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New program pairs Barton School of Business students with nonprofits, startups, government, and corporate partners for paid, hands-on projects.

Wichita State University alum Niki Noland discovered a passion for printmaking that led from studio spaces in McKnight to a creative career in Kansas City. Their journey reflects WSU’s hands-on Fine Arts education and the supportive community that inspires artists to grow, explore and thrive beyond graduation.

The Widener Global Leaders Program (WGLP)— recognized by the Wichita Business Journal with its Innovation Award—celebrated the launch of its fifth cohort during a dynamic welcome event at Wichita State University. The new class features 12 exceptional students representing the W. Frank Barton School of Business, the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the College of Fine Arts.

A team of five undergraduate students from the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University earned finalist recognition at the Cornhusker Business Case Competition, a prestigious national event hosted by the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Oct. 30, 2025 — Wichita State University’s Corbin Education Center, designed by the world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, a distinction reserved for America’s most significant architectural and cultural landmarks.

Six student leaders from the Barton School of Business’s Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund (CSMIF) recently traveled to Chicago for the 2025 Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC) Conference, where they engaged with industry leaders, expanded their professional networks, and explored new strategies to strengthen the fund.

Wichita State alum Emily Cass brings creativity and education together as Gallery Manager at Harvester Arts. From teaching at the Wichita Art Museum to supporting local artists, Cass exemplifies how WSU’s art programs empower graduates to shape Wichita’s vibrant creative community.

Wichita State University’s Shocker Studios digital arts students Cody Wilson and Brayden Copp showcased their innovative virtual production at the Heritage Gala, blending art, film, and technology. Using Unreal Engine and WSU’s cutting-edge LED volume wall, they created immersive visual storytelling experiences that highlight Shocker Studios’ leadership in applied learning and digital creativity.

Oct. 14, 2025 – The College of Health Professions at Wichita State is continuing to revolutionize its classroom and lab experience with the installation of new microscopes in the Medical Laboratory Sciences and Scientific Foundations Division facilities.

The Cummings Student-Managed Investment Fund (CSMIF) at Wichita State University’s W. Frank Barton School of Business opened the 2025-26 academic year with serious momentum, announcing a 20% portfolio increase over the previous year — one of the most successful periods in the fund’s history. The news was shared during CSMIF’s annual fall kick-off event, where students and mentors also introduced the fund’s dynamic new leadership team and outlined their vision for the year ahead.