entrepreneurship who brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role. After shifting his career, Gala returns to research as he intersects business and technology across industries.
https://bit.ly/3JaKHnW
https://bit.ly/3JaKHnW
We are pleased to welcome six new faculty researchers to the School of Business. Their broad range of expertise will further strengthen the school’s research and shape the future of business education and practice. #RockChalk
KU School of Business welcomes six research faculty members
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September 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM
We are pleased to welcome six new faculty researchers to the School of Business. Their broad range of expertise will further strengthen the school’s research and shape the future of business education and practice. #RockChalk
The KU School of Business is proud to partner with the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team in a collaboration that will both strengthen KU students' professional skills and create economic impact in Kansas. #KUForKansas
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KU School of Business partners with Healthy Bourbon County Action Team to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystem in southeast Kansas
The University of Kansas School of Business has launched a collaboration with a southeast Kansas organization to support local entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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September 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The KU School of Business is proud to partner with the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team in a collaboration that will both strengthen KU students' professional skills and create economic impact in Kansas. #KUForKansas
Read more: bit.ly/3I1CKkm
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Murali Mantrala, Ned Felming Professor of Marketing, was recently featured in a Harvard Business Review article, sharing how, despite predictions, sales teams show projected growth alongside AI.
Read more: https://hbr.org/2025/09/why-some-sales-teams-are-actually-growing-alongside-ai
Read more: https://hbr.org/2025/09/why-some-sales-teams-are-actually-growing-alongside-ai
Why Some Sales Teams Are Actually Growing Alongside AI
Despite advances in AI and digital tools human expertise remains crucial for complex and high-stakes purchases, where salespeople help buyers navigate ambiguity and build trust. Because companies cont...
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September 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Murali Mantrala, Ned Felming Professor of Marketing, was recently featured in a Harvard Business Review article, sharing how, despite predictions, sales teams show projected growth alongside AI.
Read more: https://hbr.org/2025/09/why-some-sales-teams-are-actually-growing-alongside-ai
Read more: https://hbr.org/2025/09/why-some-sales-teams-are-actually-growing-alongside-ai
Research from Murali Mantrala, Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing, finds that although B2B sales will likely increase in 2026, the role of the salesperson is evolving as buyers become more informed.
https://business.ku.edu/news/article/b2b-sales-now-require-a-holistic-selling-approach-study-finds
https://business.ku.edu/news/article/b2b-sales-now-require-a-holistic-selling-approach-study-finds
B2B sales now require a ‘holistic’ selling approach, study finds
A new study 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.
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August 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Research from Murali Mantrala, Ned Fleming Professor of Marketing, finds that although B2B sales will likely increase in 2026, the role of the salesperson is evolving as buyers become more informed.
https://business.ku.edu/news/article/b2b-sales-now-require-a-holistic-selling-approach-study-finds
https://business.ku.edu/news/article/b2b-sales-now-require-a-holistic-selling-approach-study-finds
Congratulations to our faculty members on their new leadership appointments!
https://business.ku.edu/news/article/ku-school-of-business-announces-faculty-leadership-appointments
https://business.ku.edu/news/article/ku-school-of-business-announces-faculty-leadership-appointments
KU School of Business announces faculty leadership appointments
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August 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Congratulations to our faculty members on their new leadership appointments!
https://business.ku.edu/news/article/ku-school-of-business-announces-faculty-leadership-appointments
https://business.ku.edu/news/article/ku-school-of-business-announces-faculty-leadership-appointments
Rock Chalk to Arvind Tripathi, professor in the AIO academic area, on being selected for the 2025-26 Senior Administrative Fellows cohort!
He was one of 10 faculty members selected to collaborate on academic leadership.
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He was one of 10 faculty members selected to collaborate on academic leadership.
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KU faculty members selected for 2025-26 Senior Administrative Fellows cohort
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 tenure...
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August 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Rock Chalk to Arvind Tripathi, professor in the AIO academic area, on being selected for the 2025-26 Senior Administrative Fellows cohort!
He was one of 10 faculty members selected to collaborate on academic leadership.
news.ku.edu/news/article...
He was one of 10 faculty members selected to collaborate on academic leadership.
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New research from Gjergji Cici, Koch Professor in Business Economics, finds that aligning fund managers’ skills with their job roles leads to stronger risk-adjusted performance in the mutual fund industry.
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Matching skills with jobs in mutual fund industry leads to higher risk-adjusted performance, study finds
A new study explores how firms that match skills of their employees with jobs in the mutual funds industry leads to significantly higher risk-adjusted performance.
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August 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
New research from Gjergji Cici, Koch Professor in Business Economics, finds that aligning fund managers’ skills with their job roles leads to stronger risk-adjusted performance in the mutual fund industry.
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Employees with strong IT skills improve the relevance and timeliness of financial reporting, according to new research by Adi Masli, Larry D. Horner/KPMG Professor. The study shows IT-capable staff reduce errors and enhance data processing.
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IT-capable employees improve accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, study finds
A new study 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 inc...
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July 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Employees with strong IT skills improve the relevance and timeliness of financial reporting, according to new research by Adi Masli, Larry D. Horner/KPMG Professor. The study shows IT-capable staff reduce errors and enhance data processing.
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Murali Mantrala, Ned N. Fleming Professor in marketing, was recently quoted in a WalletHub article about the differences between comprehensive and collision car insurances and the benefits of each.
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Comprehensive vs. Collision Coverage: Key Differences (2025)
Comprehensive and collision insurance both protect your car, but in different scenarios. Learn the differences between comprehensive and collision insurance.
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July 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Murali Mantrala, Ned N. Fleming Professor in marketing, was recently quoted in a WalletHub article about the differences between comprehensive and collision car insurances and the benefits of each.
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Should companies pay when a ransomware occurs? New research from Deb Dey, the Davis Area Director of AIO and the Ronald G. Harper Professor of AI & Information Systems, finds that paying the attackers encourages them to continue attacking other systems.
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Corporate victims of ransomware may make matters worse by paying attackers, study finds
A new study 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 themse...
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July 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Should companies pay when a ransomware occurs? New research from Deb Dey, the Davis Area Director of AIO and the Ronald G. Harper Professor of AI & Information Systems, finds that paying the attackers encourages them to continue attacking other systems.
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Connect with our admissions staff and meet top business schools at The MBA Tour Kansas City on June 24.
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June 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Connect with our admissions staff and meet top business schools at The MBA Tour Kansas City on June 24.
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That “good night” TikTok trend? It’s not just cute — it might actually deepen your friendships. Marketing expert Lauren Min breaks it down in @huffpost.com. www.huffpost.com/entry/good-n...
This Sweet TikTok Trend Is Actually Helping People Deepen Their Friendships
You might be really shocked to see what your friends' reactions are.
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June 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
That “good night” TikTok trend? It’s not just cute — it might actually deepen your friendships. Marketing expert Lauren Min breaks it down in @huffpost.com. www.huffpost.com/entry/good-n...
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One in every 23 Kansas jobs is supported by the
@universityofkansas.bsky.social, a new study has found. The study also shows that for every $1 invested in KU, taxpayers gain $2.90 in added tax revenue and public sector savings.
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@universityofkansas.bsky.social, a new study has found. The study also shows that for every $1 invested in KU, taxpayers gain $2.90 in added tax revenue and public sector savings.
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KU drives $7.8 billion economic impact in Kansas, study shows
The University of Kansas is a powerful engine of economic growth and job creation for the state of Kansas, according to a new study detailing the university’s impact.
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June 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
One in every 23 Kansas jobs is supported by the
@universityofkansas.bsky.social, a new study has found. The study also shows that for every $1 invested in KU, taxpayers gain $2.90 in added tax revenue and public sector savings.
news.ku.edu/news/article...
@universityofkansas.bsky.social, a new study has found. The study also shows that for every $1 invested in KU, taxpayers gain $2.90 in added tax revenue and public sector savings.
news.ku.edu/news/article...