Ross Gruetzemacher

Dr. Ross Gruetzemacher, assistant professor of business analytics at the Barton School of Business, was featured in the Harvard Business Review. In the article, Gruetzemacher discusses the potential for natural language processing to transform many traditional roles in organizations during the current decade.

Sunil Srivastava

Sunil Srivastava is the SVP of Core Technology at Pandora. He oversees the Core Technology team, leading Pandoras engineering and technology culture to support the growth ambitions and deliver on the digital transformation. He will be delivering our next Keynote Presentation on "Digital Transformation in Retail".

Students

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦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 2+2 program between the two schools where Butler students can receive their associates degree and pursue a business degree at 蹤獲扦.

Group of Barton School students outside on campus.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦has surpassed seven figures in annual scholarships for its students, with funds being distributed throughout the 2021-2022 season. Its 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 蹤獲扦 prioritizes the goal of providing an accessible, affordable and impactful higher education for all students.

J. Robert Young

蹤獲扦 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 蹤獲扦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 蹤獲扦 University, 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.

Fab 50

The Deans 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. Genins appointment in June 2019, DAB has expanded from 22 to 50 members. But its size isnt the only change thats been made. Learn more!

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

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