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Spero Builds on First-Year Outcomes with New Class and Expanded Support | Wichita State News

Spero Builds on First-Year Outcomes with New Class and Expanded Support Barton School of Business 09/15/2025 09:35:34 AM After a successful inaugural year, Wichita State University’s Spero program is entering its second year. Spero—Latin for “hope”—helps individuals achieve lasting independence through skill-building and access to meaningful employment.…

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Meet the Newest Koch Scholars Set to Major in Business

Meet the Newest Koch Scholars Set to Major in Business Barton School of Business 04/06/2023 07:15:10 AM Earlier this Spring, Wichita State University announced seven high school students from Kansas and Oklahoma have become the newest recipients of the Koch Scholarship. These Koch Scholars have been awarded $30,000 (for in-state students) or $45,000 (for…

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Woolsey Hall Continues to Bloom, Featured in Sedgwick County’s Annual Garden Tour

Woolsey Hall Continues to Bloom, Featured in Sedgwick County’s Annual Garden Tour Barton School of Business 07/09/2025 06:00:10 AM Since its opening in 2020, Woolsey Hall has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors—from students and faculty to architectural, artistic, and recreational enthusiasts. As the proud home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business,…

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Wichita, meet Margaret Andrews

Wichita, meet Margaret Andrews Barton School of Business 10/08/2026 07:35:34 AM 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 …

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Meet New Hospitality Board Members Katharine Elder and Sumit Patel

Meet New Hospitality Board Members Katharine Elder and Sumit Patel Barton School of Business 07/13/2026 01:35:34 PM The Hospitality Management program is pleased to welcome three new members to its advisory board: Katharine Elder and Sumit Patel. Bringing extensive industry experience and leadership expertise, they will help guide the program’s continued…

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Meet New Hospitality Board Members Ryan Bond, Nick Esterline and Erik Johnson

Meet New Hospitality Board Members Ryan Bond, Nick Esterline and Erik Johnson Barton School of Business 07/01/2026 01:35:34 PM The Hospitality Management program is pleased to welcome three new members to its advisory board: Ryan Bond, Nick Esterline and Erik Johnson. Bringing extensive industry experience and leadership expertise, they will help guide the…

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Academic Services

Academic Advising Advising is much more than just building a schedule; it's an ongoing partnership between the student, advisors and advising staff to promote your success and help you graduate in a timely manner. Students have several ways of initiating contact with an academic advisor, including email, phone and personal contact. Academic advisors are…

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Virtual Information Sessions

Learn why the Barton School of Business is right for you With the disruptions of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Barton School of Business has created a series of hour-long virtual information sessions that will help you learn about our programs, majors, and the brand-new business building! Style Position Image Image Credit Header Schedule Content At the time of …

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Award-Winning Widener Global Leaders Program Welcomes Its Fifth Cohort at Inspiring Kickoff Event

Award-Winning Widener Global Leaders Program Welcomes Its Fifth Cohort at Inspiring Kickoff Event Barton School of Business 11/04/2025 06:35:34 AM 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.…

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Woolsey Hall

The Barton School's new multi-million-dollar home Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, a estimated $60 million, 125,000-square-foot academic building under construction on Wichita State University's Innovation Campus, is slated to open in 2022. When complete it will be the new home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business. At the Oct. 2020 groundbreaking ceremony…

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Spero to Bring Students and Community Partners Together for 2026 Kickoff

Spero to Bring Students and Community Partners Together for 2026 Kickoff Barton School of Business 07/28/2026 01:35:34 PM Wichita State University’s Spero program will welcome its newest participants and reconnect members of its growing community during the 2026 Spero Kickoff on Friday, Aug. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woolsey Hall. This is the first…

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Wichita State business school dean to retire

Wichita State business school dean to retire WSU Strategic Communications 10/30/2018 07:30:08 AM Oct. 30, 2018 -- W. Frank Barton School of Business Dean Anand Desai has announced plans to retire from Wichita State University on Aug. 17, 2019. This date marks 25 years of service in higher education in the Kansas Board of Regents System. Desai has been dean…

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Wichita State University announces eight new Koch Scholar recipients

…Koch Industries Vice President of Public Affairs Meredith Olson said. “Congratulations to this year’s scholars.” This competitive scholarship program is open to high school seniors enrolling in the College of Engineering or the W. Frank Barton School of Business. All Koch Scholars are also members of the Cohen Honors College and participate in community…

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Master Plan - Systems

…that fosters innovation, attracts eco-conscious talent, and reduces its environmental footprint. Investing in sustainable design isn't just about structures. It's about about building a legacy. The reality of climate change must be acknowledged. Therefore, a plan that is a plan that is supportive of green measures and balanced against economic…

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WSU's business school signs transfer agreement with Butler Community College

WSU business school signs transfer agreement with Butler Community College WSU Strategic Communications 08/24/2018 03:13:39 PM Aug. 24, 2018 -- Butler Community College business administration students who graduate with an associate degree are now able to seamlessly transfer into Wichita State University's W. Frank Barton School of Business. Once accepted…

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Wichita State University announces eight new Koch Scholar recipients

…Koch Industries Vice President of Public Affairs Meredith Olson said. “Congratulations to this year’s scholars.” This competitive scholarship program is open to high school seniors enrolling in the College of Engineering or the W. Frank Barton School of Business. All Koch Scholars are also members of the Cohen Honors College and participate in community…

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$5 million gift to new business school facility

Donor commits $5 million to Wichita State's new business school facility WSU Strategic Communications 08/23/2018 11:04:35 AM Aug. 23 -- A new pledge of $5 million has lifted to $26.7 million the amount committed so far from private donors to build a new home for the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. This is the first bullet. Use…

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In Memoriam: Kiah Duggins, 1994-2025

In Memoriam: Kiah Duggins, 1994-2025 Barton School of Business 01/30/2025 09:30:10 PM We are deeply heartbroken to share with our community and friends that Kiah Duggins was aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita to Washington, D.C. We are deeply heartbroken to share with our community and friends that Kiah Duggins was aboard American Airlines…

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Widener Global Leaders Program Celebrates Legacy of Impact and Launches Cohort 5 Recruitment

Widener Global Leaders Program Celebrates Legacy of Impact and Launches Cohort 5 Recruitment Barton School of Business 07/17/2025 06:00:10 AM The award-winning Widener Global Leaders Program (WGLP) is proud to announce an exciting expansion as it enters its fifth year—welcoming Wichita State University students majoring in business, communication, music, or …

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Woolseys give $1.3 million to fulfill vision for Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall

Woolseys give $1.3 million to fulfill vision for Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall Barton School of Business 05/25/2022 01:34:57 PM The Woolseys have made an additional gift from their trust of $1.3 million to Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall at Wichita State University. A portion of the gift will be used to create the Kay Woolsey Garden, with the remainder going toward …

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