Members of the Shocker Store staff pose near a section of the store that displays Suspenders4Hope merch. Text saying

Mental Health Advocate highlight: Shocker Store

June 9, 2025 — The Shocker Store is being recognized as a Mental Health Advocate for its support of the Suspenders4Hope program by offering the Suspenders4Hope T-shirts for sale, with proceeds directly benefiting HOPE Services, and by serving as a hub for resources for Shockers on campus.

Christine Porter

Christine Porter Reappointed as Director of the School of Accountancy

Ridge Estes

Shocker student-athlete found the best places to study on the WSU campus

May 29, 2025 - Ridge Estes, from Bucklin, used his study time and his athletic time wisely during his Wichita State University career. He majored in exercise science with minors in health science and entrepreneurship and graduated earlier this month with a 3.473 grade-point average.

Barton School’s Spero Program Secures Funding for Year 2 Expansion

Barton School's Spero Program Secures Funding for Year 2 Expansion

Valerie Corradini Joins the Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board

Valerie Corradini Joins the Barton School Dean's Advisory Board

NIAR building at Wichita State

Wichita State and Dassault Systèmes launch innovation center focused on virtual design, automation and additive manufacturing

May 21, 2025 — Wichita State University and Dassault Systèmes have opened the Manufacturing Innovation Center, a cutting-edge research and design facility on WSU’s Innovation Campus. Developed in partnership with WSU’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), the center is now available to industry collaborators seeking to explore virtual twin technology, 3D design solutions and advanced automation in real-world environments.

Kevin Turpin Becomes Newest Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board Member

Kevin Turpin Becomes Newest Barton School Dean's Advisory Board Member

Members of the Wichita State DECA chapter who competed at the DECA’s 2025 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Competitive Events Program.

Barton School Students Dominate at Collegiate DECA International Competition

Gene Stephenson Park

Wichita State honors former baseball coach at stadium his success created

May 15, 2025 - Earlier this month, “Gene Stephenson Park” was added to Eck Stadium, home of Tyler Field, at a ceremony and unveiling. On Friday, his jersey No. 10 will be recognized on the stadium’s Wall of Honor in left field.

Eight students from the Erin and Kyle Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund (CSMIF) at the Barton School of Business recently traveled to New York City for a transformative learning experience.

Barton School of Business CSMIF Students Gain Real-World Finance Experience in New York City