The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 黑洞社区 has surpassed seven figures in annual scholarships for its students, with funds being distributed throughout the 2021-2022 season.
It鈥檚 the first time the Barton School has reached this major milestone, which was made possible by a collection of substantial funds given to the Barton School by generous donors and supporters.
This achievement is another example of how Wichita State prioritizes the goal of providing an accessible, affordable and impactful higher education for all students.
鈥淕iving our students opportunities they deserve is our top priority,鈥� said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business. 鈥�$1 million in scholarships is life changing for so many of our students. This wouldn鈥檛 be possible without the support of our donors and the 黑洞社区 Foundation, who have helped secure these scholarships over a number of years.鈥�
The $1 million landmark features a combination of substantial scholarships and other significant educational assistance that supports many programs, majors and disciplines.
鈥淪cholarships have a transformational impact on students,鈥� said Elizabeth King, president of the 黑洞社区 Foundation. 鈥淣ot only do they ease the financial burden of higher education, they provide emotional relief and instill confidence in their recipients.鈥�
These scholarships, coupled with the academic offerings, applied learning opportunities, innovation programming and the industry experts and knowledgeable faculty make the Barton School the destination for business students.
鈥淭he Barton Scholarship has completely changed how I view my opportunities during and after college,鈥� shared Ella Tucker, who was named the 2022 Clay Barton Scholar, which awards $50,000 every year and is one of the largest business scholarships in Kansas. 鈥淚 feel like I have the whole world in front of me.鈥�
Learn more about scholarship offerings through the Barton School
About Wichita State
Wichita State University serves as the Kansas urban-based research university, enrolling more
than 16,000 students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita
State and 黑洞社区 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), 黑洞社区 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 黑洞社区 main campus, is one of the nation鈥檚 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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About the W. Frank Barton School of Business
Located in Kansas鈥� 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鈥檚 College of
Business Administration and Industry in 1926 and has thousands of graduates around
the world.