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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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Tuition increase request is Wichita State's lowest in 30 years

May 15, 2019 -- Wichita State University is requesting approval for a 1% tuition increase, which would be WSU’s lowest tuition percentage increase in at least 30 years. The increase amounts to $34 more a semester for an undergraduate taking 15 hours of courses, paying in-state tuition.

Device for the visually impaired wins student Koch Innovation Challenge

May 15, 2019 -- A device for the visually impaired has won the student Koch Innovation Challenge, held at Wichita State University.

WSU's FirePoint Innovations Center supporting U.S. Army modernization priorities

May 14, 2019 -- Teamed with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center, Wichita State University’s FirePoint Innovations Center is collaborating with industry, educational institutions and Department of Defense partners to help Army researchers develop technologies and deliver new capabilities to Army warfighters.

WSU Foundation honors award recipients, top donors at Fairmount Society event

May 10, 2019 -- More than 200 people attended the Fairmount Society gala celebration on Thursday, May 9, at Mark Arts. The event recognizes Wichita State’s most generous donors and honors recipients of the Fairmount Founders’ Award and Board of Trustees’ Award.

WSU students gear up for final round of Koch Innovation Challenge

May 9, 2019 -- Five Wichita State University student teams are competing in the final round of the Koch Innovation Challenge.