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Ed Baker

Ed Baker Ed Baker is an Associate Professor of Theatre specializing in Technology, Innovation and Management at WSU, a Past Fellow of Entrepreneurship with the Coleman Foundation, Production Manager for Seven Devils Playwrights Conference and an aspiring practitioner of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu.He serves the School of Performing Arts at Wichita State…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/activities/TEDx/Speaker_Bio/Ed_Baker.php

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WSIA Agenda and Minutes: November 5, 2015

…Update Goodnight reviewed draft financial statement for WSIA. Torline and Goodnight gave presentation: Growing WSIA/IC “Turning our Educational Foundation into Active Entrepreneurship.” Gave a one-year report card which details: President Bardo’s vision being communicated and endorsed, WSU Ventures creation, hiring of a Director of Strategic…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/innovation/wsia/meetings-and-minutes/2015-11-05-agenda-and-minutes.php

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Pizza Hut Museum relies on many disciplines to create stories

…organize, curate, give tours and answer questions as part of their duties. Out of a room full of recipes, menus, sneakers and old photos came a museum that tells the story of entrepreneurship, restaurants, relationships and Wichita. “Behind the scenes, you just had a pile of Pizza Hut stuff,” said Claire Weatherall, anthropology master's student. “It's…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/09-sept/pizzahut.php

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Wichita State students gather to solve world's pressing issues | Wichita State News

… State University Innovation Fellows and the Institute of Innovation, and is funded through partnerships with Airbus, GoCreate, a Koch Initiative, the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship and WSU Ventures. The judges for the Final Competition were Mark Torline and Nancy Kersenbrock from the Center for Entrepreneurship, Debbie Franklin and Sherry Gegen from WSU…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/02-feb/invent_for_the_planet_2020_9.php

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Koch Innovation Challenge winners advance to national competition

…pitch competition, sponsored by Koch Industries, is an annual competition supporting the WSU College of Engineering in fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and teamwork among students. Cross-disciplinary teams of new freshmen and transfer students studying engineering, art and design, business and other disciplines compete …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/05-may/Koch-Innovation-Challege_2020_5.php

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Lou Heldman looked for innovation and creativity throughout Wichita State's campus | Wichita State News

…working as president and publisher at The Wichita Eagle. He also served as interim director of the Elliott School and the Center for Entrepreneurship before taking the job as vice president for Strategic Communications from 2014 to 2020. “One of the things that interests me so much about Wichita State is how its success is so intertwined with the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/05-may/heldman_9.php

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WSU students earn real estate scholarships | Wichita State News

… Kansas CCIM Chapter. Several other real estate scholarships were awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year: Denker-Graves Scholarship in Real Estate: Liliana Rodriguez, senior in entrepreneurship with a real estate emphasis; minor in management Roscoe Williams Memorial Scholarship: Colton Bartlett, senior in entrepreneurship with a real estate emphasis;…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/08-aug/CREScholarship_1.php

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Wichita State earns APLU designation as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity institution | Wichita State News

…working with public and private sector partners in their states and regions to support economic development through a variety of activities, including innovation and entrepreneurship, technology transfer, talent and workforce development, and community development. “On behalf of Shocker Nation, we are honored that the APLU has confirmed Wichita…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/11-nov/IEP_4.php

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Wichita State University earns finalist honor for APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity University Awards | Wichita State News

…initiatives resulting in social, cultural, or community development. The IEP Innovation Award, recognizing exemplary initiatives spurring innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-based economic development. “Wichita State is pleased to be considered for this award alongside our fellow IEP-designated universities,” said Tonya Witherspoon,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/07-july/aplu_2.php

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Steve and Regine Feilmeier make $500,000 gift to advance Spero’s mission

…Barton School of Business, the vision was clear: build a program that gives people access to practical skills, meaningful relationships and real pathways to employment, entrepreneurship and long-term economic mobility. As the Barton School begin Spero year three, philanthropic support remains at the core of its focus to continue delivering our…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/29/steve-and-regine-feilmeier-make-500000-gift-to-advance-speros-mission/

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Fall 2026 I-Corps applications open

…the business model canvas. Findings will be integrated to bring innovations closer to market. Participants will also take part in office hours with trained coaches from various entrepreneurship resources. Participants who complete the program are awarded up to $2,000 in funding to conduct customer interviews. Are you ready to validate your innovative…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/30/fall-2026-i-corps-applications-open/

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Spero receives $500,000 commitment to support continued impact

The Barton School of Business has received a $500,000 commitment from Vicki Decarsky via Derby Community Foundation in support of Spero, a workforce and entrepreneurship initiative designed to expand opportunity across Wichita. This gift will help sustain and grow Spero’s programming as it continues to connect individuals with meaningful employment pathways …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/22/spero-receives-500000-commitment-to-support-continued-impact/

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Shocker New Venture Competition invites community to experience Wichita’s next wave of innovation

The Center for Entrepreneurship invites students, faculty, business leaders and community members to attend the 2026 Shocker New Venture Competition (SNVC) — a high-energy showcase of emerging startups and student innovation. Taking place on Friday, May 1 in Woolsey Hall, this annual competition highlights the most promising new ventures from students across…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/21/shocker-new-venture-competition-invites-community-to-experience-wichitas-next-wave-of-innovation/

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Begin your entrepreneurial journey over lunch

Master market research by finding key data, identifying competitors, and targeting the right audience for your product or service at the Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Ablah Library (in-person and online). Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/31/begin-your-entrepreneurial-journey-over-lunch/

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Begin your entrepreneurial journey over lunch with ‘Naming Your Trademark’

Learn search strategies for existing marks and logos with discussion of what the application process looks like at the Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. April 2 at Ablah Library (in-person and online). Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/13/begin-your-entrepreneurial-journey-over-lunch-with-naming-your-trademark/

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Begin your entrepreneurial journey over lunch with ‘Market Research for New Ventures’

Master market research by finding key data, identifying competitors and targeting the right audience for your product or service, at the Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn, from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at Ablah Library (in-person and online). Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/26/begin-your-entrepreneurial-journey-over-lunch-with-market-research-for-new-ventures/

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Barton School of Business announces Eyal Redler and Omer Nagar as Venture Capitalists in Residence during centennial year

…and Omer Nagar as Venture Capitalists in Residence in March 2026, marking 100 years of educating business leaders while launching Barton’s next era of global innovation and entrepreneurship. As part of their residency, Redler and Nagar will deliver an insightful keynote fireside chat titled “What Venture Capitalists Are Betting on Now: AI, Fintech, and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/12/barton-school-of-business-announces-eyal-redler-and-omer-nagar-as-venture-capitalists-in-residence-during-centennial-year/

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Begin your entrepreneurial journey over lunch, with ‘Introduction to Intellectual Property’

Learn how to protect your ideas, creations and research to secure your future at the Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at Ablah Library (in-person and online). Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/12/begin-your-entrepreneurial-journey-over-lunch-with-introduction-to-intellectual-property/

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Join a riveting discussion on this year’s WSU Common Read

Join University Libraries and First-Year Seminar instructors as they explore themes of food supply issues, ocean farming, climate change, entrepreneurship and career exploration during Common Read with “Eat Like a Fish” by Bren Smith from 1 to 1:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 at the Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons. Borrow a copy from Ablah Library and join …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/01/join-a-riveting-discussion-on-this-years-wsu-common-read/

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Barton School students dominate at Collegiate DECA International Competition

…development academies and networking. Ten members of the Wichita State DECA chapter were named competition finalists. Of those 10, Manas Madanambedu placed second in Entrepreneurship – Growing Your Business, the team of Michael Goldberg and Shawn Hulen placed second in Sports Marketing, and the team of Maley Hansen and Ronish Rasaily placed first…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/14/barton-school-students-dominate-at-collegiate-deca-international-competition/