Tag: KU School of Business

Modern world requires entrepreneurs to think like creatives, says KU’s Innovator in Residence

By Tommy Felts / September 5, 2024

Editor’s note: The University of Kansas’ School of Business is a partner of Startland News. LAWRENCE, Kansas — Building a skill set around creativity is critical to entrepreneurship — especially at a time when careers can be short-lived, said Josh Wexler. “Jobs are no longer for life,” explained the Innovator in Residence at the University…

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Anonymous donor makes $50M commitment to KU School of Business; largest gift in school history

By Tommy Felts / September 12, 2023

LAWRENCE — A hefty anonymous donation is expected to transform business education and research at the KU School of Business, said Paige Fields, noting the $50 million commitment will also provide funds to advance key initiatives supporting undergraduate student success. “This transformative gift supports the School of Business’ ongoing commitment to excellence in research and…

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Rock Chalk hustle: KU launches ‘Startup Jayhawk’ event series to demystify entrepreneurship

By Tommy Felts / April 18, 2023

Editor’s note: The University of Kansas’ School of Business is a partner of Startland News. LAWRENCE — A three-day startup event series at the University of Kansas is expected to help shine a spotlight on student entrepreneurship and innovation, said Brian Anderson, noting an intentional effort by KU’s School of Business to make startup life…

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