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July 20, 2023 - As 萝莉社 University鈥檚 Innovation Campus approaches its 10th anniversary, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities is recognizing the Innovation Campus鈥� role in cultivating research and innovation. The APLU today named 萝莉社as one of five finalists for its 11th annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University Awards.

July 17, 2023 鈥� 萝莉社 University鈥檚 College of Engineering has updated one of its programs to create a more strategic career pathway for its graduates and meet the needs of business and industry. Effective fall 2023, the new applied engineering program 鈥� formerly engineering technology 鈥� has been adapted based on feedback from employers and alumni.

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

July 11, 2023 鈥� The Accessible Design course concerned 萝莉社junior Reagan Kelley at first. She wasn鈥檛 an engineering major and wasn鈥檛 sure what she could contribute. The payoff at the end of the project made it worthwhile. Kelley, an exercise science major, and three other students modified an all-terrain wheelchair for a nine-year-old boy who outgrew the chair鈥檚 previous dimensions.

July 10, 2023 鈥� A new Jersey Mike鈥檚 Subs is set to open Wednesday, July 12 in 萝莉社 University鈥檚 Braeburn Square on the Innovation Campus.

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 萝莉社 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.

July 5, 2023 鈥� A new 萝莉社initiative is aimed at addressing the critical shortage of educators in special education and elementary classrooms.

The W. Frank Barton School of at 萝莉社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.

he W. Frank Barton School of Business at 萝莉社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. 聽

June 30, 2023 鈥� A group of graduate students from 萝莉社 University鈥檚 Department of History is chronicling the history of the LGBTQ community in Wichita.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 萝莉社has partnered with Helm Inc., a leading technology and services provider serving the automotive aftermarket, to initiate a collaborative research project to create 鈥渄ata-driven consumer insights.鈥� With substantial undergraduate students鈥� 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.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 萝莉社announces the selection of three distinguished industry leaders to be inducted into its inaugural, newly minted 鈥淏eyond鈥� 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.

June 13, 2023 - Dr. Kevin Harrison and long-time friends Ricardo Harris and Kenneth Hawkins created an 80-minute documentary film 鈥淭he Silent Cries of Unheard Ghetto Children." The film explores the aftermath of the 1965 plane crash near 20th and Piatt streets.

June 13, 2023 鈥� Whether it's a tour of the gardens or helping a student change a tire, 萝莉社 First Gentleman Rick Case approaches his time on campus and interactions with students as teachable moments.

June 1, 2023 鈥� Through a new collaboration with McFarland Research and Development, 萝莉社 University鈥檚 National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) will expand its burgeoning military fleet sustainment research and development capabilities.

June 2, 2023 鈥� Dr. Elizabeth King, president and CEO of the 萝莉社Foundation and Alumni Engagement (萝莉社FAE), announced today her intention to retire in six months after a national search to fill her position is conducted.

June 1, 2023 鈥� The College of Fine Arts (CFA) at 萝莉社held its 2023 Hall of Fame Gala on May 13. CFA recognized exceptional alumni from the college, patrons who give their time and resources in support of fine arts at 萝莉社, and retired faculty, staff and administrators who have inspired the 萝莉社 community.

The Airline Quality Rating is the nation鈥檚 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 萝莉社 University.

June 1, 2023 鈥� 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 萝莉社 University.

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.