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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

Resources and links

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Wichita State receives $1 million gift for need-based scholarships

Jan. 26, 2026 — Wichita State University is proud to announce a transformative $1 million gift from an anonymous 1958 graduate of the University of Wichita to support need-based scholarships in the W. Frank Barton School of Business.

Wichita State will be open Monday, Jan. 26 for normal operations

Jan. 25, 2026 — Wichita State will be open Monday, Jan. 26 for normal operations.

Pizza Shuttle coming to Wichita State's Braeburn Square

Jan. 22, 2026 — A staple of Kansas college towns is coming to Wichita State University. Pizza Shuttle — along with its signature flavors and lightning-quick speed — will open in Braeburn Square before the end of January.

Wichita State, City of Wichita declare Jan. 21 as inaugural Suspenders4Hope Day

Jan. 21, 2026 — Wichita State University and the City of Wichita are proclaiming Jan. 21 as “Suspenders4Hope Day” throughout the city.

12 high school seniors chosen as finalists in Wichita State Distinguished Scholarship Invitational

Jan. 16, 2026 — Wichita State University has selected the top 12 finalists in the annual Distinguished Scholarship Invitational.