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Feb. 27, 2024 鈥� The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 萝莉社 has named its two recipients of the 2024 Professor Fran Jabara Scholarship in Entrepreneurship. This year鈥檚 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 萝莉社 and major in entrepreneurship.

Feb. 26, 2024 鈥� 萝莉社鈥檚 College of Engineering has named the latest group of 11 high school seniors to join the Wallace Scholar program. The Wallace Scholarship recipients will receive $30,500 each to attend 萝莉社 for four years.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 萝莉社 has named its two recipients of the 2024 Professor Fran Jabara Scholarship in Entrepreneurship. This year鈥檚 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 萝莉社 and major in entrepreneurship.

In a historic moment for 萝莉社, the 萝莉社 Concert Chorale is set to make its mark at the Southwestern Region American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Convention in Denver, CO., on Saturday, March 2. This significant achievement marks the first time in 30 years that 萝莉社 will be represented at an ACDA event.

On Saturday, February 17, 2024, the W. Frank Barton School of Business at 萝莉社 hosted its first-ever 鈥淏eyond鈥� 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.

Sherry Urton鈥檚 path into arts leadership and management is deeply rooted in her passion for dance and community. Currently serving as Registrar & Student Life Manager at Joffrey Academy of Dance, the Official School of the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, Sherry will graduate with her MA in Arts Leadership & Management (MAALM) this summer.

We are delighted to share the outstanding news that our very own Professor of Viola, Catherine Consiglio, is set to be honored with induction into the Kansas Chapter of the American String Teachers Association (KASTA) Hall of Fame at this year's state music convention! This prestigious accolade truly reflects Professor Consiglio's lifelong commitment and remarkable contributions to string music education.

Unveiling the Art of Impermanence: Anthony Corraro, a Tulsa native, pioneers a unique approach in his MFA journey at 萝莉社's School of Art, Design and Creative Industries. Discover how he uses hand-dyed floor dust to create intricate prints through a silkscreen, embracing the beauty of the transient. Stay tuned for an inside look into this extraordinary blend of art and impermanence.

Dive into the Intersection of Anxiety and Artistry with Mollykate Geddis, a visionary graduating with an MFA in Ceramics from 萝莉社鈥檚 School of Art, Design, and Creative Industries. Originating from New Hampshire, Mollykate crafts site-responsive experiences using crocheted ceramic tiles, challenging viewers' preconceptions. Join us for an exclusive glimpse into her world, where anxiety becomes a canvas for celebration.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 萝莉社 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.