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Weโ€™re thrilled to welcome Walter Berry, Executive Chairman and Corporate Pilot of Berry Companies, Inc., to the Deanโ€™s '...
01/06/2025

Weโ€™re thrilled to welcome Walter Berry, Executive Chairman and Corporate Pilot of Berry Companies, Inc., to the Deanโ€™s 'Fabulous 50' Advisory Board! ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŽ‰

Walter brings a wealth of experience and achievements to the table, and his insights will play a key role in shaping the future of the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University.๐Ÿš€

Learn more about Walterโ€™s inspiring journey and his vision for the Barton School athttps://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/01-06-25-walter-berry-fab-50.php๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ‘€

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is pleased to announce that Walter Berry has joined its Deanโ€™s โ€œFabulous 50โ€ Advisory Board. Berry is the executive chairman and corporate pilot of Berry Companies, Inc., headquartered in Wichita, KS. A second-generation leader...

12/12/2024

๐ป๐’ถ๐“…๐“…๐“Ž ๐ป๐‘œ๐“๐’พ๐’น๐’ถ๐“Ž๐“ˆ ๐’ป๐“‡๐‘œ๐“‚ ๐“‰๐’ฝ๐‘’ Barton School of Business ๐’ถ๐“‰ Wichita State University! โœจ

As finals wrap up and the semester comes to a close, we want to celebrate the incredible hard work and achievements of all our students. ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’› To those continuing your educational journey in the spring, enjoy a well-deserved holiday break! ๐Ÿ™Œ And to our graduating class, congratulations on reaching this amazing milestone! ๐ŸŽ“ We are so proud of you and canโ€™t wait to see all the ways youโ€™ll continue to bloom and shine in the next chapter of your journey. ๐Ÿคฉ

We also want to express our sincerest gratitude to all of our esteemed and devoted faculty, staff, supporters, and partners. Your commitment makes the Barton School a one-of-a-kind community where real learning, real innovation, and real opportunities are always in full bloom. ๐ŸŒป

May this holiday season bring joy and warmth to all in Shocker Nation, and may the New Year ahead be filled with endless opportunities and success! ๐ŸŽ‰

Larisa Genin

12/05/2024
On November 22nd, we welcomed some of the brightest high school seniors to the Barton School of Business at Wichita Stat...
12/02/2024

On November 22nd, we welcomed some of the brightest high school seniors to the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University for the AGH Scholarship competition! ๐ŸŽ‰ These talented scholars showcased their talents, skills, ambition, and passion for business as they competed for the esteemed $50,000 Clay Barton Endowed Scholarship! ๐Ÿ’ฐ

As we eagerly await the next stage of the competition, let us take a moment to recognize these incredible individuals.๐Ÿคฉ ๐˜ฟ๐™ค ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™จ๐™š๐™š ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ข๐™š๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™š ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฌ? ๐Ÿ‘€ Tag them, send them your best wishes and congrats for a job well done! ๐Ÿ™Œ

We can already envision these students thriving in Shocker black and yellow next fall! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›

11/27/2024

This Thanksgiving break, weโ€™re reflecting on the incredible individuals and organizations who make a lasting impact at the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University. ๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฅฐ A special thank you to Meritrust Credit Union for their invaluable partnership with our Office of Career and Professional Development. ๐Ÿ™ From impactful Professional Edge workshops to exclusive services for business students, your support empowers our students to prepare for their futures with confidence and purpose. ๐Ÿ’ก

Weโ€™re grateful for the sponsors, partners and donors whose generosity drives the success of our students, faculty, and programs! ๐Ÿ™Œ Your support creates opportunities, sparks new passions, fuels innovation, and ultimately strengthens our communities. ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›

To Meritrust and all of our valued supporters: we cannot thank you enough for believing in and investing in the next generation of extraordinary business leaders.โœจ ๐Ÿš€ Thank you!

11/25/2024

Welcome to the team, Dr. Bekah Selby-Leach! ๐Ÿ™Œ As the new Director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research, Bekah brings a wealth of experience and passion for supporting businesses and communities in Kansas. ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ’ก We're thrilled she is joining us at Wichita State University.๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›

Read the whole story for more on Bekahโ€™s experience and the Barton School of Business's CEDBR at https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/11-25-24-cedbr-Bekah-Selby-Leach.php

Thank you, Meritrust Credit Union! What an incredible experience for our students and community business professionals!
11/20/2024

Thank you, Meritrust Credit Union! What an incredible experience for our students and community business professionals!

Barton School of Business students joined local community leaders to sharpen their business dining etiquette and networking skills. ๐Ÿด

As the leading sponsor of the Professional Edge program, Meritrust is committed to supporting students in achieving their professional goals. Real-world experiences like this are great opportunities to help students prepare for the next steps in their careers.

11/16/2024

Want to relive the incredible insights from Marquis Bradley at the Spero launch celebration? Watch this highlight from his keynote, where he shares powerful wisdom we can all use.๐Ÿ’ก Spero is already making an impact, empowering Wichitans with tools to thrive in career readiness and entrepreneurship. ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’› Learn more about this transformative initiative athttps://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/11-14-24-spero-launch-celebration.php๐Ÿ‘€

Larisa Genin Marquis Bradley

Recently we celebrated the launch of ๐•Š๐•ก๐•–๐•ฃ๐• , a Barton School initiative creating career and entrepreneurship opportunitie...
11/15/2024

Recently we celebrated the launch of ๐•Š๐•ก๐•–๐•ฃ๐• , a Barton School initiative creating career and entrepreneurship opportunities for Wichitans! ๐Ÿš€ Weโ€™re proud to already see Spero setting up pathways to success. ๐ŸฅฐLearn more about how Spero is transforming lives and our community at https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/11-14-24-spero-launch-celebration.php

Congratulations to Paige for being featured by the Shocker Career Accelerator! ๐Ÿ™Œ Love seeing Barton School of Business s...
11/14/2024

Congratulations to Paige for being featured by the Shocker Career Accelerator! ๐Ÿ™Œ Love seeing Barton School of Business students being spotlighted! ๐Ÿ–ค ๐Ÿ’›

Meet Paige Youngdahl, a senior at Wichita State University majoring in Information Technology and Management Information Systems! ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“Š This past summer, Paige advanced her skills as a Data Analyst Intern at Koch Industries.

Paige compared her applied learning experience to puzzle pieces fitting together. ๐Ÿงฉ๐ŸŒŸ Read more at wichita.edu/Paige.

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Thrilled to welcome Dr. Monica Lounsbery as Wichita State Universityโ€™s next senior executive VP and provost! We look for...
11/13/2024

Thrilled to welcome Dr. Monica Lounsbery as Wichita State Universityโ€™s next senior executive VP and provost! We look forward to collaborating to strengthen Shocker Nationโ€™s impact on students, our community, and beyond. ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›

We're thrilled to announce Dr. Monica Lounsbery as our next senior executive vice president and provost, effective Jan. 5, 2025! Welcome to Shocker Nation! wsu.news/provost2024

Weโ€™re proud to announce that Dr. Alexander Ziegler, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Barton School of Business at...
11/11/2024

Weโ€™re proud to announce that Dr. Alexander Ziegler, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Wichita Independent Business Association (WIBA) for 2025!

As part of the WIBA board, Dr. Ziegler will bring his expertise and passion for community engagement to help drive impactful initiatives that support Wichitaโ€™s thriving business community. Reflecting on this new role, Dr. Ziegler shared, โ€œIโ€™m thrilled to join the WIBA Board and collaborate with such a talented team. Together, weโ€™ll work to strengthen Wichitaโ€™s business ecosystem and support local businesses in meaningful ways.โ€

Congratulations, Dr. Ziegler! We look forward to seeing the difference youโ€™ll make in this new role.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธAttention high school seniors! The AGH Scholarship Competition is coming up on Friday, November 2๏ธโƒฃ2๏ธโƒฃ. But there is s...
11/08/2024

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธAttention high school seniors! The AGH Scholarship Competition is coming up on Friday, November 2๏ธโƒฃ2๏ธโƒฃ. But there is still time to sign up! It is a great way to meet other incoming business students and potentially earn some scholarship money. ๐Ÿ’ต

Join us on Instagram live this Sunday, November ๐Ÿ”Ÿ at 7 PM (CST) to learn more about the competition, tips and tricks, and to meet our current cohort of Barton Scholars. Just hit that follow button and join us on Sunday!

11/04/2024
Today Woolsey Hall โ€” the home of the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University โ€” was alive with excitement a...
11/01/2024

Today Woolsey Hall โ€” the home of the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University โ€” was alive with excitement as over 200 high school students gathered for a Wichita-area DECA competition! ๐Ÿ’ผ๐ŸŽ‰ We were honored to support these extraordinary young minds by providing a space for them to shine and offering encouragement along the way. ๐Ÿซถ

The event kicked off with an inspiring welcome from Dean Larisa Genin before competition rounds began. ๐Ÿš€ After lunch, students gained valuable insights from keynote speaker Paul Attwater of Morgan Stanley, and the day concluded with awards for standout performances. ๐Ÿ…

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible, and heartfelt congratulations to all participants. ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’› Letโ€™s keep supporting our future trailblazers! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Wichita East DECA

Don't be scared of student debt this Halloween! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ  Discover your free connection to millions in scholarships with Schol...
10/31/2024

Don't be scared of student debt this Halloween! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ Discover your free connection to millions in scholarships with Scholarship Universe! ๐Ÿ’ธ

Join us for an Open Lab on Monday, Nov. 4th from 10:30 am - 11:30 am in Woolsey Hall, Room 220. Learn how to find the funding you need โ€“ no tricks, just treats! ๐Ÿฌโœจ

Weโ€™re excited to announce the fourth cohort of the award-winning Widener Global Leaders Program (WGLP)!๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’› Out of a reco...
10/29/2024

Weโ€™re excited to announce the fourth cohort of the award-winning Widener Global Leaders Program (WGLP)!๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’› Out of a record number of applicants, twelve incredibly talented Wichita State University students from diverse backgrounds in business, communication, and fine arts were chosen for this prestigious program. ๐Ÿ’ผ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŒŽ

Learn more about these future leaders and the impact of WGLP at https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/10-29-24-wglp-2024-2025-cohort.php๐Ÿ‘€

The Widener Global Leaders Program (WGLP) announces 12 new students have been accepted for its 2024-25 cohort. Applicants for the program reached record levels with a 23% acceptance rate. WGLP is led by the W. Frank Barton School of Business in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts and Scie...

Weโ€™re thrilled to welcome Cara Chennault-Reid, Vice President of Human Resources at Koch, to the Spero Advisory Board! ๐Ÿคฉ...
10/28/2024

Weโ€™re thrilled to welcome Cara Chennault-Reid, Vice President of Human Resources at Koch, to the Spero Advisory Board! ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŽ‰ With over 25 years of experience in talent development and leadership, Cara brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to creating inclusive environments where every individual can reach their potential. ๐Ÿš€ Weโ€™re excited to have her expertise as we work to expand Speroโ€™s mission and empower our community. ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’› You can learn more at https://www.wichita.edu/spero ๐Ÿ‘€

We look forward to all the great things ahead! ๐Ÿ™Œ

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