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Kapaun and Valley Center Students Named 2026 Jabara Scholars

Kapaun and Valley Center Students Named 2026 Jabara Scholars Barton School of Business 03/24/2026 01:35:34 PM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is excited to announce that two Wichita-area students are the recipients of the 2026 Professor Fran Jabara Endowed Scholarship. The winners are Adeline Lank from Kapaun Mt. Carmel…

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First Time, First Place: Barton School Students Win Twice at National Investment Forum in New York City

… the pace of global finance, a team of Barton School of Business students stood shoulder to shoulder with peers from some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions and finished at the top. By earning two first-place awards at the Global Asset Management Education (G.A.M.E.) Forum XV, Barton School students didn’t just compete. They proved the power of…

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Chase Koch Named Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Barton School of Business, Wichita State University

Chase Koch Named Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Barton School of Business, Wichita State University Barton School of Business 04/02/2025 06:00:10 AM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University (WSU) is excited to announce that Chase Koch, an entrepreneur known for scaling disruptive, bottom-up solutions, has been named the school’s…

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

…and business leaders who have gone above and beyond in making a significant impact on their communities and advancement of the Barton School. The honoree(s) will be inducted into the Barton School of Business Hall of Fame during a grand event on February 17, 2024 at Mark Arts. “The Barton School has both shaped and been shaped by many illustrious…

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Barton School Alum to Kick Off Book Tour at Woolsey Hall

…School of Business 04/05/2023 07:15:10 AM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University will host Erin Cummings as she begins to showcase her first published work, “The Possibility Project: A Guided Journal for Creating What’s Possible.” The kickoff event will be at Woolsey Hall on April 27 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. It will feature a…

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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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Barton School’s Office of Career & Professional Development Receives $570,000 Gift from Meritrust Credit Union

Barton School’s Office of Career & Professional Development Receives $570,000 Gift from Meritrust Credit Union Barton School of Business 04/03/2025 06:00:10 AM Meritrust Credit Union has generously donated $570,000 to support the mission and ongoing initiatives of the Office of Career & Professional Development (OCPD) at the W. Frank Barton School of…

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Two Wichitans Named 2023 Jabara Scholars in Entrepreneurship

Two Wichitans Named 2023 Jabara Scholars in Entrepreneurship Barton School of Business 04/20/2023 07:15:10 AM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has chosen two recipients to receive the 2023 Professor Fran Jabara Scholarship in Entrepreneurship. This year’s winners are Kayla Atkinson from Andover Central High School and Caleb …

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Barton School Accepting Nominations for “Beyond” Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees

…Nominations for “Beyond” Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees Barton School of Business 04/19/2024 06:00:10 AM The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is poised to host its esteemed “Beyond” Hall of Fame 2026, dedicated to recognizing, honoring, and celebrating industry executives and business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional…

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Barton School Adds “Entrepreneur” Sculpture from WSU Alumnus to Woolsey Hall

…04/26/2023 07:15:10 AM Woolsey Hall, the new building for the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University, is now home to the Chris Brunner sculpture titled, “The Entrepreneur.” Standing eight feet tall and three feet wide, this powerful piece serves as a sentinel and guardian at the entrance to the Frank A. Boettger Auditorium. Made of…

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Barton School of Business Names Smita Srivastava as Associate Dean for Faculty and Research

…Smita Srivastava as Associate Dean for Faculty and Research Barton School of Business 04/28/2026 01:35:34 PM The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has appointed Dr. Smita Srivastava as associate dean for faculty and research, reinforcing its commitment to advancing faculty excellence across teaching, research and external engagement.…

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Tina Khan Named Executive Director of the Barton School’s Office of Career and Professional Development

Tina Khan Named Executive Director of the Barton School’s Office of Career and Professional Development Barton School of Business 05/05/2025 06:00:10 AM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has named Tina Khan as the new Executive Director of the college’s Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD). Khan most recently …

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Barton School and Envision Team Up Again to Feature Artist

Barton School and Envision Team Up Again to Feature Artist Barton School of Business 05/05/2023 07:15:10 AM Another artist who is visually impaired has their work on display at Woolsey Hall, the home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University in partnership with the Envision Arts Program. Nick Wooding, who is also blind and uses a …

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

…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 and Partner at 6 Meridian, who is completing a successful three-year term as…

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Barton School of Business Receives $570,000 Gift from Meritrust Credit Union

Barton School of Business Receives $570,000 Gift from Meritrust Credit Union Barton School of Business 05/13/2025 06:00:10 AM We are pleased to announce that Meritrust Credit Union has generously donated $570,000 to support the mission and ongoing initiatives of the Office of Career & Professional Development (OCPD) at the W. Frank Barton School of Business.…

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Barton School Launches New Marketing Industry Advisory Board

Barton School Launches New Marketing Industry Advisory Board Barton School of Business 05/19/2023 07:15:10 AM The W. Frank Barton School of at Wichita State University has announced the formation of its new Marketing Advisory Board. In conjunction, fifteen marketing leaders from across the country have been selected to serve on the board. The W. Frank Barton…

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Richard Dinkel Encourages Wichita State Graduates to Embrace Uncertainty During Spring 2026 Commencement Address

…01:35:34 PM Thirty-six years after sitting in the crowd as a Wichita State graduate uncertain about what came next, Koch executive and Barton School alumnus Richard Dinkel returned to Charles Koch Arena with a message for the Class of 2026: uncertainty is not something to fear; It is where growth begins. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and…

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Barton School Receives $300,000 Gift to Continue Widener Global Leadership Program

…$300,000 Gift to Continue Widener Global Leadership Program Barton School of Business 06/01/2023 07:15:10 AM After two years of success, the Widener Global Leaders Program led by the W. Frank Barton School of Business will continue for the next five years. The continuation of the program is made possible by a $300,000 gift from Peri Widener, the…

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Christine Porter Reappointed as Director of the School of Accountancy

Christine Porter Reappointed as Director of the School of Accountancy Barton School of Business 06/02/2025 06:00:10 AM The W. Frank Barton School of Business is proud to announce the reappointment 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 …

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Nikki Beyrle Building a Hospitality Program Grounded in Industry Experience

Nikki Beyrle Building a Hospitality Program Barton School of Business 06/12/2026 01:35:34 PM When Nikki Beyrle stepped into her role at the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University, the focus was clear: create a hospitality program that reflects how the industry actually operates. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. …

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