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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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NIAR lab conducts first full-scale fuselage drop test in new facility at Wichita State

Nov. 4, 2021 -- Last week, the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University conducted a unique full-scale fuselage drop test, its first in the new Jerry Moran Center for Advanced Virtual Engineering and Testing (AVET).

NIAR lab conducts first full-scale fuselage drop test in new facility at Wichita State

Nov. 4, 2021 -- Last week, the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University conducted a unique full-scale fuselage drop test, its first in the new Jerry Moran Center for Advanced Virtual Engineering and Testing (AVET).

Institute for the Study of Economic Growth names top execs to advisory board

Nov. 3, 2021 — Wichita State University’s Institute for the Study of Economic Growth (ISEG) has launched an advisory board consisting of seven prominent Kansas executives, who will provide the ISEG team with strategic direction, advice on programs and opportunities for advancement in the industry.

WSU Medical Laboratory Sciences program receives generous endowed scholarship

Oct. 31, 2021 – The Medical Laboratory Sciences department at Wichita State University has received a $280,000 endowed scholarship gift from Southcentral Pathology. Dr. Joel Alderson, president of Southcentral Pathology in Wichita, KS, established this fund to provide two full-ride scholarships each year in WSU’s Medical Laboratory Sciences program.

Wichita State students create accessible Halloween costumes for children with special needs

Oct. 29, 2021 -- Most children love trying on costumes this time of year, but for children with special needs, finding the right costume can be a challenge.