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First generation students sets the model for others to follow

First generation student sets the model for others to follow Seth Crawford 12/06/2018 11:54:55 AM December 6, 2018-- First generation student Ana Lopez found that determination and passion trumped uncertainty every time. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third bullet This is the fourth…

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Former Wichita State First Lady Deborah Bardo dies | Wichita State News

Former Wichita State First Lady Deborah Bardo dies WSU Strategic Communications 04/15/2022 08:48:55 AM April 15, 2022 — Deborah J. (Davis) Bardo, former first lady of Wichita State University, died April 15, 2022. Mrs. Bardo was married to WSU’s 13th president, Dr. John Bardo, for 44 years until his death on March 12, 2019. She is survived by their son,…

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Barton School launches Executive-in-Residence program, names Spirit AeroSystems CEO as first executive | Wichita State News

Barton School launches Executive-in-Residence program, names Spirit AeroSystems CEO as first executive WSU Strategic Communications 04/30/2021 01:32:06 PM May 3, 2021 - The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has launched its Executive-in-Residence program. This program will provide Barton School students, faculty and the Wichita…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/05-may/executive_3.php

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Wichita State chosen as site for Kansas’ first Internet Exchange Point | Wichita State News

Wichita State chosen as site for Kansas’ first Internet Exchange Point Strategic Communications 11/29/2023 10:18:08 AM Nov. 29, 2023 — The first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Kansas is slated to be located at Wichita State University, improving internet access, affordability and speed for WSU, Innovation Campus and Shocker Neighborhood…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/11-nov/ixp_3.php

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Wichita State chosen as site for Kansas’ first Internet Exchange Point | Wichita State News

Wichita State chosen as site for Kansas’ first Internet Exchange Point WSU Strategic Communications 11/29/2023 11:30:48 AM Nov. 29, 2023 — The first carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Kansas is slated to be located at Wichita State University, improving internet access, affordability and speed for WSU, Innovation Campus and Shocker Neighborhood…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/11-nov/ixp_3.php

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First ‘adopted’ artwork to be unveiled at the Ulrich

Join the unveiling of the first covered work in the Art Matters Adopt-a-Sculpture campaign. Participants will gather at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 29 at the Ulrich Museum of Art in honor of donor Peri Widener, who has adopted Joan Miró’s “Personnages Oiseaux,” the artist’s largest U.S. work and only glass mosaic, famously located on the facade of the Ulrich.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/27/first-adopted-artwork-to-be-unveiled-at-the-ulrich/

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First-Generation Student Organization (FGSO) Constitution and Bylaws

Article I: Organization Name The name of the organization shall be: First Generation Student Organization Constitution (FGSO) Article II: Purpose Statement The First Generation Student Organization seeks to raise awareness within Wichita State University’s student and professional community through activities and programs designed to foster the education of …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/firstgen/fgso_constitutionbylaws.php

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President Muma and First Gentleman Case will join KMUW’s on-air pledge drive March 25

President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case will join KMUW on air at 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 25 for its pledge drive, where they are matching donations dollar for dollar. Tune in to KMUW 89.1 FM or listen at kmuw.org. Others at Wichita State will join KMUW throughout the week, including Telly McGaha, president and CEO of the WSU Foundation and Alumni…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/23/president-muma-and-first-gentleman-case-will-join-kmuws-on-air-pledge-drive-march-25/

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WSU’s first gentleman uses agronomy background to help transform Woolsey Hall landscaping

Woolsey Hall, home of the Barton School of Business, recently underwent its first strategic exterior landscaping cycle under the watchful eye of Rick Case, WSU’s first gentleman. Case was kind enough to volunteer his time to the project, guiding and facilitating the reimagining and amplification of Woosley Hall’s exterior while also ensuring that the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/01/wsus-first-gentleman-uses-agronomy-background-to-help-transform-woolsey-hall-landscaping/

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Bronze Propeller Competition | Aerospace Engineering, Wichita State University

…electric-powered aircraft to fly a challenging mission. Names of undergraduate winners are engraved on the Bronze Propeller trophy. Quote What I cannot build, I cannot understand. First Line Credit Feynman Second Line Credit Suppress quote marks 2027 Competition Information Time: May 1st, 2027 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Wichita State University…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/aerospace/involvement/bronze-propeller-competition.php

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First-generation graduates get free cord

Spring and summer 2022 first-generation students can get a free gold and white braided cord 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 313). The cord is provided by the F1RST Generation Coordinating Council and the F1RST Generation Student Organization to acknowledge those who are the first in their family to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/14/first-generation-graduates-get-free-gold-and-white-braided-cord/

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Barton School surprises Belle Plaine senior, first-generation college student with $50,000 Clay Barton Scholarship

Barton School surprises Belle Plaine senior, first-generation college student with $50,000 Clay Barton Scholarship Barton School of Business 02/18/2026 01:35:34 PM On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, members of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University visited Belle Plaine High School to surprise senior Alyssa Pace with the 2026 Clay Barton…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/02-18-26-2026-clay-barton-scholar-2026.php

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First-Generation College Student Named 2023 Barton Scholar

First-Generation College Student Named 2023 Barton Scholar Barton School of Business 02/21/2023 08:00:10 AM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has awarded Isabella (Bella) Kilman, a senior from Valley Center High School, the 2023 Clay Barton Scholarship. The $50,000 scholarship is one of the largest business scholarships in…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/02-21-23-2023-barton-scholar.php

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President Muma and First Gentleman Case join KMUW’s on-air pledge drive Sept. 25

President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case will join Debra Fraser, KMUW general manager. on air for KMUW’s pledge drive from 7 to 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 where they are matching donations dollar for dollar. Tune in at 89.1 or at kmuw.org.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/24/president-muma-and-first-gentleman-case-join-kmuws-on-air-pledge-drive-sept-25/

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WSU Physical Education student throws out first pitch at Wichita Wind Surge game

Wichita State physical education student Ian Stevens had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the Wichita Wind Surge game Aug. 28 during Credit Union of America’s Educators Night. The evening recognized educators and future teachers who make a lasting impact in classrooms and communities. Stevens was recently named the 2025 Physical Education Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/02/wsu-physical-education-student-throws-out-first-pitch-at-wichita-wind-surge-game/

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Join Wichita State’s First-Generation Honor Society

Wichita State’s First-Generation Honor Society — the Alpha Alpha Alpha, or Tri-Alpha — is seeking students who want the opportunity to develop their leadership skills while growing and developing a new student-led organization. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 25 in preparation for membership induction Nov. 8. Qualifications include: Neither of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/15/join-wichita-states-first-generation-honor-society/

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Join Cohen Honors General Assembly and First-Year Colloquium Celebration April 2

The Cohen Honors College Student Council, Faculty Council and deans cordially invite faculty and staff to the Cohen Honors College General Assembly and First-Year Colloquium Celebration in the Beggs Ballroom from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2. The event is celebrating 10 years of the Cohen Honors College along with all of the Honors Eras since the 1957…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/25/join-cohen-honors-general-assembly-and-first-year-colloquium-celebration-april-2/

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President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case join KMUW for spring fundraiser

President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case will be on KMUW starting at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 27 during KMUW’s spring pledge drive. Listen in on 89.1 FM. They will be matching listener donations. Listeners can make a donation by calling 316-978-6700, using the KMUW smartphone app or visiting the website.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/24/president-rick-muma-and-first-gentleman-rick-case-join-kmuw-for-spring-fundraiser-2/

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Barton School’s microcredential programs recognized as the first of their kind in the world

The Spero program at the Barton School of Business is the first in the world to offer 1EdTech TrustEd microcredential certified programs. 1EdTech is a global leader in educational technology, working to improve how people learn with digital tools. The certification guarantees that these courses are trusted and valuable, giving students an edge in their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/14/barton-schools-microcredential-programs-recognized-as-the-first-of-their-kind-in-the-world/

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Colby Eighth Grader Maddie McCarty Places First Nationally in the SIFMA Foundation’s National InvestWrite® Competition

Young Investing Pro Touts the Importance of Research to Generate Long-Term Returns New York, NY, March 9, 2023 – Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Maddie McCarty is getting a head start in investing. Now in 8th grade at Colby Middle School in Colby, Kansas, McCarty pored over her research into the financial…

https://kcee.wichita.edu/2023/09/05/colby-eighth-grader-maddie-mccarty-places-first-nationally-in-the-sifma-foundations-national-investwrite-competition/