Barton School of Business

In the next two weeks a delegation of MBA students from the Berlin Professional School – HWR Berlin, Marvin G?ldner of the Startup Incubator Berlin and me, we are visiting our partner universities in NYC and Wichita, Ks. - the 21st year of this amazing cooperation with the Barton School of Business in Wichita. I am looking forward to meeting the professors and students, the entrepreneurs, and Mayor Lily Wu of Wichita to explore common ways of management education. In recognition of the honor I had last year (speaking at the City Assembly of Wichita) I changed my profile picture for the next two weeks. Berlin Professional School – HWR Berlin, German Accelerator, Baruch College, Drexel University, Marvin G?ldner, Patrizia Nobbe, Startup Incubator Berlin, Wichita State University, Barton School of Business, Larisa Genin, Chris Broberg

The Barton School of Business was proud to host the BID Conference, presented by the Better Academic and Social Excellence (BAASE) program. This powerful event brought together Wichita’s 7th–12th grade students to explore the value of higher education, confront challenges, and gain practical strategies to achieve academic and professional success. Through keynote speakers, breakout discussions, and interactive workshops, the BID Conference empowered students to reshape their college journey, understand the long-term impact of education, and begin preparing for their future—today. We extend our thanks to the dedicated BAASE leaders and collaborators who made this event possible and meaningful: Kyle Ellison, Corinthian Kelly, MPA, Brandon Johnson, Cameron Morgan, Tamarea Jacques, Bobby Berry, Ed.D. (He/Him/His), Donovan McClellan, Tyrone Berry, Bradley Dyer, Jr., and Darryl Kelly Jr. This is what it looks like when community, education, and leadership come together to inspire the next generation. #BartonSchoolofBusiness #WSUBusiness #BAASE #BIDConference #CollegeAccess #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #HigherEducation #GoShox Alexander Ziegler

We had the privilege of welcoming the newest cohort of Rudd Scholars to Wichita State yesterday. We’re thrilled to have them and can’t wait to see all they accomplish. Go Shockers!

Congratulations to everyone! We can't wait to see what you all achive this year.

The Widener Global Leaders Program recently visited the Ulrich Museum of Art, where Vivian Zavataro (Executive and Creative Director) and Brenda Lichman (Artist & Educator), dynamic museum professionals, shared their unique career journeys in the arts. Participants were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the museum, including access to the vault and a curator-led exploration of current exhibitions.?? ? This session not only highlighted diverse career paths in the arts but also offered invaluable insights into museum operations and the impactful role the arts play in shaping communities.? ? #WGLP #CareerPathsInTheArts #UlrichMuseum #ArtsAndCommunity #MuseumProfessionals #ArtLeadership

After careful consideration, we are pleased to announce the leadership teams for the Spring 2025 semester and the 2025-2026 school year—many thanks to the previous team for your model leadership and service to the fund. Spring 2025: ??President – Adam Key ?? Vice President – Camden C. ?? Vice President of Marketing & Communications & President Elect – Ellie Stringer ?? VP of Recruitment – Jeremy Johnson ? 2025-2026 Academic Year: ?? President – Ellie Stringer ?? Vice President – Coen Key ?? Secretary – Isabel Fulkerson ?? Chief Investment Officer/Treasurer – Brayden Elmer ?? VP of Recruitment & Membership – Jeremy Johnson (continuing)

Final call! The deadline to apply for the Widener Global Leaders Program is April 7th! ??? Don’t miss this chance to develop your leadership skills, gain global insights, and connect with top mentors. Apply now and take your future to the next level! Application link: https://lnkd.in/g4DTJ67G #FutureLeader #WidenerGlobalLeaders

Recently, we hosted a dynamic panel from Deloitte who delivered an engaging and insightful discussion to a packed audience of Barton students. Every seat was filled as students asked thoughtful questions and participated in meaningful conversations. ? We’re grateful to Deloitte for investing in our students and sharing valuable perspectives on careers, leadership, and the future of business.?? Special thank you to Aram Khader, Matheus Scuta, Ryan Walter, Tiffany Lee for everything you do! ? #BartonSchoolofBusiness #ShockerBusiness #Deloitte #ProfessionalDevelopment #BusinessPanel #FutureLeaders #GoShox Fred Eilts

It’s been a busy few weeks recruiting at DECA Inc. events! The beginning of the month brought me down to Dallas for Texas DECA. Thank you to Lexi Lindholm, Lauren Munns, MBA and Maricela Frias for being my tabling buddies. Scroll to the end to see me hold a tiny baby kangaroo. ?? Not pictured: road trip stops at Buc-ee’s and In n’ Out. ?? The end of the month brought me up to Kansas City for Missouri DECA. Shoutout to Darlene Bailey and Jill Duncan for joining me!! No kangaroos at this one but the company was lovely. ?? Next up: ICDC with Wichita DECA in San Francisco! ?? Barton School of Business #deca #business #recruitment #admissions #wichita #kansas #shockersup #wichitastate

I was delighted to welcome Dan Uhre, Vice President of Manufacturing Technology at Pandora, as a guest speaker today.???Students from my undergraduate finance and Master of Science in Business Analytics courses at the Barton School of Business, Wichita State University, attended and were highly engaged throughout the session. Pandora is a remarkable company, and Dan provided fascinating insights into its vision, growth strategy, and digital transformation journey. He also highlighted key recent achievements, including: -?Being ranked among the 100 most valuable and sustainable brands (Interbrand); -?Recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable companies (TIME Magazine & Statista); -?Selling 113 million pieces of jewelry in 2024, driving strong revenue and EPS growth. This was an outstanding and impactful session. Our students gained valuable insights into the importance of customer focus, corporate strategy, and the real-world impact of business decisions on financial performance, market positioning, and operational success—critical skills for their future careers. This session was part of my Navigating Business Excellence: Insights, Challenges, and Analytics guest speaker series, which provides Barton School students with direct access to top industry leaders like Dan, representing a diverse range of companies and functional areas.??Through these sessions, students gain valuable insights into real-world business challenges, strategic decision-making, and long-term value creation. My sincere thanks to Dan for so generously sharing his time and expertise. This was an incredible opportunity for our students to learn from a top industry leader and gain valuable insights as they prepare to launch their careers after graduation. Larisa Genin?????Mehmet Barut?????Justin B. Keeler?????James Schisler?????Jessie Rainey, MBA