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England-based and global communications expert Lynda Jackson named fall 2025 Executive-in-Residence at Barton School

The Barton School of Business 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 clients …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/30/england-based-and-global-communications-expert-lynda-jackson-named-fall-2025-executive-in-residence-at-barton-school/

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Military and Veterans Services honors the 251st birthday of the United States Navy

On Oct. 13, Military and Veteran Services proudly joins the nation in celebrating the 251st birthday of the United States Navy, recognizing its distinguished service, sacrifice and unwavering dedication to defending the nation and preserving freedom around the world. Military and Veteran Services calls on the campus community to reflect on its legacy while…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/12/military-and-veterans-services-honors-the-251st-birthday-of-the-united-states-navy/

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WSU chapter of National Student Speech Language Hearing Association receives recognition | Wichita State News

…PM May 23, 2023 — The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Chapter at Wichita State University has been awarded Gold Chapter Honors for attaining a distinguished level of achievement in the areas of member recruitment and engagement, community outreach, and service, legislative advocacy, and fundraising during the 2022-23…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/05-may/nsslha.php

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Usha Haley

Usha Haley, professor and W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business in the Department of Management, was featured in: “Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix” in the Associated Press “War in Iran May Not Save Russia Economy” on HotAir “Who’s winning and losing from the AI memory chip…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/16/usha-haley/

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Barton School Of Business Launches Alumni Mentorship Program

…02/26/2025 06:00:10 AM The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is excited to announce the launch of its new Mentor Pilot Program, which pairs students with distinguished alumni from the Barton School Dean’s Alumni Advisory Board. This initiative aims to foster valuable connections, stimulate personal and professional growth, build a…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/02-26-25-alumni-mentorship-program.php

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Meet the statewide advisory committee representatives for 2024 Tilford Conference

…as the powerhouse team behind the 2024 Tilford Conference is announced, a vibrant celebration of diversity, equity and inclusion at Wichita State. It is delighted to unveil the distinguished Statewide Advisory Committee Representatives, a pair of exceptional individuals who will shape the transformative event: Dr. Rhonda Lewis, professor and graduate…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/06/meet-the-statewide-advisory-committee-representatives-for-2024-tilford-conference/

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

…that Chase Koch, an entrepreneur known for scaling disruptive, bottom-up solutions, has been named the school’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence and will serve as the James Schwartz Distinguished Keynote Speaker for Spring 2025. Chase is Executive Vice President of Koch and is recognized for his work building transformative partnerships in business, technology, …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-02-25-2025-chase-koch.php

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Haley honored by Wichita Business Journal, National Security Forum

Dr. Usha Haley — W. Frank Barton School distinguished chair in International Business and director of the Center for International Business Advancement —received several awards and honors in May. First, Haley participated during three days at the National Security Forum at Montgomery, Alabama. Haley participated in the Grand Strategy seminar, a competitive…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/31/haley-honored-by-wichita-business-journal-national-security-forum/

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Professor Warren E. Pickett from University of California, Davis will present at the physics seminar Feb. 4

Join the Department of Physics seminar at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 in 127 Jabara Hall featuring Professor Warren E. Pickett, distinguished professor emeritus from the University of California, Davis, who will present a talk on “The Quest for Room Temperature Superconductivity.” The seminar series brings several speakers to WSU each semester and is funded by …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/30/professor-warren-e-pickett-from-university-of-california-davis-will-present-at-the-physics-seminar-feb-4/

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

…of Business is proud to announce that Aaron Bastian, president and CEO of Fidelity Bank, has been appointed to the Dean’s Advisory Board. As the 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://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/10/aaron-bastian-joins-barton-school-of-business-deans-advisory-board/

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Wichita State to host Wichita Jazz Invitational April 24

…with the Wichita Jazz Festival. This full-day event brings together student big bands from across the region for performances, adjudications and educational clinics led by distinguished jazz educators. Events are at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 in Miller Concert Hall at Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Student tickets are available at no…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/17/wichita-state-to-host-wichita-jazz-invitational-april-24/

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Jolynn Dowling; MSN, APRN, NNP-BC, IBCLC

Jolynn (Jo) Dowling is an Associate Educator in the School of Nursing at WSU, and has held the Janice M. Riordan Distinguished Professorship in Maternal Child Health since 2018. She is an alumni of Wichita State; earning both her BSN and MSN through WSU School of Nursing. She has been a lactation consultant for almost 20 years and has been on faculty at WSU …

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$300,000 gift from WSU alumnus powers career-ready education at the Barton School

The Barton School of Business has received a $300,000 transformational gift from Dr. Silver Kung, a globally recognized investment leader, distinguished member of the Dean’s Advisory Board, Wichita State alumnus and founder of Siegfried Capital Group, and his wife, Doriya Li. The gift establishes the Dr. Silver Kung and Doriya Li Student Experience and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/11/300000-gift-from-wsu-alumnus-powers-career-ready-education-at-the-barton-school/

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Office of Research accepting excellence award nominations

The Office of Research is now accepting nominations for its Excellence in Research award. All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs, who have served at WSU for at least three years are eligible. Faculty who hold an administrative position above that of chair are not eligible. Previous winners of the award are ineligible to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/05/office-of-research-accepting-excellence-award-nominations-2/

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RSVP to 2025 Academy for Effective Teaching Ceremony

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: Dr. John E. Dreifort, Dr. Anthony Vizzini, Dr. Maryon J.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/24/rsvp-to-2025-academy-for-effective-teaching-ceremony/

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Exploring the cosmos: WSU student’s research aims to improve particle identification in space | Wichita State News

…State, is researching how to improve particle identification in space using the SNAPPY CubeSat detector. His work simulates how electrons, protons and alpha particles can be distinguished, contributing to a better understanding of solar wind hazards. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the…

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Textron Aviation’s Maggie Topping to deliver Executive-in-Residence keynote Oct. 7

… 2025 J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence, will lead a keynote fireside chat alongside Luke Pankey, chief information officer at Textron Aviation, as part of the James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series. Their presentation, “Driving Innovation Forward: Textron Aviation’s Balanced Approach to AI, Talent, and the Transformation of Work,” will explore how…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/09/textron-aviations-maggie-topping-to-deliver-executive-in-residence-keynote-oct-7/

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Textron Aviation’s Maggie Topping to deliver Executive-in-Residence keynote Oct. 7

… 2025 J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence, will lead a keynote fireside chat alongside Luke Pankey, chief information officer at Textron Aviation, as part of the James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series. Their presentation, “Driving Innovation Forward: Textron Aviation’s Balanced Approach to AI, Talent, and the Transformation of Work,” will explore how…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/01/textron-aviations-maggie-topping-to-deliver-executive-in-residence-keynote-oct-7-2/

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Writing Now Reading Now | Words by Women is presenting a poetry reading by Traci Brimhall

…the Department of English. To celebrate this new partnership, the annual lecture series, Words by Women, will focus on Midwestern women writers. Traci Brimhall is a university distinguished professor of creative writing and narrative medicine at Kansas State University, and the 2025 Poet-in-Residence at the Guggenheim Museum. She is the author of five…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/03/writing-now-reading-now-words-by-women-is-presenting-a-poetry-reading-by-traci-brimhall-2/

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Writing Now Reading Now | Words by Women is presenting a poetry reading by Traci Brimhall

…the Department of English. To celebrate this new partnership, the annual lecture series, Words by Women, will focus on Midwestern women writers. Traci Brimhall is a university distinguished professor of creative writing and narrative medicine at Kansas State University, and the 2025 Poet-in-Residence at the Guggenheim Museum. She is the author of five…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/02/writing-now-reading-now-words-by-women-is-presenting-a-poetry-reading-by-traci-brimhall/