WSU News

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce that Gary Oborny, founder, chairman, and CEO of Occidental Management, has joined its Dean’s Advisory Board.

The Center for Management Development and Executive Education at the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has announced Denise Sherman as its new director. For the last six years, Sherman has served as the executive director at the Kansas African American Museum.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is excited to announce that Tien Huynh has joined its prestigious Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board. Huynh is the principal partner at G1 Group.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce that Michael Monteferrante has been named to its Dean’s Advisory Board. Monteferrante has served as president and CEO of Envision since 2013. Prior to this role, he was the CEO of leading organizations across a variety of industries, including transportation, technology, engineering, commercial real estate, construction, and food.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is proud to welcome Bill Voloch, president and CEO of Wesley Healthcare, to its Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce the addition of Treena Mason to its Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board. Treena Mason is the Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), the state’s largest and only locally owned health insurance provider. As a mutually owned, not-for-profit health plan, BCBSKS serves nearly 1 million members with the state’s largest provider network and award-winning customer service.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce the addition of Brad Elliott to its Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board. Elliott is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Equity Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Wichita based Equity Bank.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to welcome Dr. Silver Kung to its Dean’s Advisory Board. Dr. Kung is the founder, chairman, and chief investment officer of Siegfried Capital.

Jan. 6, 2025 — Wichita State University will return to normal campus operations Tuesday, Jan. 7.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce that Walter Berry has joined its Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board. Berry is the executive chairman and corporate pilot of Berry Companies, Inc., headquartered in Wichita, KS. A second-generation leader, he plays a key role in guiding the company as its leadership transitions to the third generation. In addition to his leadership at Berry Companies, Walter serves on the boards of various industry trade associations and community organizations.

Dec. 18, 2024 – The College of Engineering at Wichita State University has partnered with Groover Labs, a nonprofit collaborative workspace, technology hub and rapid prototyping lab in Wichita, to support the regional business community.

Dec. 16, 2024 — Javier Martinez received the Mark and Stacy Parkinson Scholarship, which, alongside Wichita State University’s closeness to home and mechanical engineering program, made it a no-brainer for Javier to attend WSU. He used the opportunities available to him as a Shocker to stay up on his studies and now joins his peers in graduating with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.

Dec. 16, 2024 — Phase I of the Wichita Biomedical Campus — a collaboration between Wichita State University, University of Kansas and WSU Tech — is making steady progress as it prepares to transform and redefine health care education and research in Kansas.

Dec. 12, 2024 — Carter initially chose Wichita State University for its locality, being able to receive in-state tuition, but he also found a community in the campus and place to call home in the anthropology department in Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. They are now graduating with their master’s in anthropology with a plan to enter a doctoral program in archaeology in the future.

Dec. 12, 2024 — Following time at another university, Lilith Samples realized her hometown of Wichita was where she belonged and is now the first in her family to graduate from college. While at Wichita State University, she was able to work at the Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology in Neff Hall and hopes to continue in the profession after graduating.

Dec. 11, 2024 – A total of 1,209 students are eligible to participate in Wichita State University’s 127th fall commencement ceremonies Sunday, Dec. 15 in Charles Koch Arena.

Dec. 10, 2024 — For Diego Vargas-Ruiz, college life was trying to find a balance between academe, friends and personal health, but instead of trying to fight it, he took the challenge as an opportunity to optimize his responsibilities until he found his rhythm.

Dec. 10, 2024 — Jaymes Squires worked hard to juggle a full-time job and a growing family while pursuing his academic ambitions at Wichita State University. His perseverance paid off, and Jaymes will graduate with a bachelor's degree in general studies in December.

Dec. 9, 2024 — Yuki To is a first-gen student at Wichita State University who is currently graduating with her degree in health science, and with the help of the scholarships available to her at Wichita State, she is graduating debt free. She made sure to spend time on extracurricular activities and develop connections with other Shockers. Her advice to her peers: “Don’t be afraid to try.”