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Barton School to Bring Back Accounting Conference

… Business 02/15/2024 08:15:10 AM The W. Frank Barton School of Business' School of Accountancy at Wichita State University has announced the return of its annual Barton Accounting Forum on May 15, 2024. This one-day conference is tailored for accounting and finance professionals, as well as students studying accounting. Attendees can receive eight hours of…

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Barton School to Launch Business Hall of Fame and Annual Honoree Gala

…State University is launching its Business Hall of Fame to recognize, honor and celebrate the industry executives and business leaders who have gone above and beyond in making a significant impact on their communities and advancement of the Barton School. The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is launching its Business Hall of…

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Barton School of Business Launches Hospitality Advisory Board to Redefine Hospitality Education

…build a strong talent pipeline. “The launch of the Hospitality Advisory Board reflects our commitment to building a program that is deeply connected to industry and positioned for national leadership,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business. “By engaging accomplished leaders with diverse expertise and a global perspective, we are…

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Barton School of Business to award $40,000 in scholarships to Butler CC students

…pursue their educational journeys,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business. “We believe this program will give interested students a road map for success by helping them graduate with a business degree and achieve great things in the business world.” This pathway will begin in fall 2022 and be available to current Butler students. To …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-26-22-butlercc.php

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Richard Dinkel Becomes Barton School’s Dean’s Advisory Board Chair

…AM Effective July 1, 2025, Richard Dinkel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Koch, Inc., will assume the role of Chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board for the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. Dinkel has served as Chair-Elect since August 2024 and Member At-Large since 2022. He will succeed Margaret Dechant, CEO…

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Christine Porter Reappointed as Director of the School of Accountancy

…of Dr. Christine Porter as Director of the School of Accountancy at Wichita State University. This will be Porter’s second consecutive term. She will serve in the role for three years. “I’m so pleased with the dedication of the School of Accountancy staff and faculty as well as the growth that we have seen,” said Porter. “I look forward to…

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Airline Quality Rating: Complaints are still an issue for travelers; all performance criteria declined

Airline Quality Rating: Complaints are still an issue for travelers; all performance criteria declined Barton School of Business 06/02/2023 07:15:10 AM The Airline Quality Rating is the nation’s longest-running study of airline performance quality. Flight problems and customer complaints filed against major U.S. airlines continued to be concerns for…

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Nikki Beyrle Building a Hospitality Program Grounded in Industry Experience

… profession. She also serves as chief human resources officer at LDF Companies, where she leads with a hospitality mindset, treating people like valued guests and ensuring that performance thrives through engagement, innovation, and care. “Hospitality is ultimately about people, experience and impact,” said Beyrle. “We have an opportunity to build something …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/06-12-26-Nikki-Beyrle-Hospitality.php

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Christopher Stone Appointed Chair of Barton School's Department of Management

…record as an educator, researcher, and mentor will be invaluable as we build on the department's strong foundation. I am excited to see how Chris will drive the department forward, fostering innovation and excellence while supporting our students and faculty.” As Chair, Chris will foster a collaborative environment within the department, ensure a safe and …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/08-13-24-chris-stone-chair.php

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

…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. Participants complete employer- and market-oriented training that …

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Dr. Duane Nagel Named Director of MBA & Executive MBA Programs

… (MBA) and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs. Nagel will continue to serve as the Barton School’s Marketing Department Chair. In this role, Dr. Nagel will oversee recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities for both MBA and EMBA programs including relationship building with companies and organizations to raise the programs’ profile and enrollments. He will…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/09-19-23-nagel-emba.php

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Barton School Launches Barton Foresight: AI Outlook Publication

Barton School Launches Barton Foresight: AI Outlook Publication Barton School of Business 09/25/2025 06:35:34 AM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University today launches Barton Foresight: AI Outlook, a new publication exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, education, and society. As the first in a series of…

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Anonymous $1 Million Gift from Alumnus Marks a Defining Centennial Moment for the Barton School of Business

Anonymous $1 Million Gift from Alumnus Marks a Defining Centennial Moment for the Barton School of Business Barton School of Business 01/27/2026 01:35:34 PM As the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University celebrates its 100th year of transforming lives through business education, an anonymous $1 million gift from a 1958 alumnus stands as a…

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10 Wichita State women chosen for Widener Global Leadership program | Wichita State News

10 Wichita State women chosen for Widener Global Leadership program WSU Strategic Communications 09/17/2021 09:18:42 AM Sept. 17, 2021 — The first cohort of the Widener Global Leaders Program will consist of 10 women from the Barton School of Business, the Elliott School of Communication in Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the School of…

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Four Wichita State faculty and staff honored as Kansas Board of Regents awardees | Wichita State News

… Year. A nationally recognized scholar of media history, Parcell explores how advertising and public relations shaped consumer culture. As a teacher and mentor, she is known for building students’ confidence in communication and research. Read more about Parcell. Dr. Erin O’Bryan, assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders, Tenure-Track…

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Wichita State joins NASA's Advanced Composites Consortium

Monday, January 30, 2017 Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research has joined NASA's Advanced Composite Consortium (ACC), a public-private partnership focused on advancing knowledge about composite materials and improving the performance of future aircraft. The ACC was established in 2015 in support of the Advanced Composites…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2017-01-30.php

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WSU receives advanced manufacturing project funding from ARM, America Makes

May 24, 2019 Wichita State University announces project funding for two major advanced manufacturing projects. Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) awarded funding for Automation Manufacturing – Technicians for the Future, and America Makes awarded funding for a project focused on overcoming the performance limitations and degradation of additive…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2019-05-24.php

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WSU, government, industry research team receives coveted defense award

December 4, 2019 A team of researchers from Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), RP+M, Texas A&M University and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received one of four coveted Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement Awards (DMTAA) at the week’s Defense Manufacturing…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2019-12-04.php

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USAF adds WSU-NIAR to elite list of Skyborg program vendors

A Skyborg conceptual design for a low cost Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV). (Artwork courtesy of AFRL) October 2, 2020 On Tuesday, the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University was announced as one of thirteen vendors eligible for up to $400 million in contract funding in support of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Skyborg…

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NIAR teams take home gold and bronze awards in Air Force’s inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Olympics

October 26, 2020 Two teams from Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) have received coveted awards from the inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Olympics (AMO), hosted by The U.S. Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO). Announced Friday, NIAR’s Sustainers of the Galaxy team received the first place $100,000 award in the Box…

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