WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Wichita State University received a $1 million gift from an anonymous 1958 graduate to support need-based scholarships in the W. Frank Barton School of Business.
The gift will benefit students who face financial challenges, particularly first-generation students who make up 46% of WSU’s undergraduate enrollment. First-generation students typically receive less family financial support and rely more on private loans.
“Ensuring access and affordability is a promise to our students,” said WSU President Rick Muma. “This gift, alongside the generosity of countless alumni and donors, is a profound reminder that our students’ success goes further with the support of Shocker Nation behind them.”…