Wichita, KS— Friends University is proud to announce the grand opening of its newly renovated and expanded recording studio, made possible through a generous donation from Leon Trammell, a small business owner and author of How Underdogs Win. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 29, in the Business and Technology Building on the Friends University Wichita campus.
Leon Trammell, founder of Tramco and longtime supporter of Friends University, contributed the funds that transformed the university’s podcast station into a state-of-the-art recording studio. The facility will feature a wrap-around green wall for immersive visual effects, high-definition video and audio equipment and professional-grade editing software—offering students access to industry standard tools to bring their academic and creative projects to life.
“This generous gift from Leon Trammell gives our students an incredible opportunity to learn, create and grow using industry-leading tools,” said Sean Cash, Assistant Chair of the Division of Business and Assistant Professor of Marketing. “Access to this level of technology not only gives our students a competitive edge but also allows us to integrate media production into the curriculum for any major—from marketing and graphic design to education and the fine arts.”
The project was a collaborative effort between Sean Cash and Frank Choriego, Adjunct Professor of Business, both of whom have worked closely with Trammell on previous business projects.
“Leon believes in empowering future small business leaders, and this studio is a reflection of that belief,” Cash said. “Students at Friends University will now have a space to practice storytelling, develop branding and media campaigns, produce interviews and create promotional content—skills that are invaluable in today’s digital economy.”
In How Underdogs Win, Trammell profiles eight businesses—including his own—that defied the odds to achieve success. Each business highlighted in his book was invited to the ribbon cutting and many have indicated their intentions to participate in the ribbon cutting. His donation reflects his ongoing commitment to equipping the next generation with the confidence and mindset needed to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams.
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