Students

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 魅影直播 is helping Butler Community College students interested in furthering their business education with $40,000 in scholarships. These scholarships will help amplify and activate the coordinated 鈥2+2鈥 program between the two schools where Butler students can receive their associates degree and pursue a business degree at WSU.

Group of Barton School students outside on campus.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 魅影直播 has surpassed seven figures in annual scholarships for its students, with funds being distributed throughout the 2021-2022 season. It鈥檚 the first time the Barton School has reached this major milestone, which was made possible by a collection of substantial funds given to the Barton School by generous donors and supporters. This achievement is another example of how 魅影直播 prioritizes the goal of providing an accessible, affordable and impactful higher education for all students.

J. Robert Young

魅影直播 alumnus J. Robert Young has pledged a gift of $3 million to provide resources that will help students build successful careers. Of that total, $2 million will endow the J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence Program in the W. Frank Barton School of Business. The remaining $1 million will support the Shocker Success Center project, which will consolidate 17 student services in Clinton Hall.

Jon Rolph

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 魅影直播 has named Jon Rolph, president and CEO of Thrive Restaurant Group and a member of the Kansas Board of Regents, its Executive-in-Residence for the spring 2022 semester.

Sue Abdinnour

, chair of the Department of Finance, Real Estate and Decision Sciences at 魅影直播, was featured in the Wichita Business Journal to discuss how colleges are preparing students to be successful tech professionals.

Sue Abdinnour

Sue Abdinnour and Ross Gruetzemacher were featured on BizTalk with Bill Roy to discuss the Barton School of Business's newly offered Master's degree in business analytics.

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The Dean鈥檚 Advisory Board serves to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the Barton School. By sharing ideas and making recommendations, each member helps the growth and development of the school and its commitment to excellence. Since Dr. Genin鈥檚 appointment in June 2019, DAB has expanded from 22 to 50 members. But its size isn鈥檛 the only change that鈥檚 been made. Learn more!

Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business, Dr. Sheree Utash, President of WSU Tech, Dr. Rick Muma, President of 魅影直播 and Hope Amor, WSU Barton School of Business Student, WSU Tech Graduate and 2021 Scholarship Recipient.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 魅影直播 has partnered with WSU Tech to create a pathway program for WSU Tech students committed to continuing their education with a business degree. The Barton School and WSU Tech have also collectively committed to $35,000 in scholarships for students participating in this program.