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Dr. Jean Patterson smiles while attending the Wichita State University educational leadership EdD program spring 2026 luncheon at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex in Wichita.

Dr. Jean Patterson recognized for decades of leadership and mentorship

Five individuals stand together smiling for a photo in front of gray curtains during a College of Education recognition event. The group includes faculty and staff members dressed in professional attire, including suits, dresses and business casual clothing, all wearing name badges.

College of Education recognizes faculty tenure and promotions

Project Teacher hold a College Champion Award certificate while standing with Dr. Jennifer Friend, dean of the College of Education.

2026 CED award recipients recognized at annual awards event

Students and professionals interact with recruiters at tables during the Kansas Sport Summit at Wichita State University, gathered in a conference room with booths and informational displays. Photo by Teresa Vu, Wichita State student minoring in sport management.

Kansas Sport Summit draws record crowd to Wichita State campus

E sport Team Cheering vibe pic

Esports Spring 2026 Highlights

Three women stand indoors holding “2026 Mentor Teacher of the Year” certificates from Wichita State University’s School of Teaching and Learning. They are smiling and posed side by side in front of a wood-paneled wall with a window and natural light to the right.

WSU School of Teaching and Learning celebrates 2026 Mentor Teacher Award recipients

Dr. Kim Moody of the College of Education speaking with an attendee at the 2026 Elevating Literacy Conference at Wichita State University

More than 260 attend statewide literacy conference co-hosted by WSU College of Education

Dean Jennifer Friend during a recent TAP Pinning Ceremony

Spring 2026 CED Dean's Dispatch

Wichita State University’s College of Education hosted more than 100 students from six Wichita-area high schools on March 10 for Future Educators Day, an event designed to introduce students to careers in teaching and learning. The event was held in partnership with Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) and brought together prospective educators for a day of interactive learning, mentorship and campus exploration. Students began the day with welcome remarks from USD 259 Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld and College of Education Dean Jennefer Friend, who shared insights about the importance of preparing the next generation of educators. Throughout the day, students participated in interactive sessions led by College of Education faculty and facilitated by Dr. Bobby Berry, assistant dean for students and experience. Participants rotated through four hands-on learning experiences designed to introduce key elements of teaching and education programs at Wichita State. Faculty and staff members Robin Folkertz, Aaron Rife, Jennifer Kulp, Sara Leftwich and Daniel Anderson guided students through activities that included practicing reading instruction using elementary literacy strategies, exploring conceptual literacy through 3D learning models, connecting personal passions to career pathways in education and learning about student life at Wichita State through an admissions-focused session. The event concluded with a panel discussion featuring current Wichita State education majors representing disciplines including STEM, art education, language arts and physical education. Panelists shared their experiences as college students and future teachers, offering insight into their academic journeys and preparation for careers in education. Future Educators Day provided students with an opportunity to experience what life as a Wichita State education major could look like while connecting with faculty, current students and local education leaders.

College of Education hosts Future Educators Day for Wichita-area high school students

Representatives from Wichita State University and Wichita Public Schools attended the National Association for School-University Partnerships (NASUP) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., where the institutions received the NASUP Exemplary School-University Partnership Award. Pictured (left to right): Stacy Chestnut, English teacher at East High School, Wichita Public Schools; Holly Ingram, assistant superintendent of learning services, Wichita Public Schools; Tammy Martin, executive coordinator of new teacher induction, Wichita Public Schools; and Heidi Stinchcomb, associate dean of the College of Education at Wichita State University.

Wichita State University College of Education and Wichita Public Schools receive national partnership award