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Dr. Darren DeFrain holds a phone that shows the Vizling app he created.

WSU professor's app unlocks new frontier in storytelling for visually impaired readers

Feb. 25, 2025 — The National Endowment for the Humanities recently awarded a Wichita State University faculty member $150,000 to further develop a smartphone application that allows visually impaired people to read materials rich in visual content.

A Wichita State student works in Wichita State's College of Engineering Hub

WSU College of Engineering partners with Groover Labs to support regional innovation

Dec. 18, 2024 – The College of Engineering at Wichita State University has partnered with Groover Labs, a nonprofit collaborative workspace, technology hub and rapid prototyping lab in Wichita, to support the regional business community.

Students work in the Molecular Diagnostics Lab

WSU's Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory works to fill gaps in rural health care

Oct. 15, 2024 – Wichita State University’s Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, a vital resource during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now leveraging its expertise to explore new frontiers. By addressing critical gaps in the healthcare system, the lab is also offering invaluable hands-on training for students, shaping the future of health care.