Denver, CO and Lawrence, KS - February 11, 2025 — The University of Kansas School of Business (KU School of Business) has partnered with InScribe, a leading digital community platform, to enhance the student experience within its MBA program. This collaboration addresses the unique challenges faced by non-traditional students who are balancing demanding careers, family responsibilities, and academic commitments. Many of these students have limited time for in-person networking or seeking immediate answers to academic and professional questions. InScribe provides a flexible, centralized online space where students can network, build social capital, and quickly access resources on their own schedule.

Following their 2024 summer summit, KU surveyed their students who expressed a strong interest in deeper opportunities for peer engagement, beyond the classroom. In response, the School of Business partnered with InScribe to provide a virtual space where MBA students could gather to connect, ask questions, and collaborate with peers, faculty, and staff across the MBA program.

Kristi Lam, MBA/MS Program Coordinator at the KU School of Business, said, “Our students have always been at the heart of our program’s success. With InScribe, we’re creating an online space that enhances networking and access to information, ultimately elevating the entire educational experience. This partnership aligns with our mission to equip business leaders not just with skills but also with the connections necessary for success.”

The platform has already proven effective, significantly increasing student interaction and decreasing the volume of email questions received by program administrators. A great aspect of InScribe is that it provides a space where working students can collaborate and find answers on their own time schedule, without being limited to university business hours. This flexibility has been especially valuable for students managing tight schedules and balancing multiple commitments outside of class.

Dee Steinle, Director of the MBA Program at the KU School of Business, added, “InScribe is helping us enhance the learning experience in a way that keeps pace with the changing landscape of business education. Our students clearly needed a space to build connections and access the resources they need to succeed. This partnership directly supports our goal of fostering greater engagement and collaboration, preparing our students to become the next generation of business leaders.”

InScribe’s CEO and Co-Founder, Katy Kappler, shared, “We understand the scheduling challenges non-traditional students often face. InScribe was designed specifically for these learners, creating a more flexible, efficient way to build relationships and find support. We’re proud to partner with the University of Kansas School of Business to help their students achieve both academic and professional success.”