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Wichita State University news releases, media contacts and resources

The Strategic Communications news and media relations team supports the university and its many departments and centers with news coverage, from announcing major news to promoting upcoming events, all with an eye on the mission and vision of Wichita State.

 

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News and Media Relations staff

Lainie Mazzullo-Hart

Director of Communication (Primary media contact)

lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu

316-978-3409

Sara Tank-Ornelas

Speechwriting and Copywriting Manager

sara.ornelas@wichita.edu

(316) 978-7287

Paul Suellentrop

Senior Communicator

paul.suellentrop@wichita.edu

(316) 978-5536

Caelin Bragg

Newsletter Editor

caelin.bragg@wichita.edu

(316) 978-3013

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Wichita high schooler surprised with $50,000 scholarship to attend WSU

Wichita Southeast High School graduate Ronal Bhagat returned to his alma mater on March 6 with a surprise — and a $50,000 investment in a student’s future. Southeast senior Natalia Malcolm learned in front of her classmates that she will receive the four-year scholarship to attend Wichita State University beginning this fall.   

WSU alum Julius Thomas III -- star of Broadway -- plans campus performance

March 3, 2026 — Wichita State University’s School of Performing Arts in the College of Fine Arts proudly presents “One-Night Only with Julius Thomas III,” a powerhouse musical theatre performance featuring the internationally acclaimed stage artist, Wichita State alum and star of multiple major Broadway productions.

Community invited to free WSU men's basketball tailgate

March 3, 2026 — The community is invited to a free tailgate party before the Wichita State men’s basketball team takes on Florida Atlantic University in the final home game of the regular season.

WSU College of Applied Studies returns to its roots by renaming to College of Education

March 2, 2026 — As the College of Applied Studies at Wichita State marks its centennial, it is honoring its origins by returning to its original name: the College of Education.

Wichita State's College of Engineering names 10 Wallace Scholars

Feb. 19, 2026 — Wichita State University’s College of Engineering has named the latest group of high school seniors to join the Wallace Scholar program.