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Barton School alums pave the way to launch a $500,000 student-managed investment fund

Wichita State alums Erin and Kyle Cummings have donated $250,000 to launch the W. Frank Barton School of Business Student-Managed Investment Fund. The generous contribution will provide students with new applied learning opportunities as they invest real money in stocks, bonds and more. The remaining $250,000 will be reallocated from existing WSU Foundation …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/14/barton-school-alums-pave-the-way-to-launch-a-500000-student-managed-investment-fund/

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Details on WPS requests to process letters of support/participation in research

Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) requests a minimum of 30 business days to process letters of support or participation in research. It is WSU’s responsibility to have appropriate support from the school(s)/personnel that will be involved in the project prior to submitting a request. Letters of support/grant proposals: WSU personnel who need a letter of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/02/wichita-public-schools-usd-259-requests-a-minimum-of-30-business-days-to-process-letters-of-support-participation-in-research/

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Fellowships

Scholarships/Fellowships The Barton School of Business offers scholarships and fellowships for incoming and current graduate students studying in the field of business. Awards range from $750-$8,500. Grad studies fellowships are due by February 1. » APPLY FOR FELLOWSHIPS HERE! Barton School scholarships are due by February 1. » APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS HERE!…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/mba/Fellowships.php

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Ulrich Museum hosts tour of the art of Woolsey Hall

Join Trish Higgins, gallerist and curator, for a tour of the works on display in Woolsey Hall, WSU’s newest academic building and home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business, on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Explore a variety of paintings, sculptures and other media by local and regional artists of all ages. Refreshments will be available starting at 10 a.m., and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/17/ulrich-museum-hosts-tour-the-art-of-woolsey-hall/

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Wichita State receives SBA funding to assist STEM-focused small businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded $150,000 to Wichita State University to assist in providing resources and support for small businesses and start-ups focused on STEM and research and development. The SBA’s 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Stage Two funded 35 accelerator partnerships to foster a thriving national innovation…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/21/wichita-state-receives-sba-funding-to-assist-stem-focused-small-businesses/

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Haley judges Financial Times awards for impactful research

Dr. Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Kansas Faculty of Excellence, serves on the panel of judges for the Financial Times’ prestigious annual awards for research that has a societal impact. In the Financial Times article, “Academic research award: tipping point for action,” Haley and other judges highlight…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/19/haley-judges-financial-times-awards-for-impactful-research/

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Barton School announces keynote panel of experts on analytics and artificial intelligence

The Barton School of Business will host its latest James P. Schwartz Speaker Series event on how to harness the transformational impact of analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). The event will occur from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Woolsey Hall Auditorium. It will consist of a keynote panel discussion featuring industry experts in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/13/barton-school-announces-keynote-panel-of-experts-on-analytics-and-artificial-intelligence/

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Attend the Woolsey Resource Fair Sept. 19-20

The Business Student Success Center invites all students, staff and faculty to visit Woolsey Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 19-20 for a university-wide resource fair. This is an opportunity to check out the new amenities including student study spaces and resources on campus. There will be over 16 organizations represented at the resource fair to assist…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/attend-the-woolsey-resource-fair-sept-19-20/

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Barton School entrepreneurship keynote set for Nov. 9

Basil Hourani — co-founder and executive partner at Capital7 and the fall 2022 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the W. Frank Barton School of Business — will provide a keynote presentation, along with Navin Thukkaram — lead investor at Skykick and founder of NT Capital — as part of the James Schwartz Lecture Series, “Lessons learned from $3 billion in exits.”…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/26/entrepreneur-in-residence-keynote-presented-by-basil-hourani-and-navin-thukkaram/

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Haley speaks to The Wire China about China buying US agricultural land

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Kansas Faculty of Excellence at the Barton School, spoke to The Wire China about the country-wide legislation on purchases of United States agricultural land by the Chinese government. An expert on China and emerging markets, Usha testified before Congress on the acquisition of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/24/haley-speaks-to-the-wire-china-about-china-buying-us-agricultural-land/

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Andy Schlapp promoted to VP of strategy and government relations

…of the university and alignment of goals and resources to that end. He will continue to also serve as the executive director of the board of trustees and director of NIAR Business Development. Schlapp joined WSU in 2008 as director of government relations prior to being promoted to executive director in 2020.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/24/andy-schlapp-promoted-to-vp-of-strategy-and-government-relations/

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Barton School appoints new chair of Finance, Real Estate and Decision Sciences Department

The Barton School of Business’ Department of Finance, Real Estate and Decision Sciences (FREDS) has appointed Dr. Mehmet Barut as its new department chair. Dr. Barut will serve as chair for three years starting in fall 2023. He is a professor of supply chain management within the department and was elected by FREDS Department faculty. “I’m honored that my…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/25/barton-school-appoints-new-chair-of-finance-real-estate-and-decision-sciences-department/

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Barton School keynote presentation scheduled for March 22

Susan Thomas — founder and CEO of 10Fold and the spring 2023 entrepreneur-in-residence at the Barton School of Business — will provide a keynote presentation, “An Entrepreneur’s Journey: Finding the Why to Drive Your Success,” as part of the James Schwartz Lecture Series. The keynote event is at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 22 in the Woolsey Hall Auditorium.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/barton-school-keynote-presentation-scheduled-for-march-22-2/

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Barton School keynote presentation scheduled for March 22

Susan Thomas — founder and CEO of 10Fold and the spring 2023 entrepreneur-in-residence at the Barton School of Business — will provide a keynote presentation, “An Entrepreneur’s Journey: Finding the Why to Drive Your Success,” as part of the James Schwartz Lecture Series. The keynote event is at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 22 in the Woolsey Hall Auditorium.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/08/barton-school-keynote-presentation-scheduled-for-march-22/

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Barton School showcases third art installation from Envision Arts

Woolsey Hall, the home of the Barton School of Business, has a new art installation in partnership with the Envision Arts Program. Patrick McCowan is the third artist who is visually impaired to be featured on the third floor of the Barton School. “Students, faculty, staff and visitors to the Barton School have found a lot of joy, perspective and inspiration…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/21/barton-school-showcases-third-art-installation-from-envision-arts/

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Duane Nagel named Barton School marketing chair

The W. Frank Barton School of Business has selected Dr. Duane Nagel as chair for the college’s marketing department. Nagel has worked within the Barton School for more than six years as an assistant and associate professor. His academic research examines how brands engage and co-create/collaborate with their various stakeholders through technology.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/18/duane-nagel-named-barton-school-marketing-chair/

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Barton School alumna to kick off book tour at Woolsey Hall

The Barton School of Business will host alumna Erin Cummings as she begins to showcase her first published work, “The Possibility Project: A Guided Journal for Creating What’s Possible.” The kickoff event will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27 in Woolsey Hall. It will feature a presentation by Cummings titled “Moving With Purpose and Unlocking…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/04/barton-school-alum-to-kick-off-book-tour-at-woolsey-hall/

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Barton School student success, transfer specialist position available for applications

The Business Student Success Center is hiring a student success and transfer specialist to provide academic advising for undergraduate students and to coordinate efforts with its transfer students and partner institutions. To succeed in the role, applicants need to be familiar with identifying student needs and university resources, have experience working…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/01/barton-school-student-success-and-transfer-specialist-position-available-for-applications/

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‘Forward Together’ features Stephen Laaper about Deloitte’s Smart Factory @ Wichita

…where President Muma speaks with Stephen Laaper, a principal at Deloitte Consulting, about the Smart Factory @ Wichita, a groundbreaking, immersive learning environment for business leaders to experience smart manufacturing solutions. Watch it here — wsu.news/FTDeloitteSF — or listen at wsu.news/ftpodcast or on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Amazon…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/08/forward-together-features-stephen-laaper-of-deloitte-consulting/

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Wichita State works with Airbus to prepare employees for using French during travels

Hannah Bui is now prepared to work with French-speaking colleagues at Airbus, thanks to “Business French for Beginners” taught by Wichita State lecturer Rachelle Swilley. Bui, a static stress engineer at Airbus, was one of about 15 employees who took the six-week course, taught for two hours each Friday, this summer at Airbus on WSU’s Innovation Campus.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/21/wichita-state-works-with-airbus-to-prepare-employees-for-using-french-during-travels/