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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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WSU FirePoint awarded $4.6M from U.S. Army Research Office for Future Vertical Lift materials research

May 20, 2022 — Wichita State University’s FirePoint Innovations Center recently received a $4.6 million award from the U.S. Army Research Office for research that will focus on advancing thermoplastic composite and additive manufacturing technology. 

Message from President Muma on higher education funding

May 18, 2022 — Wichita State President Rick Muma issues a statement thanking Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas Legislature for their support of higher education.

Student-created parking app concept wins 2022 Koch Innovation Challenge

May 18, 2022 -- Three Wichita State University students were named the champions of the 2022 Koch Innovation Challenge with their idea to ease parking frustrations via an app called Everwhen.

WSU partners with local community to increase Redbud Trail accessibility

May 18, 2022 -- Wichita State University is working with a group of community organizations to make a popular pathway more welcoming and accessible to Wichita walkers and bikers.

Wichita State holding spring commencement ceremonies

May 12, 2022 — More than 2,400 students are eligible to participate in the 124th spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 14, at Wichita State University. Ceremonies will be held in Charles Koch Arena.