Faculty and Student Research

Brenneman School of Business faculty conduct programs of research in their disciplines.  Whether creating new knowledge, contributing to their professions or developing new ideas and materials for the classroom, our faculty maintain their intellectual capital and share their knowledge with our students and our community. Our Business Seminar Series and Working Paper Series, both sponsored by Kaw Valley Bank, are important outlets for disseminated our research. We also honor the accomplishment of our faculty with the Kaw Valley Bank Excellence in Research Award. 

Students also engage in research activities in their coursework and in other programs, including the Washburn Transformational Experience Creative and Scholarly program and Apeiron.

Kaw Valley Bank Excellence in Research Award

The Kaw Valley Bank Excellence in Research Award is given annually to one of the Brenneman School of Business faculty members who have made substantial contribution in research. Discipline-based research, contributions to practice, and teaching-related research all help to maintain and enrich the intellectual capital of our faculty.

Working papers from our Brenneman School of Business faculty are research "works-in-progress." If you are on campus, feel free to take a copy of the most recent papers from the display case on the third floor of Henderson Hall. If you would like to have an electronic copy of a past or current paper, visit the University library website.

The Washburn Transformational Experience program was established to provide you with an opportunity to make a difference to others or society through enhanced learning in four transformational areas. This experience will enable you to gain advanced learning in ways other than through traditional college studies. Additionally, after graduating when you are competing with others for employment, this experience will set you apart. You will be able to showcase your newly acquired skills and experience on your resume or during interviews. Employers are looking for candidates who have gone above and beyond the status quo. What will you have to offer?

Scholarly or Creative Activity: Students will complete a scholarly or creative activity utilizing advance knowledge gained through independent work under the guidance of at least one faculty member. Possible options for BBA students include BU404 Independent Study in Business or BU405 Honors Research in Business or you may choose to participate in Apeiron, a forum of student research, scholarship, and creativity.

The Brenneman School of Business Research Seminar Series, sponsored by Kaw Valley Bank, allows Brenneman School of Business faculty, students and guest presenters to share their ongoing research and receive critical feedback.

Presentation Schedule:

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Brenneman 007
Presenter: Sunita Rao
"A Fork in the Road: Allseasons Global Investments Considers Leaving California" (2024 Beatrice project, with Norma Juma)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Brenneman 007
Guest Presenter: Marie Hull (UNC Greensboro)
"Class Rank and Disability Classification"

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Brenneman 007
Presenter: Al Bonner
"Teaching in the Age of AI: Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Workplace"

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Brenneman 007
Presenter: Rob Hull
"Can Hedge Funds Explain Long-Run IPO Success?" (with Sungkyu Kwak and Rosemary Walker)

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Brenneman 007
Presenter: Michael Austin
"What Can We Learn from the Analysis of the Wichita City Budget?"

Tuesday, November 18 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Brenneman 007
Presenter: Shane Van Dalsem
"Present Value of Growth Opportunities as a Replacemetn for Book-to-Market as a Measure of Value" (2025 Beatrice project)

Light lunch will be provided, compliments of Kaw Valley Bank.
Sponsored by:
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Physical Address
1729 SW MacVicar Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604

Mailing Address
1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621

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785.670.1308
Fax: 785.670.1063
business@washburn.edu
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