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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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Ben Stein to headline WSU Barton Speaker Series

Jan. 21, 2025 — Members of the community can now reserve their free ticket to hear Ben Stein speak at Wichita State University's 2025 Barton Speaker Series.

Wichita State University strengthens its community support with new Office of Community Partnerships

Jan. 21, 2025 — Seeing an opportunity to support partnerships with the Wichita community, Wichita State University has established the new Office of Community Partnerships.

University moves to remote operations Monday, Jan. 6; critical campus functions remain open

Jan. 5, 2025 — In response to the current inclement weather, Wichita State University will move to remote operations Monday, Jan. 6.

Wichita State closing Jan. 9 for National Day of Mourning honoring President Carter

Jan. 1, 2025 — Wichita State University will be closed Thursday, Jan. 9 in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter. 

WSU College of Engineering partners with Groover Labs to support regional innovation

Dec. 18, 2024 — The College of Engineering at Wichita State University has partnered with Groover Labs, a nonprofit collaborative workspace, technology hub and rapid prototyping lab in Wichita, to support the regional business community.