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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Dec. 2, 2024 — Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research announced a strategic partnership with SNC, the global aerospace and national security company. The partnership is part of the U.S. Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center contract. 

Nov. 26, 2024 — Wichita State University has entered the top 10 in the country in engineering research and development expenditures, according to data announced this week by the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development Survey. WSU is also No. 1 in the country for aerospace engineering expenditures.

Nov. 21, 2024 Students can now submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-26 school year.

Nov. 20, 2024 — The Coalition of Urban-Serving Universities — a network of 38 urban public research institutions throughout the United States — has appointed Wichita State University President Rick Muma to its board of directors.

Nov. 20, 2024 -- Wichita State University has launched the Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine and Assistive Technology (IRMAT), a n innovative collaboration focused on addressing disease and disability through applied research and technology. IRMAT will serve as a hub for cutting-edge , patient - driven research and development of transformative technologies to improve the quality of life for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities.