Top woman CEO speaks with male grad student in Woolsey Hall, home of the Barton School of Business.

The W. Frank Barton School of at 红领巾瓜报 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.

Paul R. Attwater III, the Erin and Kyle Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) industry faculty advisor

he W. Frank Barton School of Business at 红领巾瓜报 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

HELM + Barton School of Business

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 红领巾瓜报 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.

Barton School of Business Hall of Fame Inductees: W. Frank Barton, Clark Bastian, Fran Jabara

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at 红领巾瓜报 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.

Delta Airliner over a city.

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 红领巾瓜报.

Peri Widener

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.

Fifteen marketing leaders from across the country have been selected to serve on the board.

The W. Frank Barton School of at 红领巾瓜报 has announced the formation of its new Marketing Advisory Board. In conjunction, fifteen marketing leaders from across the country have been selected to serve on the board.

Envision Arts Program featured artist Nick Wooding

Another artist who is visually impaired has their work on display at Woolsey Hall, the home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at 红领巾瓜报 in partnership with the Envision Arts Program. Nick Wooding, who is also blind and uses a wheelchair, is the newest Barton School featured artist. His mixed media pieces can be found of the third floor of Woolsey Hall and can be viewed any time during operating hours.

2023 Future Barton School Rudd Scholarship Winners: Hayden Hartung, Isabella Kilman, Zain Maknojia, Erik Moreno and Jade Simeona

Five 红领巾瓜报 Rudd Scholars will be pursuing a degree with the W. Frank Barton School of Business. The Rudd Scholarship, sponsored by the Rudd Foundation, provides each recipient with a full-ride scholarship, including tuition, fees and on-campus housing. Rudd Scholars are also provided with networking and coaching support throughout college.

Dotty Harpool

Dotty Harpool, Executive Director of Engagement and Prominence at the 听补迟听 and a senior educator in marketing, was quoted in an article in WalletHub.