AACSB Reaffirms Double Accreditation for Barton School of Business

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦has been reaffirmed for all business and accounting programs by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for the next five years. This double accreditation keeps the Barton School in the top 1% of business schools worldwide. The Barton School has held AACSB accreditation since 1970.

Barbara Shrut, new advisory board member of the Widener Global Leaders Program (WGLP)

The Widener Global Leaders Program (WGLP) has announced that Barbara Shrut, president of SLB Advisors, will be joining its illustrious advisory board. The WGLP program is led by the W. Frank Barton School of Business and directed by Dean Larisa Genin in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Fine Arts at 蹤獲扦 University. It is an interdisciplinary program designed to create a transformational experience and foster an inclusive community for women majoring in business, communications or fine arts aimed at developing the next generation of global and transformational female leaders.

Top woman CEO speaks with male grad student in Woolsey Hall, home of the Barton School of Business.

The W. Frank Barton School of at 蹤獲扦has launched a new, industry-aligned Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program. The innovative curriculum will be taught by top faculty members and focused on the latest industry trends and content to more effectively prepare students for greater responsibilities at the executive level. The 30-credit hour program spans 18 months and will begin October 2023. A key feature of the new EMBA program is students will be paired with a personal executive coach. Their coach will guide them to discover their unique talents and develop a strengths-based approach to solving current and future leadership and business challenges.

Paul R. Attwater III, the Erin and Kyle Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) industry faculty advisor

he W. Frank Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦has chosen Paul R Attwater III as the Erin and Kyle Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) industry faculty advisor. Attwater is a Senior Vice President and founder of The Flint Hills Group at Morgan Stanley. As advisor, he will engage students participating in SMIF (recruitment will begin in Fall 2023 semester) to invest $250,000 in stocks, bonds and other securities. Proceeds from the portfolio will be reinvested into the program, with a percentage going to strengthening student experience and success initiatives further.

HELM + Barton School of Business

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦has partnered with Helm Inc., a leading technology and services provider serving the automotive aftermarket, to initiate a collaborative research project to create data-driven consumer insights. With substantial undergraduate students involvement, this project investigates consumer attitudes and preferences toward extended warranties across multiple product lines and identifies the key factors driving consumer decisions to adopt extended service programs.

Barton School of Business Hall of Fame Inductees: W. Frank Barton, Clark Bastian, Fran Jabara

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦announces the selection of three distinguished industry leaders to be inducted into its inaugural, newly minted Beyond Hall of Fame. The inaugural group of inductees will be recognized for their visionary leadership and outstanding contributions to the Barton School and community during an induction celebration on February 17, 2024.

Delta Airliner over a city.

The Airline Quality Rating is the nations longest-running study of airline performance quality. Flight problems and customer complaints filed against major U.S. airlines continued to be concerns for travelers in 2022, according to the annual Airline Quality Rating, released today by 蹤獲扦 University.

Peri Widener

After two years of success, the Widener Global Leaders Program led by the W. Frank Barton School of Business will continue for the next five years. The continuation of the program is made possible by a $300,000 gift from Peri Widener, the visionary behind the program. WGLP is an interdisciplinary program designed to create a transformational experience and foster an inclusive community for women majoring in business, communications and fine arts. The integration of the three disciplines reflects the skillset of Peri Widener, who utilized her background to thrive in the international business world.

Fifteen marketing leaders from across the country have been selected to serve on the board.

The W. Frank Barton School of at 蹤獲扦has announced the formation of its new Marketing Advisory Board. In conjunction, fifteen marketing leaders from across the country have been selected to serve on the board.

Envision Arts Program featured artist Nick Wooding

Another artist who is visually impaired has their work on display at Woolsey Hall, the home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦in partnership with the Envision Arts Program. Nick Wooding, who is also blind and uses a wheelchair, is the newest Barton School featured artist. His mixed media pieces can be found of the third floor of Woolsey Hall and can be viewed any time during operating hours.