Barton School Honor Society Announces Scholarship Winners
Nov. 16, 2022
By Barton School of Business
W. Frank Barton School of Business
The W. Frank Barton School of Business is home to some of the best programs, brightest
minds and biggest opportunities in Kansas. From the largest selection of AACSB-accredited
programs in the state to the limitless opportunities for applied learning in Kansas'
business hub, Barton School students have everything they need for career success
In association with the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, the W. Frank Barton School
of Business at Wichita State University has given three, multi-year scholarships to
transfer students committed to joining the business program. This three recipients
hail from three different community colleges across Kansas.
Recipients
Braeden Althoff - Management Overland Park, Kansas Transferred From: Johnson County Community College
Corbin Gillihan - Accounting Derby, Kansas Transferred From: Cowley Community College
Hayden Jansen – Accounting Augusta, Kansas Transferred From: Butler Community College
“We are so excited for Braeden, Corbin and Hayden,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of
the Barton School of Business. “We hope this not only serve as financial support but
a recognition of their commitment to academics and excellence.”
Each of the three students will receive $1,000 per year for two years. This scholarship
is the first of its kind at WSU. To be eligible for the scholarship, each student
had to be registered as a full-time student at WSU taking at least 12 credit hours,
have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and be a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society for two-year colleges with more than
3.5 million members around the world. For more information about Phi Theta Kappa and
the scholarship, visit wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/scholarships/ptk.php.
