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

…2022 gift, bringing Meritrust's total investment in OCPD to $1.1 million. “The Office of Career & Professional Development at the Barton School is an essential resource that helps students explore career paths, engage confidently with industry professionals, and develop key skills such as networking, resume building, communication etiquette, and financial …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-07-25-2025-meritrust.php

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WSU business school surpasses $1 million scholarship landmark

… “$1 million in scholarships is life changing for so many of our students. This wouldn’t be possible without the support of our donors and the WSU Foundation, who have helped secure these scholarships over a number of years.” The $1 million landmark features a combination of substantial scholarships and other significant educational assistance that supports …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-11-22-1million.php

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Barton School of Business and Berlin School of Economics and Law Proudly Celebrate 20 Years of MBA Partnership Success

… cultivating a truly international network.” In addition to providing students with applied learning opportunities for a global workplace, each project helps businesses in Kansas and Germany discover opportunities for selling their products internationally – impacting their chances for growth. Approximately 60 Wichita area companies have participated in the …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-15-24-20-years-of-mba-partnership-success.php

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Barton School of Business Alumna Erin Cummings Showcases Armine + Ambrose at New York Fashion Week

… School, where she has played a key role in strengthening student opportunities and industry connections. Alongside her husband, Kyle, Cummings helped establish the Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund, giving students hands-on experience managing real investment portfolios. “Erin represents the entrepreneurial mindset we aim to develop at the Barton…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-16-26-new-york-fashion-week-barton-alum.php

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Two Wichitans Named 2023 Jabara Scholars in Entrepreneurship

…He has participated in a variety of sports including varsity football, golf, baseball, track, powerlifting and wrestling for his school. He has also helped lead a bible study club and is a member of National Honor Society. Outside of school, he serves as a member of his church’s leadership team and plays drums. His dream is to create a company related…

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Barton School’s Spero Program Secures Funding for Year 2 Expansion

…partners and a reinvestment by the Charles Koch Foundation. Housed within the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University, Spero—Latin for ‘hope’—helps individuals achieve lasting independence through skill-building and access to meaningful employment. In its first year, it became both the first micro-credential program in WSU’s…

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Barton School and Envision Team Up Again to Feature Artist

…School’s Woolsey Hall art collection, which includes the Envision Arts Program rotating installation, and its promotion of artists is rooted in a commitment to helping its business students blossom. By developing creative and artistic mindsets, the Barton School opens its students’ eyes to innovative and inspired solutions. “The goal of this collaboration is…

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Barton School of Business holding spring commencement ceremonies

… impaired. Envision provides opportunities through innovative outreach, rehabilitation, education, research and community programs. And through the power of employment, Envision helps people gain life skills and relevant work training for jobs. Envision employs more than 500 people, with 92% of its direct labor workforce made up of individuals who are blind …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/05-12-22-kash.php

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

…2022 gift, bringing Meritrust's total investment in OCPD to $1.1 million. “The Office of Career & Professional Development at the Barton School is an essential resource that helps students explore career paths, engage confidently with industry professionals, and develop key skills such as networking, resume building, communication etiquette, and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/05-13-2025-ocpd-meritrust.php

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

…and pursue opportunities that challenge them as they enter an increasingly unpredictable world. With more than 35 years of experience in finance and investing, Dinkel has helped lead one of the largest privately held companies in the United States through continued global growth and investment. Based in Wichita, Koch Inc. has annual revenues exceeding…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/05-27-26-richard-dinkel-commencement-speaker.php

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Barton School Partners with Helm Inc., on Innovative Applied Learning & Research Project

…Barton School of Business Style Position Image Image Credit Header About Helm Inc. Content Headquartered in Plymouth, Helm has been helping brands enhance their appeal and inspire loyalty through our evolving set of unique, customizable, and client-focused services. Helm develops brand marketing services, engagement marketing services, and retail network…

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Barton School Appoints Dr. Chris Broberg as Interim Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship

…and community teams through the commercialization process. Dr. Broberg has been a dedicated instructor in the Barton School’s Growing Rural Businesses program, helping entrepreneurs across Kansas scale their ventures through customer discovery and market validation. He has also contributed globally, serving since 2019 as a faculty member in the MBA Berlin…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/07-10-25-center-for-entrepreneurship-chris-broberg.php

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

…of impactful networking opportunities. “One of my favorite modules was our time with Curt Coffman. We discussed our personal talent assessments with Curt and it really helped me focus on and understand my strengths and how to leverage them to propel my career said Giselle Graciano, a WGLP participant who has since graduated with a bachelor of business…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/07-17-2025-widener-global-leaders.php

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New WSU Barton School, WSU Tech career pathway will focus on supply chain management

…are in need of supply chain experts,” said Dr. Shirley Lefever, executive vice president and provost of Wichita State University. “By filling that need, we’re helping make our communities operate more smoothly. And who doesn’t love that?” This partnership is a coordinated “2+2” program, where students will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in…

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Barton School Launches Barton Foresight: AI Outlook Publication

… its impact across research, fundraising, and workforce development. With the Bloom Plan in place, the school established Barton Foresight to extend this momentum by helping organizations anticipate future trends and prepare practical responses. Barton Foresight also works inwardly, supporting Barton’s faculty, staff, and students in developing the capacity …

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Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board Adds CEO of NXTUS

…Accelerate Venture Partners and the launch of NXTSTAGE. He founded Tenzing Capital with a vision to build a generational Venture Capital investment firm. He is helping to chart the course for the Wichita Startup Ecosystem and spends as much time as possible with early stage growth companies in the region as possible. Prior to NXTUS and Tenzing, Oeding worked…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/09-29-22-oeding-dab.php

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“Next Level Chef” Winner Named Barton School’s Latest Entrepreneur-in-Residence

…Osage Indian Reservation before moving with her family to Kansas City, Kansas. Her passion for cooking developed as a child helping in the kitchens of her family’s taquerias and restaurants in Kansas City. Her life’s work is dedicated to Indigenous Fusion Cuisine, where she combines food from her heritage (Native American and Mexican). In 2015, DeSpain…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/09.27.23-Chef-Pyet-DeSpain-entrepreneur-in-residence.php

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England-Based and Global Communications Expert Lynda Jackson Named Fall 2025 Executive-in-Residence at Barton School

…coach. She brings a wealth of global experience to her clients and has advised presidents, prime ministers, and Fortune 500 executives. “I love working with others and helping people of all ages gain confidence as communicators and leaders,” said Jackson. “I am honored and excited to work with Barton School students, faculty, staff, and the local…

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Nancy Kersenbrock Named Center for Entrepreneurship Interim Director

… to the continued success of the center and its efforts.” As Associate Director, Kersenbrock played a pivotal role in advancing the center’s programming and resources, helping foster the next generation of entrepreneurs who bring innovative ideas and businesses to our community. She has owned and operated several businesses and served as Vice President of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/10-09-24-center-for-entrepreneurship-nancy-kersenbrock.php

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

…State are awarded based on a student's financial need determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The new fund will ease financial pressure, helping students stay enrolled, focus on academics and pursue high-impact experiences such as internships, leadership roles and mentorship. “Many of the individuals we work with understand how…

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