Courtesy photoEstella Armenta transferred to Wichita State University to get more involved on her college campus. At WSU, she served in an executive role in the Hispanic American Leadership Organization and is a McNair Scholar.
Estella is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring 2026 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what's next for the grad.
What degree will you earn in May?
Master of Education (MEd) in educational psychology, Higher Education Student Affairs program
What is your hometown?
Lenexa, Kansas
Previous schools
- Shawnee Mission West High School
- University of Kansas
What made you choose Wichita State University?
The diversity. My sister was involved in Greek life at WSU and her love of the sense of community helped convince me to transfer from the University of Kansas. She told me about her involvement and I realized I wanted that.
What scholarships did you earn during your time at Wichita State?
O'Brate Foundation Scholarship, Rowena Irani Scholarship in Psychology, McNair Scholars Program and Denny Klepper Scholarship for Community Leadership.
What advice would you give other Wichita State students?
Do not throw away your shot. Your community is out there. You make a difference and you do matter. Keep your head up. People look up to you!
What are your plans after graduation?
I will continue working in the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub at Wichita State.
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 25,000 students between its main campus and the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech), including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student-centered and innovation-driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students. The National Science Foundation ranked WSU No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering R&D, No. 2 for industry- and defense-funded engineering R&D and No. 9 overall for engineering R&D.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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