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The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University invites graduating seniors to compete in the Allen, Gibbs, and Houlik Scholarship Competition. Scholarship awards will be given to the top finalist and the final selection will be awarded the $50,000 Clay Barton Scholarship.
The Craig W. Barton Speakers Series is annual event established to expose students to differing points of view and encourage critical thinking and conversation.
Woolsey Hall, the new home of the Barton School of Business, is an estimated $60 million, 125,000-square-foot building under construction on WSU's Innovation Campus.
Barton School Names Finalists for Prestigious Clay Barton Scholarship
Barton School of Business
02/09/2026 01:35:34 PM
The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has announced eight exceptional high school seniors as finalists for the 2026 Clay Barton Scholarship, one of the most prestigious business scholarships in the state of Kansas. Valued…
Barton School Launches Barton Foresight: AI Outlook Publication
Barton School of Business
09/25/2025 06:35:34 AM
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University today launches Barton Foresight: AI Outlook, a new publication exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, education, and society. As the first in a series of…
Barton School surprises Belle Plaine senior, first-generation college student with $50,000 Clay Barton Scholarship
Barton School of Business
02/18/2026 01:35:34 PM
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, members of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University visited Belle Plaine High School to surprise senior Alyssa Pace with the 2026 Clay Barton…
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The Craig W. Barton Speaker Series is an annual event established to expose students to differing points of view and encourage critical thinking and conversation.
2026 Barton Speaker Series Former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster 6 p.m. • April 8, 2026 • Miller Concert…
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The W. Frank Barton School of Business is home to some of the best programs, brightest minds and biggest opportunities in Kansas. From the largest selection of AACSB-accredited programs in the state to the limitless opportunities for applied learning in Kansas' business hub, Barton School students have…
…Courses 2027-28 Transfer Guide This Transfer Guide is for information only and is not a contract. Courses / requirements subject to change. Produced March 2027. WSU W. Frank Barton School of Business wichita.edu/business | 316-978-3203 | business.advisor@wichita.edu The following prerequisites must be met in order to enroll in upper-division courses in…
Barton School Surprises Maize High Student with Full Ride Scholarship
Barton School of Business
02/09/2024 09:15:10 AM
On Wednesday, February 7, members of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University stopped by Maize High School to award senior Faith Swart the 2024 Clay Barton Scholarship. The surprise, coordinated between the Barton…
Frank Barton, Clark Bastian and Fran Jabara to be Inducted into Barton School’s inaugural 'Beyond' Hall 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…
Recommended by: Faculty Affairs CommitteeAccepted by: Executive CommitteeRevised: Spring 2017 Policy Statement on the Barton Fellows Program I. Program Purpose and Design The Barton Fellows Program is a means of recognizing and encouraging outstanding tenured and tenure-truck faculty in the Barton School of Business. The primary purpose of the fellowship…
Sold-Out Barton School “Beyond” Hall of Fame Gala Commemorates Three Inductees, Raises Over $800K for Student Success!
Barton School of Business
02/22/2024 07:15:10 AM
On Saturday, February 17, 2024, the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University hosted its first-ever “Beyond” Hall of Fame gala. The event took place at the beautiful and…
First-Generation College Student Named 2023 Barton Scholar
Barton School of Business
02/21/2023 08:00:10 AM
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has awarded Isabella (Bella) Kilman, a senior from Valley Center High School, the 2023 Clay Barton Scholarship. The $50,000 scholarship is one of the largest business scholarships in…
Historical Timeline of the W. Frank Barton School of Business 1895Fairmount College was established as a co-educational institution. 1926Wichita voters approved making Fairmount College the municipal University of Wichita. A College of Business Administration and Industry, with Frank Neff as dean, was included. The College was entirely based on co-operative …
Barton School alums pave the way to launch a $500,000 student-managed investment fund
Barton School of Business
12/15/2022 08:15:10 AM
Wichita State alums Erin & 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…
Barton School Student Organizations Barton Business Ambassadors (BBA)This select group of business students is committed to enhancing the stature of the Barton School and meeting the needs of fellow Barton School students by organizing key activities throughout the school year and serving the community.Contact: Cass Stevens at cassanrda.stevens@wichita.edu. …
Barton School Alum to Kick Off Book Tour at Woolsey Hall
Barton School of Business
04/05/2023 07:15:10 AM
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University will host 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 at Woolsey …
Barton School names finalists for prestigious Clay Barton Scholarship
WSU Strategic Communications
02/09/2026 10:18:10 AM
Feb. 9, 2026 — The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has announced eight exceptional high school seniors as finalists for the 2026 Clay Barton Scholarship, one of the largest and most prestigious business scholarships …
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Barton Business Ambassadors Thank you for your interest in being a Barton Business Ambassador! Barton Business Ambassadors (BBA) serve as the student face of the Barton School of Business. BBA members are involved in recruitment events and initiatives to connect with…
Barton School Accepting Nominations for “Beyond” Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees
Barton School of Business
04/19/2024 06:00:10 AM
The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is poised to host its esteemed “Beyond” Hall of Fame 2026, dedicated to recognizing, honoring, and celebrating industry executives and business leaders who have demonstrated…
The Barton Research Connection shares Barton School faculty research with the business community. Research Connection Issues To share your questions or to unsubscribe from the newsletter, please contact Dotty Harpool, director of student and community initiatives and marketing lecturer at W. Frank Barton School of Business, at dorothy.harpool@wichita.edu.…
Barton School Showcases Third Art Installation from Envision Arts
Barton School of Business
09/19/2023 01:15:10 PM
Woolsey Hall, the home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University, has a new art installation in partnership with the Envision Arts Program. Patrick McCowan is the third visually impaired artist to be featured on the…
