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Round 2 of Multidisciplinary Research Project Awards proposals are due Dec. 15

… applications is 89% and 55% respectively. In this pilot round two opportunity, the Faculty Support Committee would like to extend the eligibility for MURPA grants to also include distinguished and endowed professors, and non-tenure track (teaching) faculty who can serve as co-PIs. Up to four MURPA grants will be awarded. Proposals are due to the Office of …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/15/round-2-of-multidisciplinary-research-project-awards-proposals-are-due-dec-15/

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Haley speaks to USA Today on Russian oligarchs and their children

USA Today recently interviewed Usha Haley — W. Frank Barton distinguished chair in International Business and director of the Center for International Business Advancement about Russian oligarchs and their children. Oligarchs in Vladimir Putin’s inner circle condemn Western countries while sending their children to live in those nations. Why? Read Haley’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/29/haley-speaks-to-usa-today-on-russian-oligarchs-and-their-children/

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Haley quoted in Fortune about big data, algorithms

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and professor of management, completed an article for a medical journal on misapplications of statistical data and techniques to make recommendations to fix this issue. The research indicates that 80% of medical doctors do not understand the assumptions underlying the statistics that…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/03/haley-quoted-in-fortune-about-big-data-algorithms/

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Rie Bloomfield Organ Series presents Hungarian organist

The great Hungarian organist, Balint Karosi, will be performing for the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series as its Distinguished Guest Artist at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9 in Wiedemann Hall on the great Marcussen pipe organ. His program includes Bach, Liszt, Reger and Karosi and a unique Improvisation by the artist. A live audience is expected, and masks will be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/25/rie-bloomfield-organ-series-presents-hungarian-organist/

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Haley provides Newsmax expertise on China and food security

Usha Haley — W. Frank Barton distinguished chair in International Business and professor of management recently gave an interview to Newsmax about the issue of China’s hoarding of food, and the ramifications for national security. She informed Newsmax that China’s stockpiling of food stemmed from various political and historical factors and that China was…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/27/haley-provides-newsmax-expertise-on-china-and-food-security/

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Haley influences federal regulation for foreign investment in agriculture

Dr. Usha Haley —W. Frank Barton Distinguished Professor in International Business, professor of management, and director of the Center for International Business Advancement — is working with the U.S. Congress and several governments worldwide to incorporate her research with federal regulation. Haley’s research was used during a debate in Washington D.C…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/04/haley-influences-federal-regulation-for-foreign-investment-in-agriculture/

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Four industry leaders appointed to WSU College of Applied Studies Dean’s Advisory Board

The College of Applied Studies (CAS) proudly announces the appointment of four distinguished professionals to its Dean’s Advisory Board. Alicia Sanchez, Amy Williams, Ed O’Malley and Kyle Ellison have joined the board, each bringing a unique set of skills and experiences to enrich the strategic initiatives and academic pursuits of CAS. Alicia Sanchez: Spirit…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/27/four-industry-leaders-appointed-to-wsu-college-of-applied-studies-deans-advisory-board/

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ODI to host Saul Flores for upcoming Diversity Lecture Series

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is proud to present the Diversity Lecture Series, a series that features distinguished leaders and experts to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Saul Flores will speak at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center with his…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/07/odi-to-host-saul-flores-for-upcoming-diversity-lecture-series/

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ODI to host Saul Flores for upcoming Diversity Lecture Series

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is proud to present the Diversity Lecture Series, a series that features distinguished leaders and experts to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Saul Flores will speak at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center with his…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/10/odi-to-host-saul-flores-for-upcoming-diversity-lecture-series-2/

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Environmentalist to speak at next Diversity Lecture

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host the next edition of Diversity Lecture Series at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14 via Facebook Live. The Diversity Lecture Series features distinguished leaders and experts to help inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Leah Thomas is an…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/12/leah-thomas-speaking-at-next-diversity-lecture-series/

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Haley quoted in article about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affecting food supply chain

The Food Institute, a leading think tank in the food industry, recently approached W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and professor of management Usha Haley. They asked Haley about her views regarding how the food supply chain and consumers will be affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Haley is also the elected chair of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/25/how-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-affects-food-supply-chain/

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Dr. John Tomblin named 2023 Wichita Aero Club trophy recipient

…a special ceremony Oct. 11. Tomblin is senior vice president, Industry and Defense Programs; executive director, National Institute for Aviation Research; and Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Professor of Aerospace Engineering for Wichita State University. WAC will celebrate Tomblin at its annual trophy gala in January 2023. “The Wichita Aero Club…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/12/dr-john-tomblin-named-2023-wichita-aero-club-trophy-recipient/

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Haley talks to ‘Poets and Quants’ about new book

Dr. Usha Haley, —W. Frank Barton Distinguished Professor in International Business, professor of management, and director of the Center for International Business Advancement — feels strongly about the connection between higher education and research. Her eighth book, “Impact and the Management Researcher,” has recently received attention from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/02/professor-haley-talks-to-poets-quants-about-new-book/

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Veterans Upward Bound wins PBS award

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB), one of the TRIO Programs hosted by Wichita State, recently won the PBS Kansas Foulston Siefkin Veterans Coming Home Distinguished Business of the Year Award. The Director of the program, Stacia Lyday, accepted the award. Veterans Upward Bound is a grant-funded program designed to assist Veterans with entering post-secondary…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/veterans-upward-bound-wins-pbs-award/

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Haley discusses Chinese business strategy in Fortune

Editors from Fortune magazine recently approached Usha Haley — W. Frank Barton of Distinguished Chair in International Business, and director of the Center for International Business Advancement — for her views on the WH Group’s recent turmoil and its effect on the U.S. pork industry. The U.S. pork industry is currently experiencing strategic uncertainty as …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/26/haley-discusses-chinese-business-strategy-in-fortune/

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Haley’s advice guides business school accreditation body

Members of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) recently approached Usha Haley — W. Frank Barton of Distinguished Chair in International Business, director of the Center for International Business Advancement and elected Chair of the World Trade Council of Wichita — for her advice on how to establish the value of scholarly work…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/07/haleys-advice-guides-major-business-school-accreditation-body/

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Haley featured as scholar at Academy of Management panel

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and professor of management, was a featured speaker at the Academy of Management (AOM) annual meetings on Aug. 8. The AOM is the largest, oldest, and most prestigious association of management scholars in the world. The panel — Measuring Real-World Impact of Scholarly Research — will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/02/haley-featured-as-scholar-at-academy-of-management-panel/

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WSU student’s debut documentary chosen for 2022 Tallgrass Film Festival

…filmmakers from all over the world, providing a unique experience throughout the four-day festival. This year, Wichita State student Corri Newman will be added to the list of distinguished filmmakers who have contributed to the festival’s legacy. Corri’s short documentary, “Kansas Honor Flight,” was selected to be screened at the 2022 festival, and the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/23/wsu-students-debut-documentary-chosen-for-2022-tallgrass-film-festival/

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CFA School of Music announces 2021-2022 Rie Bloomfield Organ Series

Wichita State’s College of Fine Arts School of Music is excited to announce the 2021-2022 season of the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series beginning with distinguished organist Nathan Laube 7:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 21 at Wiedemann Hall. For tickets, please call the Fine Arts Box Office at 316-978-3233 or visit the CFA Box Office. For more information about the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/27/cfa-school-of-music-announces-2021-2022-rie-bloomfield-organ-series/

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Fairmount College announces Watkins visiting professors for 2023-24

Five distinguished scientists will be visiting Wichita State this academic year as part of Fairmount College’s Watkins Visiting Professor lecture series. The scientists’ visits and their subject disciplines are: Greg Fuchs, Cornell University, physics, Oct. 3-4 Vamsi Mootha, Harvard University, chemistry, Oct. 26-27 Sarah Hart, University of London,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/20/fairmount-college-announces-watkins-visiting-professors-for-2023-24/