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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 State's CubeSat ready for NASA launch into low Earth orbit

May 1, 2026 - The WSU-led CubeSat project started in 2016. Launch into low earth orbit by NASA will allow researchers to look at the sun in a new way and perform experiments not possible on earth with solar neutrinos.

WSU chooses Wichita Northwest student as Parkinson Scholarship winner

April 30, 2026 — Wichita State University has selected Wichita Northwest High School senior Dulce Torres Gonzalez as the 2026 recipient of the $34,000 Mark and Stacy Parkinson Scholarship.

Shocker Studios aims to connect actors with jobs through its casting office

April 24, 2026 - Shocker Studios Casting wants to grow into Kansas’ source for matching talent with projects of all types. Producing a movie or short film that needs a certain actor to fill a role? Is your business launching a market campaign or in need of a voice-over?

Dr. Jamarco Clark named new vice president for Student Affairs at Wichita State

April 10, 2026 — Wichita State has named Dr. Jamarco Clark as its next vice president for Student Affairs, effective July 1.

Wichita State PA student takes compassionate care to new level by donating stem cells to leukemia patient

April 8, 2026 — A Wichita State PA student turned compassion into action by donating stem cells to a leukemia patient—showing what it truly means to give care beyond the classroom.