President Bardo Passes Away

[Stickboy46]

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/03-march/bardo_news.php

Tough news to hear. He left a big mark on WSU

[WuShock16]

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/03-march/bardo_news.php

Thank you for your service, sir! You made Wichita State a better place! Rest in peace!

[moshock]

Sorry to hear this. Rest in Peace President Bardo

[WuShock16]

Mods, feel free to combine threads...

[shoxlax]

Sad day when you lose the most visionary president we’ve had in a long time.

Thank you for all you have done for the school and community. God rest your soul.

[TheShocktocles]

He clearly was a visionary. RIP Mr. Bardo. WSU will miss you.

[wusphlash]

He will be missed and his legacy is secure. I hope they find someone with his vision, initiative and willingness to challenge the status quo.

[wusphlash]

NM

[1972Shocker]

How sad is that. But he accomplished so much in such a short time as President at Wichita State and his legacy will be felt for decades to come.

[Rocky Mountain Shock]

Ugh. Huge loss. His vision, willingness to take risks, and ability to get things done was incredibly unusual for Wichita. He will be sorely missed.

I hope we can find someone to carry the torch and the momentum in the years ahead.

[1972Shocker]

(Some Of) DR. BARDO'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Creation and implementation of Strategic Enrollment Management process resulting in higher enrollment, a third record freshman class and greater diversity in the student body
• Identification and development of the I-35 corridor strategy, both for recruiting and economic development
• Affiliation with Wichita Area Technical College, now WSU Tech
• Doubling the university’s funded research
• Creation of new degree programs, such as Master in Innovation Design, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Bachelor of Applied Sciences
• Growth of online courses and enrollment
• Modernization of on-campus housing
• Obtaining membership in the American Athletic Conference
• Creation of OneStop and other improvements in student advising to aid retention
• Building deeper and more rewarding relationships with some of Wichita’s largest employers, while creating a stronger entrepreneurship infrastructure for WSU students, faculty, staff and the community

[Veritas]

Damn... Sorry to hear that
RIP. A lot of respect for you!

A big loss

[WstateU]

Huge loss for the university and Wichita community; only 70 years 'young'. I'm at a loss for words. Dr. Bardo elevated my love for Wichita State University. RIP my friend.

[Eric]

Grant unto him eternal rest. May light perpetual shine on him. May he Rest In Peace.

[Singeril]

He had been so ill but, the last word we had was that he was doing better and planning on returning to campus. I was very sorry to hear the news today. May he rest in peace and may the Angels lead him into paradise.