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Industry leaders appointed to College of Applied Studies Dean’s Advisory Board | Wichita State News

…Studies Dean’s Advisory Board WSU Strategic Communications 02/29/2024 09:28:33 AM Feb. 29, 2024 — The College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University has appointed four distinguished professionals to its Dean's Advisory Board. They are Alicia Sanchez, Amy Williams, Ed O'Malley and Kyle Ellison. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/02-feb/cas_board_7.php

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The New Career Playbook: Michael Horn to Deliver Keynote at the Barton School

…08/20/2025 06:00:10 AM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is proud to announce Michael Horn as the keynote speaker for its Fall 2025 James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series. Horn is the author of several influential works, including the national bestseller Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career. His engaging…

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Dr. Hershfield Retires, Fall 2024

…1:05:23 PM PST After a long career in the WSU Department of Philosophy, Dr. Jeffrey Hershfield is retiring at the end of the Fall 2024 semester. Recipient of the John R. Barrier Distinguished Teaching Award in Humanities and Social Sciences, he has most recently served as the Director of the Legal Education Accelerated Degree (LEAD) program, the Director…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/philosophy/News/Faculty_News/2024-12_HershfieldRetires.php

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Frank Barton, Clark Bastian and Fran Jabara to be Inducted into Barton School’s inaugural 'Beyond' Hall of Fame

…of Fame WSU Strategic Communications 06/29/2023 09:02:15 AM June 29, 2023 — The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University announces the selection of three distinguished industry leaders to be inducted into its inaugural, newly minted “Beyond” Hall of Fame. The inaugural group of inductees will be recognized for their visionary leadership…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/06-jun/bartonHOF_6.php

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Tom Gentile, Inaugural Executive-in-Residence, Assumes Expanded Executive Advisor Role at Barton School

…of Business is delighted to announce that Tom Gentile, the inaugural Executive-in-Residence back in 2021, will now serve as the Executive Advisor to the Dean. Mr. Gentile, a distinguished global leader with a background in top executive roles at Spirit AeroSystems, GE Capital, and other esteemed organizations, has also been an engaged member of the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/12-13-23-tom-gentile-executive-advisor-to-the-dean.php

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Aaron Bastian Joins Barton School of Business Dean’s Advisory Board

… University is proud to announce that Aaron Bastian, President and CEO of Fidelity Bank, has been appointed to the Dean’s Advisory Board. As our newest member, Bastian joins a distinguished group of global industry leaders committed to advancing the Barton School’s mission and strategic priorities by strengthening, enriching, and elevating the student…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/03-09-2026-aaron-bastian-deans-advisory-board.php

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Byron Knight, President of Koch Disruptive Technologies, to Deliver Keynote at the Barton School

…09/30/2024 07:00:10 AM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is thrilled to welcome Byron Knight, president of Koch Disruptive Technologies, as its distinguished keynote speaker. This exciting fireside chat, titled “Harnessing Disruption: Pioneering the Future of Innovation and Growth in the Business World,” will take place on…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/09-30-24-byron-knight.php

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

…at Wichita State University proudly welcomes Lynda Jackson, an England-based communications expert, as its Fall 2025 J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence. Jackson is a distinguished communications specialist and strategist, organizational psychologist, global speechwriter, and public speaking coach. She brings a wealth of global experience to her…

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In Memoriam: Kiah Duggins, 1994-2025

…graduating in the spring of 2017 with degrees in international business, economics and Spanish. A recipient of the prestigious Clay Barton Scholarship in 2013, she joined a distinguished group of exceptionally talented students. During her time at Wichita State, Kiah cofounded the Shocker Food Locker, an initiative that continues to support students…

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Barton School’s Sold-Out “Beyond” Gala to Officially Launch Centennial Year in Grand Fashion

…University prepares to welcome a sold-out crowd to its 2026 “Beyond” Hall of Fame gala on Saturday, February 21. The black-tie optional celebration will honor three distinguished inductees—Paul Allen, Dan Carney and Steve Feilmeier—while launching the Barton School’s 100th anniversary year into high gear. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/02-16-26-2026-hall-of-fame-gala-sold-out.php

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Dr. Hepburn Retires, Spring 2025

…focused on engineering ethics and the history and philosophy of the physical sciences. He has been the department Undergraduate Coordinator since 2020, received the Barrier Distinguished Teaching Award in 2024, and served as interim department chair in the absolute worst semester, Spring 2020. Please join us in wishing Dr. Hepburn all the best in his …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/philosophy/News/Faculty_News/2025_Hepburn_Retires.php

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College of Fine Arts Advisory Board

…Advisory Board is dedicated to advancing the mission and vision of the College by leveraging its collective expertise, professional networks, and philanthropic support. Comprising distinguished arts professionals, industry leaders, and advocates for arts education, the Board plays a critical role in strengthening community connections, providing student…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/dean/advisory_board.php

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Wichita State Military & Veteran Services earns award from KPTS | Wichita State News

…Services earns award from KPTS WSU Strategic Communications 11/09/2020 06:00:43 AM November 9, 2020 - KPTS recognized Wichita State University Military & Veteran Services with its Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Business Award in a special program that aired on Nov. 5 on Channel 8. WSU’s Military & Veteran Services provides assistance with Veteran Affairs…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/11-nov/kpts_5.php

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SmokeyJoesCafeSept2015

…scholarship towards the NYC trip. Deiondre Teagle won best Irene Ryan Partner in the Semi-Final Round! ... and then the NATIONAL Kennedy Center Awards: Smokey Joe's Café' - "Distinguished Production of a Musical" Award Da'Merius Ford - "Distinguished Performance by an Actor in a Musical" Award Keshana Yvette Cook - "Distinguished Performance by an Actress …

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Meet Maley: 2023 Gore Scholar & Barton Business Administration Major

… and future Barton School of Business student, who was named one of three 2023 Gore Scholars. More than 480 high school seniors from all over the country competed in this year’s Distinguished Scholarship Invitational to become Gore Scholars – participating in essays, a leadership competition and interviews. Maley will receive a $64,000 scholarship to attend …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/02-02-23-maley-gore-scholar.php

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Friends, Leadership and Opportunity: Samir’s Scholarship Experience

Friends, Leadership and Opportunity: Samir's Scholarship Experience Samir Barraza 09/26/2025 09:28:39 AM Competition day for the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational was Samir's first on-campus experience at Wichita State. From meeting future friends, to putting his leadership skills on display, DSI was a key factor in Samir finding his home at WSU. Samir …

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2025/09_26_HOWSU_Samir_DSI.php

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Dr. Lu Receives Barrier Award for Excellence in Teaching

Dr. Lu Receives Barrier Award for Excellence in Teaching 06/13/2025 02:48:18 PM The John R. Barrier Distinguished Teaching Award is given each year to a full-time faculty member in the humanities or social sciences divisions of Fairmount College. This peer recognition award acknowledges a professor whose teaching is outstanding, who has had an impact on the …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/philosophy/News/Faculty_News/2025_Lu_ReceivesBarrierAward.php

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Academy for Effective Teaching hosting 2026 ceremony Nov. 19

The Academy for Effective Teaching is an organization of retired faculty members who distinguished themselves in their teaching careers. Each year, the current faculty is given the opportunity to nominate retired faculty for membership in the academy. This year, the people chosen for membership are Carl “Ed” Baker, Dr. Linnea GlenMaye, Dr. Mary Jameson, Dr. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/14/academy-for-effective-teaching-hosting-2026-ceremony-nov-19/

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Catching Up With: 2019 Gore Scholar, Anna Tri | Wichita State News

Catching Up With: 2019 Gore Scholar, Anna Tri Tammie Huynh, marketing intern 04/15/2021 01:45:04 PM April 15 -- Competing in the 2019 Distinguished Scholarship Invitational and winning a Gore Scholarshiphs allowed Anna Tri to focus on her studies without worrying about the costs of college. 2019 Gore Scholar, Anna Tri, discusses the opportunities that have…

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Watkins Visiting Professor to discuss crystallization and biomineralization in different environments

Patricia Dove, C.P. Miles Professor of Science and University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech, will give a technical lecture, “Crystallization by particle attachment in biologic, environmental, and synthetic systems,” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 in 208 Hubbard Hall. She will also give a public lecture, “No bones about it: Biomineralization and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/05/watkins-visiting-professor-to-discuss-crystallization-and-biomineralization-in-different-environments/