Barton School Accepting Nominations for “Beyond” Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees
April 19, 2024
By Barton School of Business
W. Frank Barton School of Business
The W. Frank Barton School of Business is the home of real and applied learning. A
place where students apply knowledge gained from faculty and business leaders while
developing professional and life skills. The Barton School is among the top 1% of
business schools worldwide due to its double AACSB accreditation in business and accounting.
Housed in the award-winning building, Woolsey Hall, features artwork, sculptures,
gardens, and The Promise Bridge – a 300-foot-long pedestrian bridge over the water
in front of the building.
The Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is poised to host its esteemed
“Beyond” Hall of Fame 2026, dedicated to recognizing, honoring, and celebrating industry
executives and business leaders who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their
communities and the advancement of the Barton School. The illustrious inductees of
the inaugural Hall of Fame in 2024 were Frank Barton, Clark Bastian, and Fran Jabara.
Nominations for this prestigious event's next group of inductees are being welcomed
until Friday, May 10, 2024.
“The Barton School has been shaped by countless luminaries. This recognition stands
as our heartfelt tribute to their remarkable achievements and profound impact. Each
inductee serves as a beacon of inspiration to us all,” remarked Dr. Larisa Genin, Dean of the Barton School.
The “Beyond” Hall of Fame 2026 crowning event will take place on February 21, 2026,
at the celebrated Mark Arts in Wichita, Kansas. This spectacular event coincides
with the Barton School’s 100th centennial celebration, promising an evening of unparalleled
grandeur and significance!
Nominations for the 2026 Business Hall of Fame inductees are currently open. If you
are aware of individuals whose contributions have left a lasting impression on the
Barton School, we encourage you to submit your nominations tobartonbeyond@wichita.edu by May 10, 2024. Please include the nominee’s name, title, company affiliation, a
brief rationale for the nomination, along with the nominator’s name and contact information.
Join us as we commemorate excellence, inspire greatness, and forge lasting legacies
at the “Beyond” Hall of Fame 2026. Let us come together to celebrate the transformative
power of vision, leadership, and dedication within our Barton School community.
