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Tulsa student named newest Wichita State University Barton Scholar | Wichita State News

… Tucker plans to study management and begin classes in fall 2022. The History and importance of the Barton Scholarship In 1991, the late Rent-A-Center co-founder and chairman emeritus W. Frank Barton, who provided the naming endowment for Wichita State’s Barton School of Business, established a scholarship in his son Clay’s name. Clay Barton died from cancer…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/02-feb/barton22_1.php

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$540,000 gift helps WSU Barton School launch Student Career Development Office | Wichita State News

…programs, OCPD will launch a variety of other new initiatives personalized to specific majors and employers in collaboration with department chairs. The office will be housed in the Student Success Center on the first floor of Woolsey Hall, which is set to open in fall 2022. “This office will be pivotal in preparing students to hit the ground running …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/03-march/ocpd_barton_2.php

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WSU holding spring commencement ceremonies | Wichita State News

…has been the CEO of leading organizations in industries including transportation, technology, engineering, commercial real estate, construction and food. Monteferrante has chaired and served on numerous board of directors including Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, National Industries for the Blind, The National Association for the Employment of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/05-may/commencement_spring_22_story_6.php

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NIAR unveils new ATLAS facility with Solvay Manufacturing Innovation Center | Wichita State News

…Innovation Center within the facility. The grand opening events included opening remarks and presentations from U.S. Senator Jerry Moran; Linden Blue, vice chairman of General Atomics; Carmelo Lo Faro, president of Solvay Materials; Paul Hughes, Kansas deputy secretary of Business Development; WSU President Rick Muma; and John Tomblin, WSU senior…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/09-sept/solvay_niar_3.php

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Math Circle promotes mathematical literacy, curiosity in youth | Wichita State News

…WSU Math Circle occasionally hosts special events, most notably a pie-themed workshop every March for Pi Day. Students also get an opportunity to step out of their chairs for demonstrations of mathematical concepts, sometimes including relics from ancient systems of math to experiments and in-class activities. Topics for each session are announced the week…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/10-oct/mathcircle_7.php

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WSU announces fall 2023 commencement schedule, speakers | Wichita State News

…In the past 10 years, these business holdings have been recognized as being in the top 150 largest Hispanic-owned businesses in the country. He currently serves as chairman of the board of directors for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, the largest philanthropic organization in the country for providing scholarships to Hispanic college and graduate students. …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/12-dec/fall-2023-commencement_6.php

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Industry leaders appointed to College of Applied Studies Dean’s Advisory Board | Wichita State News

…an MBA from Friends University and pursuing a doctoral degree in higher education leadership at Wichita State University, Sanchez is committed to community service, having chaired the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and currently serving as a commissioner for the Kansas Human Rights Commission and a City of Wichita District Two Advisory Board…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/02-feb/cas_board_7.php

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Bring your Shocker pride to Wichita State for Shocktoberfest 2024 | Wichita State News

…Stadium -- Join us at the historical Cessna Stadium for a free viewing of Disney Pixar’s family classic “Cars.” Bring your blankets, camp chairs and make yourself comfortable on the field. Popcorn is provided and outside snacks are welcome. The big day Shocktoberfest culminates with a full day of festivities on Saturday, Oct. 5, offering a mix of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/09-sept/2024shocktoberfest_7.php

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Game-changing Shocker Fly Lab project kicks off with $1 million lead gift | Wichita State News

…system (UAS) education and development. “This project is something Sherry and I were interested in supporting from the moment we heard about it,” said Lynn Nichols, retired chairman and CEO of Yingling Aviation, a full-service aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul company based in Wichita. “We have watched first-hand as the aerospace industry has…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/03-march/shocker_fly_lab_3.php

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NIAR, Hexcel break ground on applications center at Wichita State | Wichita State News

…automated processing capabilities, we are creating a powerful ecosystem that accelerates innovation,” said Tom Gentile, chairman, CEO and president of Hexcel Corporation. About Wichita State University Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 25,000 students between its main campus and the WSU…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/05-may/hexcel-groundbreaking_3.php

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Alce su Voz Loses Two Federal Grants

…of funds. Soon after we were notified of the loss of our PAVE grant, we received more devastating news. In early April, Wichita State received a letter from the Acting Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to notify us of the termination of our NEH grant “Stories of Language, Communication, and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kansas Latine…

https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2025/05/14/alce-su-voz-loses-two-federal-grants/

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2012 Honoree – David Burk

…In 1992 he was selected as “Downtown Business Person of the Year” by the Updowntowners. He has served on the State Sites Review Board, the Way Finding Committee, chaired the Historic Board, served on the Tourism Council and Wichita’s Leadership Council.Mr. Burk and his wife DJ have been married 34 years and have two grown daughters. They live in the …

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2007 Honoree – George Ablah

…northeast Wichita land deal that eventually facilitated the expansion of K-96. In his book, “The Science of Success,” Koch – chairman and chief executive of Koch Industries – praises Ablah’s vision and their shared values. When their company, ABKO, dissolved, Ablah took 2,000 acres in Comotara and a New York City office complex as part of the profits,…

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2005 Honoree – Colby Sandlian

…award. “There are people who have made tremendous achievements in real estate, and it’s not being recognized by anyone,” says Wichita Realtor Rod Stewart, marketing chairman for CCIM. “Sandlian probably has the finest reputation that you can have in commercial real estate. A lot of us look at him with a little bit of awe.” At 74, Sandlian is one of …

https://realestate.wichita.edu/laa-2005/

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Check out the ARC lineup for Aug. 6

…for teaching Excellence 2 p.m.: “Using AI to Create Full Program Reviews”* – Carolyn Speer *These sessions are intended for chairs and other administrators.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/06/check-out-the-arc-lineup-for-aug-6/

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Barton School of Business launches Hospitality Advisory Board to redefine hospitality education

…Advisory Board, bringing together accomplished leaders from across the industry to help shape and elevate its undergraduate hospitality program and build a strong talent pipeline. Chaired by Nikki Beyrle, Hospitality Executive-in-Residence and chief human resources officer at LDF Companies, the board represents a strategic step in advancing the Barton…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/17/barton-school-of-business-launches-hospitality-advisory-board-to-redefine-hospitality-education/

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Artists are sought to participate in the Community Art Market at Open Streets Shocker Neighborhood

…ICT Shocker Neighborhood last year. Book artist booth space in the circle drive south of the museum for the four-hour event for just $25. The Ulrich will provide a table and two chairs. Sell your work, do demos or both. This is a great way to connect directly with the community and other local creatives. A maximum of 40 spots are available. The deadline to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/13/artists-are-sought-to-participate-in-the-community-art-market-at-open-streets-shocker-neighborhood/

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Opportunities to engage with Cohen Honors College are available to faculty and staff

…suffix) section of any existing department course by adding a cross-listed course through the CIM system. These courses are scheduled and supported by the department. Department chairs are welcome to contact your college’s honors faculty council member with any questions. Faculty-initiated honors options: Faculty may invite any student (honors students and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/09/opportunities-to-engage-with-cohen-honors-college-are-available-to-faculty-and-staff/

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HPC user and data clean-up advisory

…active in the BeoShock systems for over a year. All stored research data for deactivated users will be removed after six months from the deactivation date. Department heads and chairs, if you are aware of research data that was conducted using the HPC BeoShock environment by individuals no longer in your department and need the research data to be saved, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/20/hpc-user-and-data-clean-up-advisory/

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ARC starts Monday: Check the schedule now

…feedback), Honorlock, coding for non-coders Leveraging Honors, authentic assessment, student peer mentoring, planning around outcomes A special course data workshop for deans, chairs and professors And much more Sessions are free, online and open to all WSU employees. Register if you would like to receive meeting invites (optional). See the full schedule…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/07/arc-starts-monday-check-the-schedule-now-2/