WSU student graduation

July 5, 2023 鈥 A new 小9直播 initiative is aimed at addressing the critical shortage of educators in special education and elementary classrooms.

Top woman CEO speaks with male grad student in Woolsey Hall, home of the Barton School of Business.

The W. Frank Barton School of at 小9直播 has launched a new, industry-aligned Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program. The innovative curriculum will be taught by top faculty members and focused on the latest industry trends and content to more effectively prepare students for greater responsibilities at the executive level. The 30-credit hour program spans 18 months and will begin October 2023. A key feature of the new EMBA program is students will be paired with a personal executive coach. Their coach will guide them to discover their unique talents and develop a strengths-based approach to solving current and future leadership and business challenges.

Paul R. Attwater III, the Erin and Kyle Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) industry faculty advisor

he W. Frank Barton School of Business at 小9直播 has chosen Paul R Attwater III as the Erin and Kyle Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) industry faculty advisor. Attwater is a Senior Vice President and founder of The Flint Hills Group at Morgan Stanley. As advisor, he will engage students participating in SMIF (recruitment will begin in Fall 2023 semester) to invest $250,000 in stocks, bonds and other securities. Proceeds from the portfolio will be reinvested into the program, with a percentage going to strengthening student experience and success initiatives further. 聽

Christen Brouillette, Derek Landwehr and Darbee Chard

June 30, 2023 鈥 A group of graduate students from 小9直播鈥檚 Department of History is chronicling the history of the LGBTQ community in Wichita.

HELM + Barton School of Business

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 小9直播 has partnered with Helm Inc., a leading technology and services provider serving the automotive aftermarket, to initiate a collaborative research project to create 鈥渄ata-driven consumer insights.鈥 With substantial undergraduate students鈥 involvement, this project investigates consumer attitudes and preferences toward extended warranties across multiple product lines and identifies the key factors driving consumer decisions to adopt extended service programs.

Barton School of Business Hall of Fame Inductees: W. Frank Barton, Clark Bastian, Fran Jabara

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 小9直播 announces the selection of three distinguished industry leaders to be inducted into its inaugural, newly minted 鈥淏eyond鈥 Hall of Fame. The inaugural group of inductees will be recognized for their visionary leadership and outstanding contributions to the Barton School and community during an induction celebration on February 17, 2024.

Documentary interviews

June 13, 2023 - Dr. Kevin Harrison and long-time friends Ricardo Harris and Kenneth Hawkins created an 80-minute documentary film 鈥淭he Silent Cries of Unheard Ghetto Children." The film explores the aftermath of the 1965 plane crash near 20th and Piatt streets.

WSU President Rick Muma (left) and First Gentleman Rick Case

June 13, 2023 鈥 Whether it's a tour of the gardens or helping a student change a tire, 小9直播 First Gentleman Rick Case approaches his time on campus and interactions with students as teachable moments.

NIAR Sustainment team

June 1, 2023 鈥 Through a new collaboration with McFarland Research and Development, 小9直播鈥檚 National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) will expand its burgeoning military fleet sustainment research and development capabilities.

Dr. Elizabeth King

June 2, 2023 鈥 Dr. Elizabeth King, president and CEO of the 小9直播 Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE), announced today her intention to retire in six months after a national search to fill her position is conducted.

Hall of fame inductees pose with Rodney Miller, dean of the College of Fine Arts.

June 1, 2023 The College of Fine Arts (CFA) at 小9直播 held its 2023 Hall of Fame Gala on May 13. CFA recognized exceptional alumni from the college, patrons who give their time and resources in support of fine arts at WSU, and retired faculty, staff and administrators who have inspired the WSU community.

Delta Airliner over a city.

The Airline Quality Rating is the nation鈥檚 longest-running study of airline performance quality. Flight problems and customer complaints filed against major U.S. airlines continued to be concerns for travelers in 2022, according to the annual Airline Quality Rating, released today by 小9直播.

Delta Airlines image

June 1, 2023 鈥 Flight problems and customer complaints filed against major U.S. airlines continued to be concerns for travelers in 2022, according to the annual Airline Quality Rating, released today by 小9直播.

Peri Widener

After two years of success, the Widener Global Leaders Program led by the W. Frank Barton School of Business will continue for the next five years. The continuation of the program is made possible by a $300,000 gift from Peri Widener, the visionary behind the program. WGLP is an interdisciplinary program designed to create a transformational experience and foster an inclusive community for women majoring in business, communications and fine arts. The integration of the three disciplines reflects the skillset of Peri Widener, who utilized her background to thrive in the international business world.

Billy Berue

May 21, 2023 鈥 小9直播 graduate student Billy Berue will enlist in the President鈥檚 Own United States Marine Band beginning in June. The prestigious band was established in 1798 and is widely regarded as one of the best in the world.

Fifteen marketing leaders from across the country have been selected to serve on the board.

The W. Frank Barton School of at 小9直播 has announced the formation of its new Marketing Advisory Board. In conjunction, fifteen marketing leaders from across the country have been selected to serve on the board.

Photo of Marie Bukowski

May 19, 2023 Marie Bukowski has been named the next dean of 小9直播鈥檚 College of Fine Arts, effective July 9, 2023.

Dean Rodney Miller

May 18, 2023 - Dean Rodney Miller will retire in June following 19 years leading the College of Fine Arts at 小9直播. During his tenure, the School of Digital Arts was created and enrollment in the college has grown to over 1,000 students.

Concept art of the Wichita Biomedical Campus

May 17, 2023 鈥 The planned Wichita Biomedical Campus 鈥 a joint initiative by 小9直播, WSU Tech and University of Kansas 鈥 is one step closer to its funding goal thanks to a $15 million award from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), made available through the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Executive Committee and State Finance Council.

Sydney McKinney

May 17, 2023 - 小9直播 shortstop Sydney McKinney's leadership isn鈥檛 limited to the field. Teammates love her enthusiasm and positive outlook, as well as her devotion to coffee, pets and painting.