College of Business Spotlights

Gary Chao, Qin Geng, Mikayla Swirsky

Real-world challenges meet classroom learning!

Dr. Qin Geng’s Supply Chain Management students are partnering with Fortune 500 company Fastenal to develop innovative, cost-saving solutions while gaining valuable hands-on experience. 

Curious to see how students are turning classroom knowledge into real-world opportunities? 
Read the full story to learn more about this exciting partnership!

Students engage with employers at a College of Business Meet the Firms networking event. Business professionals speak with students dressed in professional attire, while other attendees network throughout the crowded event space.

Building Connections. Creating Opportunities. Shaping Futures.
“The connections and skills gained here can genuinely change the trajectory of your career.”
— Hannah McConnell

Read more about KU Accounting Club’s Meet the Firms Night.

Dr. Chao smiles while interacting with students outdoors on campus during a sunny fall day.

Dr. Chao knows the importance of connecting classroom learning with real-world experience. “The most important thing is creating opportunities for students to experience the real world.”

Read more about Dr. Chao