A child plays with a piano while a group of WSU physical therapy student's watch over and provide guidance.

Dr. Stephanie Newbold Joins the Heartspring Program Committee

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Stephanie Newbold, Director of the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, has been appointed to the Program Committee at Heartspring. Located in Wichita, Heartspring is a dedicated therapeutic school and pediatric clinic that provides interdisciplinary therapies that help children with neurodevelopmental differences realize their full potential in communication, social interactions, mobility, and daily living. Heartspring also partners with WSU’s College of Health Professions to provide physical therapy and audiology services.

Nathan York, Dr. Stephanie Newbold, and Luke Grimes pose for a photo at the KCCM Spring Conference after KACM Scholarship Winners were honored.

Two Hugo Wall Students awarded KACM Scholarships

Hugo Wall School proudly announces that two students have been awarded scholarships from the Kansas Association of City/County Management (KACM). Luke Grimes received the Virgil Basgall Scholarship, and Nathan York received the KACM Scholarship.

WSU's Public Affairs Graduate Program Achieves Historic Ranking and Recognition for Excellence in Public Finance

The Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs has achieved its highest ranking ever in the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings. The school is now ranked #92 out of 266 public affairs graduate programs nationwide, moving up four spots from last year. Regionally, Hugo Wall ranks #16 in the Midwest and is second in Kansas. The Public Finance and Budgeting specialty is ranked #17 nationally, tying with Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.

Mercy Umeri, Ed.D

Dr. Mercy O. Umeri Joins Kansas Leadership Center's Leadership Edge Program

We are proud to announce that Dr. Mercy O. Umeri, Assistant Teaching Professor and MiniMPA Coordinator at Wichita State University's Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, has been selected to participate in the Kansas Leadership Edge Program hosted by the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC).

Sedgwick County Budget Simulator - Help us prioritize our funding and resources

Engaging the Community: Sedgwick County Budget Simulator Launches

The Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs is proud to announce our latest collaboration with Sedgwick County, the launch of an innovative Budget Simulator designed to enhance public engagement and transparency in the budgeting process. This interactive tool allows residents to actively participate in shaping the financial future of their community.

Dr. David Guo, Travis Babcock, Kate Schieferecke and Dr. Stephanie Newbold pose for a photo at the KCCM Spring Conference after KACM Scholarship Winners were honored.

Two Hugo Wall Students awarded KACM Scholarships

Hugo Wall School proudly announces that two students have been awarded scholarships from the Kansas Association of City/County Management (KACM). Kate Schieferecke received the Virgil Basgall Scholarship, and Travis Babcock received the KACM Scholarship.