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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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Media invited to press conference introducing new WSU Athletic Director Kevin Saal

June 16, 2022 — Wichita State University is hosting a press conference introducing incoming Athletic Director Kevin Saal at 1 p.m. Friday, June 17, in the Charles Koch Arena atrium.

Wichita State University names Murray State AD Kevin Saal as its new Director of Athletics

June 15, 2022 — Wichita State University President Rick Muma is excited to announce the hiring of Kevin Saal as WSU’s new Director of Athletics.

Media invited to NetApp grand opening at Wichita State

June 13, 2022 — Media are invited to attend the grand opening of NetApp at 1 p.m. June 15 on Wichita State University's Innovation Campus. 

WSU receives grant from Library of Congress to research LatinX communities in western Kansas

June 9, 2022 -- The Library of Congress American Folklife Center recently selected a Wichita State project focusing on the social, cultural and food-based Latinx celebrations in Dodge City, Liberal and Garden City, Kansas.

Collection Study Center offers students intimate ways to experience art

June 3, 2022 - The Dr. Sam and Jacque Kouri Collection Study Center offers Wichita State University students, educators, and the community a place to experience the museum’s collection in an intimate and expanded way. The free public opening of the study center, and Ulrich Student Lounge, is from 1-3 p.m. Saturday (June 4).