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03/24/2025

The NXTUS Gamechangers and Champions 2025 event was absolutely amazing! The Barton School of Business was proud to sponsor the NXTUS Game Changers event and support the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.

As part of our sponsorship, we awarded $20,000 to the winner of the NXTUS Pitch Competitionโ€”Andrew Marquez of VU Scholarships! ๐ŸŽ‰ His venture is helping to transform the scholarship search process for students, making higher education more accessible and attainable.

Congratulations to Andrew and all of the impressive participants who pitched bold, impactful ideas. Weโ€™re honored to support the entrepreneurial spirit driving change in our community and beyond.

The Barton School of Business proudly celebrated the graduation of our first-ever Spero cohorts, marking a major milesto...
03/19/2025

The Barton School of Business proudly celebrated the graduation of our first-ever Spero cohorts, marking a major milestone in micro-credential education. These students, who completed the Career Readiness and Entrepreneurship tracks, are now equipped with the skills, connections, and certifications to thrive in their careers and business ventures.

As the first in the world to earn 1EdTech TrustEd Micro-credential certificates, these graduates are setting the standard for the future of workforce and entrepreneurial education.

Congratulations to our graduatesโ€”we canโ€™t wait to see the impact you make! Swipe through the photos to relive the celebration. ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“ธ

The Barton School of Business proudly awarded Luke Hoy the 2025 Clay Barton Scholarship, one of the largest business sch...
03/14/2025

The Barton School of Business proudly awarded Luke Hoy the 2025 Clay Barton Scholarship, one of the largest business scholarships in Kansas!

Luke, a senior at Valley Center High School, received a $50,000 scholarship to pursue a finance degree at the Barton School of Business, where he aims to become an orthodontist and open his own practice.

Congratulations, Luke! We look forward to seeing your success.

The Barton School of Business was honored to celebrate the launch of Dr. Gerald Grahamโ€™s latest book "High-Performance L...
03/14/2025

The Barton School of Business was honored to celebrate the launch of Dr. Gerald Grahamโ€™s latest book "High-Performance Learship Practices" with an engaging and insightful event! Faculty, students, and community members gathered to hear Dr. Graham discuss his work and the impact of leadership, business strategy, and innovation.

We are grateful for the opportunity to recognize his contributions to business education and leadership development. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event a success!

The Barton School of Business is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Professor Fran Jabara Endowed Scholarshipโ€”...
03/13/2025

The Barton School of Business is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Professor Fran Jabara Endowed Scholarshipโ€”Wyatt Ochs and Jennifer C. Sanchez-Reyes! ๐ŸŽ‰ As one of the largest entrepreneurship scholarships in the nation, the Jabara Scholarship provides more than $32,700 over four years to support students pursuing an entrepreneurship major at the Barton School.

"The Jabara Scholars are an integral part of our enduring legacy, poised to forge their own path in the world of innovation and business,โ€ said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business. This prestigious award honors the late Fran Jabara, a trailblazing WSU faculty member, former dean, and founder of the Center for Entrepreneurship. His legacy continues to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Please join us in congratulating Wyatt and Jennifer on this incredible achievement!

The Spero program at the Barton School of Business is the first in the world to offer 1EdTech TrustEd Micro-credential c...
03/13/2025

The Spero program at the Barton School of Business is the first in the world to offer 1EdTech TrustEd Micro-credential certified programs, setting a new standard for career and entrepreneurial readiness.

Through hands-on learning, employer connections, and mentorship, Spero equips students with the skills to thrive in the workforce or launch their own businesses. This milestone will be celebrated at Speroโ€™s inaugural graduation on March 14, 2025, where students will receive the worldโ€™s first 1EdTech TrustEd Micro-credential certificates.

The Barton School of Business was honored to host a special luncheon celebrating our inaugural 25 Under 25 class! ๐ŸŽ‰ Thes...
03/11/2025

The Barton School of Business was honored to host a special luncheon celebrating our inaugural 25 Under 25 class! ๐ŸŽ‰ These outstanding undergraduate students are making a significant impact at the Barton School, Wichita State, and in their communities. This recognition not only highlights their achievements but also connects them with exclusive mentorship opportunities to further their leadership and professional growth.

We are proud to support and recognize these future business leaders and look forward to seeing their continued success!

Be on the lookout for the 2025 application! You do not want to miss that.

The Barton School of Business would like to extend a sincere thank you to Lashonda Porter, Ricki Ellison, Jerica Newby, ...
03/10/2025

The Barton School of Business would like to extend a sincere thank you to Lashonda Porter, Ricki Ellison, Jerica Newby, and John Coleman for sharing their valuable insights at the OCPD Talk on Organizational Culture.

Their expertise provided our students with a deeper understanding of how culture shapes successful organizations and effective leadership. We appreciate their time, knowledge, and commitment to supporting the next generation of business leaders.

The Barton School of Business extends its appreciation to McCurdy for engaging with our students and sharing industry in...
03/07/2025

The Barton School of Business extends its appreciation to McCurdy for engaging with our students and sharing industry insights. The opportunity to learn from experienced professionals provided invaluable guidance as students prepare for careers in real estate and beyond. Thank you for supporting the next generation of business leaders.

Congratulations to our DECA students for their outstanding performance at the state competition! Your hard work and dedi...
03/06/2025

Congratulations to our DECA students for their outstanding performance at the state competition! Your hard work and dedication truly paid off.

๐Ÿ† 1st Place:
Business Ethics: Maley Hansen, Ronish Rasaily
Entrepreneurship โ€“ Growing A Business: Manas Madanambedu
Marketing Management: Maley Hansen
Restaurant & Food Service Management: Manas Madanambedu
Travel & Tourism: Ronish Rasaily

๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place:
Entertainment Marketing: Michael Goldberg, Shawn Hulen
Event Planning: Nivea Miles, Nya Vargas
Fashion Merchandising & Marketing: Nya Vargas
Marketing Communications: Hailee Hamilton, Kamryn Nash
Sports Marketing: Michael Goldberg, Shawn Hulen

๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Place:
Advertising Campaign: Grace Skelton
Weโ€™re proud of your achievements and canโ€™t wait to see whatโ€™s next!

The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has launched the Mentor Pilot Program, connecting students wit...
03/05/2025

The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has launched the Mentor Pilot Program, connecting students with distinguished alumni from the Deanโ€™s Alumni Advisory Board. This initiative is designed to foster professional growth, provide career guidance, and strengthen the Barton Schoolโ€™s network of future business leaders.

Through monthly meetings, mentors will offer insights, goal-setting support, and real-world advice to help students navigate their academic and career journeys. Selected through a competitive application process, students were paired with mentors using Curt Coffmanโ€™s TalentSet approach, ensuring strong, value-driven connections.

The program officially launched with a kickoff event at Woolsey Hall and will run through Spring 2025, with plans for future expansion.

For more information, please read this article:
https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/02-26-25-alumni-mentorship-program.php

At the Barton School of Business, hands-on learning is our specialty! The Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund (CSMI...
03/05/2025

At the Barton School of Business, hands-on learning is our specialty! The Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund (CSMIF) gives students the unique opportunity to manage a $250,000 portfolio, making real investment decisions in stocks, bonds, and financial securities.

Beyond gaining real-world finance experience, the fundโ€™s proceeds go directly into WSUโ€™s general scholarship fund, creating a cycle of student success. Hear from students like Adam Key, Michael Goldberg, and George Giem as they share how CSMIF has helped them develop skills, build connections, and gain confidence in the world of investing.

๐Ÿ“… Want to see how students are learning by doing? Read the full story now: https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2025/03_3_CSMIF.php

03/04/2025

Join us for the Spring 2025 Barton School Career Fair on April 23rd from 9 AM โ€“ 2 PM at Woolsey Hall! This is your chance to connect with top-tier business students eager to launch their careers.

Whether you're looking for interns, part-time help, or full-time talent, this event is the perfect opportunity to network and find the right fit for your team.

Donโ€™t miss outโ€”secure your spot today and be a part of shaping the future of business! ๐Ÿ’ผโœจ

Contact [email protected] to register or for more information.

02/21/2025

As we count down to next yearโ€™s Hall of Fame Gala at Mark Arts, weโ€™re reminiscing about the elegance and excitement of last yearโ€™s incredible event. It was a night to remember as we celebrated and inducted W. Frank Barton, Clark Bastian, and Fran Jabara into the Barton School of Business Hall of Fame.

From inspiring speeches to unforgettable moments, the evening was a tribute to excellence in business and leadership. We canโ€™t wait to do it all again in 2026!

We had a great time hosting the DECA Regional Competition, where talented high school students put their skills to the t...
02/19/2025

We had a great time hosting the DECA Regional Competition, where talented high school students put their skills to the test in marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and more! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘

A huge shoutout to all the competitors for bringing their A-game and showcasing the future of business! ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿš€

Also, the students got to hear from Barton Alum Fidel Serrano about his story and how he started Agave Design.

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Curious about the future of business in the AI era? ๐Ÿค”  The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is step...
02/19/2025

Curious about the future of business in the AI era? ๐Ÿค” The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is stepping into tomorrow with Dr. Mark Esposito, our ๐„๐ฑ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž-๐ข๐ง-๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐’๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“. ๐Ÿคฉ With roles at Harvard, Hult, and Georgetown โ€” and a renowned author and expert in AI and tech governance โ€” Mark is ready to challenge how we think about technology and business. ๐Ÿคฏ

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, April 16, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Woolsey Hall | Wichita State University

His keynote, โ€œ๐™๐™๐™š ๐˜ผ๐™„ ๐™๐™š๐™ซ๐™ค๐™ก๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ: ๐˜พ๐™๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™Š๐™ช๐™ง ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง๐™จ๐™š ๐™๐™๐™ง๐™ค๐™ช๐™œ๐™ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐˜ฟ๐™ž๐™œ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ก ๐™๐™ง๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™š๐™งโ€ promises to spark pivotal discussions for our business community.๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’ฌ To learn more about this global AI thought leader and the details for an unmissable keynote, check out the full story at https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/02-19-25-mark-esposito-executive-in-residence.php ๐Ÿ‘€

๐Ÿ“ข Update: Dr. Gerald Grahamโ€™s Book Launch โ€“ New Date Due to Inclement Weather! ๐Ÿ“ขThe highly anticipated book launch for D...
02/18/2025

๐Ÿ“ข Update: Dr. Gerald Grahamโ€™s Book Launch โ€“ New Date Due to Inclement Weather! ๐Ÿ“ข

The highly anticipated book launch for Dr. Gerald Graham has been rescheduled to March 11th due to inclement weather! Remarks will begin at 6:15 PM and the book signing begins at 7:00 PM. The event is still in the Fidelity Bank Ballroom at Woolsey Hall.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by emailing [email protected] If you previously RSVPโ€™d, we kindly ask that you do so again. โœ…๐Ÿ“ฉ

We can't wait to celebrate with you! ๐ŸŽ‰

02/07/2025

๐Ÿ“„โœจ Resume Review Day: Setting Shockers Up for Success! โœจ๐Ÿ“„

At Resume Review Day, Barton School of Business students had the opportunity to have their resumes reviewed by industry professionals from multiple fields! ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ“Š

From formatting tips to standout strategies, students walked away with expert insights to help them land their dream internships and jobs. ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ‘

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the highlights and see how our Shockers are preparing for their futures!

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