Kianga Crowley, the inaugural Manager of the Barton School’s Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD).

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University proudly announces the appointment of Kianga Crowley as the inaugural Manager of the Barton School’s Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD). With an extensive background in communication, development, and mentorship, Crowley brings a wealth of experience and a passion for empowering individuals to her new role.

Tadd Fowler, Spring 2024 Executive-in-Residence at the Barton School of Business and Senior Vice President at The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G)

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University proudly announces Tadd Fowler as its Spring 2024 Executive-in-Residence. He currently holds the position of Senior Vice President at The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G). In his role as Executive-in-Residence, Fowler will deliver a dynamic keynote presentation open to the public, conduct mentoring sessions for students, deliver guest lectures, participate in meetings with Barton School leadership to discuss program and curriculum innovations, as well as engage in various other activities.

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. Gretchen Howarth is the forth visually impaired artist to be featured on the third floor of the Barton School.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has installed a new art exhibit in partnership with the Envision Arts Program. Gretchen Howarth is the latest visually impaired artist to be showcased on the third floor of the Barton School.

Collegiate DECA chapter at Wichita State University members George Giem, Tayshaun Washington, Valishia Landrum, Nivea, Raven McPherson, Grace Skelton, Maley Hansen, Ronish Rasaily, and Nathan Holloway

The Collegiate DECA chapter at Wichita State University continues to showcase the remarkable talent of its students. DECA, an international association connecting students to business and professional development opportunities, saw the WSU team compete in a statewide competition in Hillsboro, KS on February 23rd. Eight WSU students won eleven medals qualifying them for the upcoming national competition in Austin, Texas, from April 20th to 23rd.

The recipients of the 2024 Professor Fran Jabara Scholarship in Entrepreneurship: Annika Lindeman from Eisenhower High School in Goddard, Kansas, and Abby Rexford from West Jessamine High School in Wilmore, Kentucky.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has named its two recipients of the 2024 Professor Fran Jabara Scholarship in Entrepreneurship. This year’s winners are Annika Lindeman from Eisenhower High School in Goddard, Kansas, and Abby Rexford from West Jessamine High School in Wilmore, Kentucky. They will each receive more than $32,700 spread over four years to attend WSU and major in entrepreneurship.

Rick Muma, Clark Bastian, Craig Barton, Harvey Jabara and Larisa Genin at the Barton School of Business Beyond Hall of Fame gala.

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 iconic Mark Arts and inducted three members into its inaugural class: W. Frank Barton, former president of Barton Distributors and co-founder of Rent-A-Center; Clark Bastian, chairman of the board at Fidelity Bank; and Fran Jabara, founder of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the Barton School of Business. Business and university leaders, community members, esteemed alumni, and family and friends of the inductees attended. Each honoree was recognized in a special manner and received their well-deserved awards. Family members of Frank Barton and Fran Jabara accepted these posthumous inductions on their behalf.

Dr. Jodi Pelkowski, advisor for the WSU chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has announced that Dr. Jodi Pelkowski will serve as a faculty advisor for the Barton School of Business chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.

New Major: Hospitality Bachelor of Business Administration at the Barton School of Business

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is launching a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality. The program will begin in fall 2024 with applications now open for interested students. It was developed in response to growing local and national employment needs in the industry.

Barton Accounting Forum logo in front of photo of Woolsey Hall.

 The W. Frank Barton School of Business' School of Accountancy at Wichita State University has announced the return of its annual Barton Accounting Forum on May 15, 2024. This one-day conference is tailored for accounting and finance professionals, as well as students studying accounting. Attendees can receive eight hours of Continuing Professional Education credits by participating in the conference in addition to invaluable networking opportunities. This marks the first conference held by the School of Accountancy since 2022, and it will take place on Wichita State’s campus.

Faith Swart, the latest recipient of the Clay Barton Business Scholarship, poses with friends, family, Maize High School staff, and a contingent from the Barton School of Business and Wichita State University.

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 School and Maize High School officials, included an announcement and presentation of a ceremonial check to Swart during one of her classes. The $50,000 scholarship is one of the largest business scholarships in Kansas.