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Nov. 3, 2026 — Each year, Wichita State University recognizes faculty who display outstanding academic and research work by honoring them on the campus’ outdoor Scholars Walk display. The newest list of Scholars Walk honorees includes 11 faculty members representing seven colleges.

As the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University approaches the conclusion of its Centennial year, it will bring students and the community together for an engaging conversation about leadership, personal well-being and what it takes to achieve lasting success in both professional and personal life.

The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has named Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann, accomplished financial services executive, board director, advisor, author and executive mentor, as Executive-in-Residence during its Centennial year. Her appointment continues the Barton School’s commitment to connecting students with accomplished leaders whose careers offer real-world lessons in leadership, transformation and navigating change.

Oct. 21, 2026 - “Parents need to know there is support and they’re not alone,” said Pamela O’Neal, associate director in the Office of Online and Adult Learning at Wichita State University. The Parents and Caregivers Community is designed to help adult learners make those choices and succeed with a community of people in similar family and work situations.

Oct. 21, 2026 — Beginning with the class of 2027, more students will be able to see a Wichita State education as a possibility thanks to $218,000 in new scholarship opportunities available through Wichita State’s annual scholarship competitions.

Oct. 20, 2026 - Wichita State University has announced that its new tennis facility will be named the Regine Feilmeier Tennis Complex, recognizing Regine and the Feilmeier family's longstanding commitment to Shocker Tennis and their continued investment in Wichita State's future.

Oct. 20, 2026 - WSU students Reese Willbanks and Izzie Licata are among the roughly 100 actors at Field of Screams Kansas, a long-running haunted attraction at Prairie Pines in Maize and loaded with connections to Wichita State. The lore of the murderous Spurlock family, the attraction’s theme, started with a class paper at WSU by Kip Scott, owner/operator of the attraction.

The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is accepting nominations for its 2028 “Beyond” Hall of Fame class. The Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates industry executives, business leaders, alumni and supporters whose leadership, achievements and contributions have made a lasting impact on the Barton School, Wichita State University and the broader community.

The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has named Tanner Gegen as its Director of Finance, HR, & Administration. Gegen, a two-time Wichita State graduate with more than nine years of experience in finance, operations and facilities management. In this role, Gegen will oversee key financial and administrative operations for the Barton School, supporting the school’s budgeting, financial planning and operational needs.

Before Margaret joins us at the Barton School of Business on October 27, we wanted to introduce you to the person behind the keynote. Her career has taken her from the business world to leadership roles at some of the world’s best-known academic institutions, and into classrooms and organizations around the globe.