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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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Fourteen finalists chosen in WSU Distinguished Scholarship Invitational

Jan. 28, 2020 -- Wichita State University has selected the top 14 finalists in the annual Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI). Three of the finalists will be selected as recipients of the Harry Gore Memorial $64,000 scholarships, which are among the largest undergraduate awards in the Midwest.

Center for Combating Human Trafficking to host sixth annual conference

Jan. 22, 2020 -- On Friday, Jan. 31, from 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., the Center for Combating Human Trafficking (CCHT), as part of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, will host their sixth annual conference at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

WSU student selected for Mandela Washington Fellowship Exchange

Jan. 17, 2020 -- Audrey Korte, a Wichita State graduate student studying representation and the news at the Elliott School of Communication and recent graduate of Wichita’s Civic Engagement Academy, has been selected to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders’ Reciprocal Exchange. 

Linwood Sexton Endowed Scholarship finalists

Ten finalists chosen for the Linwood Sexton Endowed Scholarship

Jan. 16, 2020 -- Wichita State University has chosen the top 10 finalists for the Linwood Sexton Endowed Scholarship, a full-ride award geared toward minority students majoring in business or education.

Wichita State recognized for its increased safety efforts

Jan. 16, 2020 -- The Wichita State University Police Department has been named as one of the Top 25 programs in the country for its focus on safety.