Wichita is ready to honor a new class of business success stories.

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is launching its Business Hall of Fame to recognize, honor and celebrate the industry executives and business leaders who have gone above and beyond in making a significant impact on their communities and advancement of the Barton School. Nominations for the inaugural event are being accepted through Friday, April 14.

“The Barton School has both shaped and been shaped by many illustrious individuals,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School. “This recognition is the Barton School’s way of celebrating their successes and acknowledging their impact. And I know each inductee will serve as an inspiration for us all.”

The inaugural class of Business Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during an event on Feb. 17, 2024 at Mark Arts in Wichita, Kansas.

Nominations for the 2023 Business Hall of Fame inductees are now open. If you know someone or a group of individuals who have contributed to the lasting impact of the Barton School, please submit your nomination to bartonbeyond@wichita.edu by April 14. Your nomination should include the nominee’s name, title, company affiliation, a brief rationale for the nomination along with the nominator’s name and contact information.

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Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling almost 22,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.

Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.

The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.

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Located in Kansas’ business hub and with significant ties to the business community, the W. Frank Barton School of Business provides extensive applied learning opportunities. With in-person and online options, Barton School undergraduate and graduate programs are tailored to transform the lives of its students. It also holds a double AACSB accreditation for business and accounting, which puts it in the top 1% of business schools worldwide. The Barton School was established as the university’s College of Business Administration and Industry in 1926 and has thousands of graduates around the world.