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Grad presents Alzheimer's research at Capitol Hill, Harvard

May 17, 2018 -- Abdul-Mannaan Giles was selected out of 400 national entries to present his study about diagnosing early-stage Alzheimer's to members of Congress on Capitol Hill. He also presented his research project regarding aerobic exercise in early-stage Alzheimer's patients at the Harvard University National Collegiate Research Conference.

Wayne and Kay Woolsey give $12 million for business, geology

May 16, 2018 - Wichita oil producer Wayne Woolsey and his wife, Kay, have committed $10 million to build a new home for the WSU's Barton School of Business. The couple also will donate $2 million to the WSU Geology Department.

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Graphic design graduate shares her Wichita love with community

Professor's concept could revolutionize space exploration

April 19, 2018 - Wichita State University physics professor Nickolas Solomey won one of NASA's coveted Innovation and Advanced Concept Awards (NIAC) for his research to create a neutrino detector for close sun orbit.

Wichita State student work featured in Snoop Dogg tour

April 17, 2018 --  Michaela Marioni, a junior majoring in game design, contributed her video editing talents to a background video for Snoop Dogg's current tour. The opportunity was given to her by award-winning designer and WSU alum, Michael Downs.

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The best wheelchair tennis player in America is a 19-year-old from Wichita

April 11, 2018--Wichita State University student -- and Wichita native -- Casey Ratzlaff has become the No. 1 wheelchair tennis player in the United States.

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Spirit and WSU announce significant R&D, training agreement

April 5, 2018--Spirit AeroSystems and Wichita State University announced a new collaboration agreement, bringing with it new opportunities for students and the area workforce.

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Returning art students use ceramics to craft their future careers

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Returning art students use ceramics to craft their future careers

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From camp to college: Freshman uses past to inspire others

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Crime Stoppers enhances safety for WSU community

The ability to "see something, say something" at Wichita State just got easier through a partnership with Crime Stoppers of Wichita/Sedgwick County and Rave Mobile Safety, a free app that turns any iPhone or Android smartphone into a personal safety device.

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Your top 8 reasons to transfer to Wichita State

March 2, 2018 - Here are your top 8 reasons to transfer to Wichita State University.

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Cadaver lab provides real-world experience

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Students inspire 300 young innovators at global Silicon Valley event

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Sophomore helps fellow veterans as a peer advisor, SGA senator

Last fall, the Student Veterans Organization collected supplies for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Marine Michael Bearth helped unload three pallets of water bottles to send to Houston.