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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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WSU expands program to address critical middle school STEM teacher shortages

June 11, 2026 — Wichita State University is expanding its Teacher Apprentice Program™ (TAP) to include new middle-school level math and science pathways aimed at addressing critical teacher shortages across Kansas.

Wichita State prepares students for upcoming federal financial aid changes 

June 10,  2026  —  Wichita State University is preparing students and families for significant updates to federal financial aid programs scheduled to take effect July 1 as part of new federal legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill.   

NIAR to hold two-day grand opening event at new Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research

June 8, 2026 — Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research will hold a two-day grand opening June 10-11 for its Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research (HAMR).

NIAR, Hexcel break ground on applications center at Wichita State

May 28, 2026 — Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), in collaboration with Hexcel Corporation, celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Hexcel Applications Center.

Hexcel and NIAR to break ground on new applications center at Wichita State University

May 26, 2026 — Hexcel Corporation, a global leader in advanced composite materials, will join Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research, along with U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, to break ground on the new Hexcel Applications Center. This major investment expands Wichita’s role as a hub for aerospace innovation and advanced manufacturing.