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New report: Wichita State has dynamic impact on area economy | Wichita State News

…a dynamic impact on the area economy WSU Strategic Communications 11/04/2020 11:32:55 AM Nov. 4, 2020 -- Wichita State University's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released an economic impact analysis of Wichita State University. This report gives an analysis of the dynamic impact WSU has on Wichita, the region and the state…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/11-nov/wsu_dynamic_impact_9.php

WSU Foundation

Take a tour of Wichita State’s “off campus” facilities

No outliers to learning, research and service, these off-the-main campus university facilities count among Wichita State’s network of labs, clinics and studios that signal all kinds of interactions, using every type of bandwidth known. Enjoy a tour of these four centers: Shocker Studios, WSU South, 3805 E. Harry, School of Art, Design and Creative Industries…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/take-a-tour-of-wichita-states-off-campus-facilities/

WSU Newsletters

Wichita State faculty and staff featured in weeklong takeover of NPR’s ‘The Academic Minute’

… State University faculty and staff members were featured in a weeklong takeover of NPR’s “The Academic Minute,” a nationally syndicated public radio program that highlights research and scholarship from universities across the country, last week. “Nikki Keene Woods, Wichita State University – Why Patient Trust Determines Whether Technology Improves Care…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/10/wichita-state-faculty-and-staff-featured-in-weeklong-takeover-of-nprs-the-academic-minute/

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Wichita State plans expansion of in-person classes and activities | Wichita State News

…WSU has begun careful preparations for returning our campus to a more normal mode of operations for fall 2021. This includes an increase in in-person classes, as well as on-campus research, events, activities and community engagement. 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…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/03-march/fall_21_semester_release_4.php

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AI Forum: Building Ethical, Human-Centered AI at WSU

…Human-Centered AI at WSU 04/06/2026 08:22:06 PM April 9, 2026. 2:00pm in RS 261 Olive Room. Based on his recent paper, "Chatbots and human-human relationships: the need for research on potential downstream harms from generative AI" Justin Keeler will highlight potential consequences and offer ideation solutions on how to navigate during this era, then…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/transformation/rAI/News/2026_Keeler.php

WSU Newsletters

It’s Founders Day. Make your gift today

Today is Founders Day. For the next 24 hours, the entire Shocker community is coming together to support Wichita State students, programs, scholarships, research, student organizations and more. There has never been a better time to make your gift. Many funds across campus have special matches and challenges that can increase the impact of your support. No…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/17/its-founders-day-make-your-gift-today/

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Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

… Cohen Honors College Advisory Board. Honors Faculty in the News Congratulations to Noell Birondo, associate professor of philosophy, who accepted an invitation to be a visiting researcher for three months during the 2020 spring semester at the Institute for Philosophical Research, National Autonomous University of Mexico. Birondo will continue his research …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-oct-18.php

WSU Newsletters

Regents name four WSU employees as Faculty and Staff of the Year

…some of the Faculty and Staff of the Year for 2026. The program recognizes the outstanding contributions of faculty and staff at state universities to teaching, student success, research, institutional excellence and Kansas communities. Faculty of the Year: Dr. Amy Drassen Ham, clinical professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences in the College…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/16/regents-name-four-wsu-employees-as-faculty-and-staff-of-the-year-2/

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Archaeological Association of South Central Kansas (AASCK)

Archaeological Association of South Central Kansas Encouraged by the Department of Anthropology and hosted by the City Archaeologist Office of Wichita, KS, the Archaeological Association of South Central Kansas (AASCK) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation of Kansas prehistory. Its meetings and programs, which feature…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/anthropology/archaeology/aasck.php

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_CHP_SHERR_SCHOLAR_RELEASE

…when it was listed as a match on a career profile test. He decided to attend Michigan State University as a Zoology major and eventually graduated with two degrees; BS in Anthropology and BS in Science and Technology in Society. He then traveled to Ireland for a few years to study Archaeology and Sociology and work as a Science teacher. Imran loved the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/03-march/CHP_Sherr_Scholarship_Recipients_release.php

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_NEWS_RELEASE_PCORI_ENGAGEMENT_AWARD

…McCray-Miller have been approved for a $250,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The funds will support the exploration of the patient-centered model’s impact on health care needs across the lifespan to improve health equity for women in…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/02-feb/PCORI_Engagement_Award_release.php

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2020 updated Kansas Employment Forecast released

…Kansas Employment Forecast released WSU Strategic Communications 10/03/2019 07:30:28 AM Oct. 3, 2019 -- Wichita State University's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released an updated Kansas Employment Forecast. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third bullet…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/10-oct/employment_forecast_2019_10.php

Center for Management Development

Leadership obstacles for women

…different obstacles than the men that they work with in the workplace. While these challenges are many, today we’ll be discussing one of the more common issues: stereotypes. Research performed on stereotypes in the workplace, particularly on females in leadership roles, has shown that these stereotypes aren’t just believed by men- they’re also believed…

https://cmd.wichita.edu/2453-2/

WSU Newsletters

What constitutes a change in university operations for weather?

…of inclement weather, university leadership reviews local forecasts, evaluates transportation conditions, and assesses campus facilities, operations, and impact on courses and research activity. In the event an adjustment to normal operations is necessary, the university considers: Projected excessive wind chills, especially when combined with snow, ice …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/14/what-constitutes-a-change-in-university-operations-for-weather-2/

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Wichita State researchers develop stronger, tougher, lighter composite materials using helical carbon nanotubes technology | Wichita State News

Wichita State researchers develop stronger, tougher, lighter composite materials using helical carbon nanotubes technology WSU Strategic Communications 04/14/2025 02:33:20 PM April 14, 2025 — A research team at Wichita State University has developed a new nanocomposite material that could significantly enhance the strength, durability, multifunctionality and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2025/04-april/nanocomposites_research_3.php

WSU Foundation

These Shockers leave lasting legacies

ERLA A. (HUTCHINSON) ALEXANDER ’60, economics graduate who worked at Boeing in Wichita before relocating to New York and holding positions with the National Bureau of Economic Research and, later, Price Waterhouse. A CPA, she was also an accomplished violinist and a staunch supporter of women’s rights, having been twice elected treasurer of the National…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/in-memoriam-05/

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Save the date for the Kansas Economic Outlook Conference

Save the date for the Kansas Economic Outlook Conference WSU Strategic Communications 05/01/2019 03:21:46 PM May 2, 2019 -- The Center for Economic Development and Business Research , part of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University, is hosting the 40th Annual Kansas Economic Outlook Conference from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/05-may/outlook_conference_advisory.php

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Barton School Graduates Open New Brunch Spot in East Wichita

…School of Business at Wichita State University. Jacob O’Connor and Jon Peterson, who first met in high school and had other business ventures together in college, did extensive research and vetting before choosing to franchise Another Broken Egg Café. They will host a special VIP opening on Sept. 28 where 100% of sales will go to their charity partner, The…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/09-27-24-another-broken-egg.php

WSU Newsletters

Advancing privacy through data minimization

At the heart of the mission as a higher education institution is trust — trust from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and research partners. That trust depends on how responsibly personal information is handled. One of the most effective ways to protect privacy while supporting academic and operational excellence is through data minimization. Data…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/21/advancing-privacy-through-data-minimization/

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HOPE kits program expands to help new mothers through perinatal depression | Wichita State News

…10/24/2024 09:35:28 AM Oct. 24, 2024 - Wichita State is taking the successful HOPE kits program and adapting it to the perinatal population, in coordination with the Center for Research for Infant Birth and Survival (CRIBS) at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/10-oct/perinatal_release_7.php