Shirley Lefever handing a diploma to a student at commencement

Dec. 11, 2023 More than 1,400 students are eligible to participate in 蹤獲扦 Universitys 126th fall commencement ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 in Charles Koch Arena.

Tyler Lefebvre

Dec. 11, 2023 - Tyler Lefebvre enjoys Wichitas dining scene and the activities and clubs offered at 蹤獲扦 University. He has been involved with the 蹤獲扦s varsity esports program as a team member and helping organize and manage the team.

Ryan Littlejohn

Dec. 8, 2023 - Ryan Littlejohn worked his way through 蹤獲扦with help from instructors who guided him through the balancing act of academics and a busy life.

Courtney Lockhart

Dec. 8, 2023 - Courtney Lockhart enjoys escaping to nearby Lake Afton Park to fish and relax. He works for the Student Outreach and Support/CARE Team in Student Affairs at 蹤獲扦 University.

Mariana Vazquez Serna

Dec. 08, 2023 Mariana Vazquez Serna got involved at 蹤獲扦s and made connections with her peers and professors by joining clubs and attending events on campus, something she advises other students to do as well during their time at 蹤獲扦. She will work as an associate for an accounting firm after graduating with her BBA in accounting.

Amanda Morales

Dec. 08, 2023 Amanda Morales found it difficult to balance her studies while being a mother and wife and working full-time, but through the support of those around her, she was able to persist and will now graduate this fall with her bachelors degree in education.

Addison Karsak

Dec. 06, 2023 Addison Karsak, who goes by Addi, encourages Shockers to get involved with the campus community and to make sure to seek advice when they feel they are struggling. She will receive her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science with a minor in Health Management and hopes to continue her education by getting her Doctor of Chiropractic after graduating.

Gaby Malache

Dec. 06, 2023 Gabriela Malache, who goes by Gaby, is a Wichita native graduating with her BA in exercise science. She found it difficult to adapt to a fully online learning environment, but she took every advantage to step out of her comfort zone when she got back to campus, which she says other students should do as well.

New $100,000 Scholarship Established by Alum T. Michael Young, a retired managing partner at The CapStreet Group.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦is excited to announce a $100,000 commitment from T. Michael Young, a retired managing partner at The CapStreet Group, to create a new Barton School scholarship for business students with financial needs. Young was a first-generation college student who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from 蹤獲扦 while married and working full-time.

Joe Mazzara

Dec. 05, 2023 Joe Mazzara is a GSA serving as the assistant director of蹤獲扦 Esports, an opportunity that initially drew him to 蹤獲扦. He was also a featured guest on theSeptember 2023 episode of President Rick Muma's "Forward Together" podcast. After graduating with his masters degree, he plans to pursue additional education by pursuing his doctorate.

Brittany Wojciechowski

Dec. 05, 2023 Brittany Wojciechowski is currently working for Jacobs Space Exploration Group doing contract work for the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. She was also a featured guest in theMay 2023 episode of President Rick Mumas Forward Together podcast. While at 蹤獲扦, Brittany conducted numerous research projects, includingas part of the AeroFeathers team. She will receive her Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering this fall as a first-gen student.

Honoring Isaac Wayne Woolsey, January 25, 1931 to November 27, 2023.

Isaac Wayne Woolsey, who was instrumental to the creation of the new home for W. Frank Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦 University, has passed away at age 92. The facility, located on the Innovation Campus at 蹤獲扦, was named the Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall in honor of Wayne and his wife for their donation of $10 million to the Barton School followed by another $1.3 million gift to create the Kay Woolsey Gardens and Woolsey Hall Technology Fund.

Kristy Pacheco

Nov. 30, 2023 蹤獲扦is home to nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren't able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, 蹤獲扦 offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS.

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Nov. 29, 2023 The first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Kansas is slated to be located at 蹤獲扦 University, improving internet access, affordability and speed for 蹤獲扦, Innovation Campus and Shocker Neighborhood users and for users across much of Kansas.

Logos for the Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦and the Kansas Insurance and Financial Services Education Foundation (KIFSEF)

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦and the Kansas Insurance and Financial Services Education Foundation (KIFSEF) have joined forces to create a new Certificate in Financial Services through the Barton School. This certificate reflects the modern and interconnected financial services sector, and comes as the result of a direct need for banking, insurance, healthcare and other industries.

Mike Daood, president of LodgeWorks

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Daood, president of LodgeWorks, to its Deans Advisory Board.

John Cantele, co-founder and principal at Lexima Hotel Management Services

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 蹤獲扦is adding John Cantele, co-founder and principal at Lexima Hotel Management Services, to its Deans Advisory Board.

Raul Leyva-Montes

Nov. 20, 2023 蹤獲扦is home to nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren't able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, 蹤獲扦 offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS.

Shirley Lefever

Nov. 20, 2023 蹤獲扦is home to nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren't able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, 蹤獲扦 offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS.

Sheney Redmond

Nov. 20, 2023 蹤獲扦is home to nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren't able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, 蹤獲扦 offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS.