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GoCreate adds its innovation, expertise to building Promise Bridge

… building the 300-foot-long pedestrian bridge that will span over a water feature south of the future Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall. Woolsey Hall is the future home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/27/gocreate-adds-its-innovation-expertise-to-building-promise-bridge/

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$3 million gift from J. Robert Young dedicated to WSU student success

…to provide resources that will help students build successful careers. Of that total, $2 million will endow the J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence Program in the W. Frank Barton School of Business. The remaining $1 million will support the Shocker Success Center project, which will consolidate 17 student services in Clinton Hall.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/24/3-million-gift-from-j-robert-young-dedicated-to-wsu-student-success/

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Spirit Aerosystems VP will speak on global supply chains May 2

On May 2, the Barton School of Business Center for International Business Advancement (CIBA), the International Business Studies Association (IBSA) and the World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) present Spirit AeroSystems on Global Supply Chains. The distinguished speaker will be Dr. Wendy Crossman, vice president, Spirit AeroSystems, in charge of global…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/19/spirit-aerosystems-vp-will-speak-on-global-supply-chains-may-2/

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Devereaux co-authors article in Wall Street Journal

Dr. Abigail Devereaux, research fellow at the Institute for the Study of Economic Growth (ISEG) and assistant professor of economics in the Barton School of Business, and Dr. Roger Koppl, professor of finance at Syracuse University, recently published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal May 2. The op-ed is about the potential dangers of the Department of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/02/devereaux-co-authors-article-in-wall-street-journal/

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Haley speaks to USA Today on Russian oligarchs and their children

USA Today recently interviewed Usha Haley — W. Frank Barton distinguished chair in International Business and director of the Center for International Business Advancement about Russian oligarchs and their children. Oligarchs in Vladimir Putin’s inner circle condemn Western countries while sending their children to live in those nations. Why? Read Haley’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/29/haley-speaks-to-usa-today-on-russian-oligarchs-and-their-children/

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Haley quoted in Fortune about big data, algorithms

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and professor of management, completed an article for a medical journal on misapplications of statistical data and techniques to make recommendations to fix this issue. The research indicates that 80% of medical doctors do not understand the assumptions underlying the statistics that…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/03/haley-quoted-in-fortune-about-big-data-algorithms/

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WBJ article details Woolsey Hall’s grand opening

The Wichita Business Journal recently published a story detailing the upcoming opening of Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, the future home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business. The story details how the new $60 million building could attract attention from students worldwide. The building features large windows and open spaces, a cafe, a “social stair” for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/12/woolsey-hall-new-home-of-the-barton-school-of-business-opens-for-classes-soon/

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Haley provides Newsmax expertise on China and food security

Usha Haley — W. Frank Barton distinguished chair in International Business and professor of management recently gave an interview to Newsmax about the issue of China’s hoarding of food, and the ramifications for national security. She informed Newsmax that China’s stockpiling of food stemmed from various political and historical factors and that China was…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/27/haley-provides-newsmax-expertise-on-china-and-food-security/

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Devereaux wins Elinor Ostrom Award

Dr. Abby Devereaux, W. Frank Barton School of Business assistant professor of economics, and her co-author, Dr. Linan Peng, Texas Tech University post-doctoral research associate, recently received the 2021 Elinor Ostrom Award for their paper on China’s Social Credit System. The award, created to honor and develop the legacy of Elinor Ostrom, aims to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/09/barton-school-member-wins-elinor-ostrom-award/

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Haley influences federal regulation for foreign investment in agriculture

Dr. Usha Haley —W. Frank Barton Distinguished Professor in International Business, professor of management, and director of the Center for International Business Advancement — is working with the U.S. Congress and several governments worldwide to incorporate her research with federal regulation. Haley’s research was used during a debate in Washington D.C…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/04/haley-influences-federal-regulation-for-foreign-investment-in-agriculture/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: John Perry

Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight John Perry, Barton School of Business associate dean. Sign up to join the First-Gen Affinity Shockers -This group is designed to foster a community of first-generation professionals, build a group that offers professional development and networking opportunities. It’s also meant to foster an environment where common…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/03/f1rst-gen-friday-john-perry/

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James Schwartz Speaker Series to feature Tom Gentile

Tom Gentile — president and chief executive officer of Spirit AeroSystems and executive-in-residence at the W. Frank Barton School of Business — will provide a keynote presentation titled “Positioning for Growth Post-Pandemic” at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) Beggs Ballroom. The event is part of the James Schwartz Speaker…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/12/james-schwartz-speaker-series-to-feature-tom-gentile/

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Clash of the Colleges 2021 winners

Congratulations to Wichita State’s College of Fine Arts for winning the 2021 Clash of the Colleges! Another competition award, the Spirit Award, was claimed by the Barton School of Business and the College of Engineering. Wichita State’s First-Year Programs in Student Success and Campus Recreation hosted the seventh annual Clash of the Colleges Aug.20-27.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/02/clash-of-the-colleges-2021-winner/

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Haley quoted in article about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affecting food supply chain

The Food Institute, a leading think tank in the food industry, recently approached W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and professor of management Usha Haley. They asked Haley about her views regarding how the food supply chain and consumers will be affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Haley is also the elected chair of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/25/how-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-affects-food-supply-chain/

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WSU Widener Global Leaders Program initiates third year with largest class ever

The Widener Global Leaders Program (WGLP), led by the Barton School of Business in collaboration with the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Fine Arts, is pleased to announce the selection of 12 exceptional students for its 2023-24 cohort. This transformational interdisciplinary initiative is specifically tailored to nurture…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/12/wsu-widener-global-leaders-program-initiates-third-year-with-largest-class-ever/

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Haley talks to ‘Poets and Quants’ about new book

Dr. Usha Haley, —W. Frank Barton Distinguished Professor in International Business, professor of management, and director of the Center for International Business Advancement — feels strongly about the connection between higher education and research. Her eighth book, “Impact and the Management Researcher,” has recently received attention from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/02/professor-haley-talks-to-poets-quants-about-new-book/

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Wendy Veatch presents rural entrepreneurship research at SBI

Wendy Veatch, manager of the Barton School’s Professional Edge program, was invited to present on “The Future of Rural Entrepreneurship Research” at the 2022 Small Business Institute (SBI) Annual Conference in Charleston, South Carolina Feb. 24-26. SBI encourages applied research related to small business and entrepreneurship from all disciplines, as well as…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/24/wendy-veatch-presents-rural-entrepreneurship-research-at/

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Institute for the Study of Economic Growth to host Stuart Kauffman

Stuart Kauffman will present a virtual talk hosted by the Barton School’s Institute for the Study of Economic Growth at noon Friday, March 31. The topic will be “The Inevitable Anthropocene and Our Choices Now: Prolegomenon to a Next Axial Age.” Kauffman is a renowned theoretical biologist. Originally a medical doctor, he has spearheaded several disruptive…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/06/institute-for-the-study-of-economic-growth-to-host-stuart-kauffman/

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Meritrust chief growth officer joins Widener Global Leaders Program advisory board

The Widener Global Leaders Program (WGLP) has announced that Jamie Harrison, chief growth officer at Meritrust Credit Union, will be joining its advisory board. WGLP is led by the Barton School of Business in collaboration with the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Fine Arts. It is an interdisciplinary program designed to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/13/meritrust-chief-growth-officer-joins-widener-global-leaders-program-advisory-board/

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Maley Hansen

…Hansen is an Economics and Data-Driven Marketing & Intelligence major whose story reflects intentionality, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. She chose the Barton School of Business because it offered opportunity close to home without compromising the quality of her education. Maley is a standout leader in Collegiate DECA, where she…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/25-under-25-class-of-2025/Hansen-Maley.php