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Wichita State’s public affairs program ranked nationally by U.S. News

… State’s public affairs program has been ranked near the top third of all graduate school programs of its kind in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for the 2024-2025 academic year. The program, housed in the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, emerged in 99th position, moving up from 118th place last year. Additionally, the public affairs…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/17/wichita-states-public-affairs-program-ranked-nationally-by-u-s-news/

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Student Affairs Department highlight: Office of Diversity & Inclusion

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion aims to cultivate and sustain an inclusive campus. It strives for academic excellence by creating an environment that educates, empowers and mobilizes the students, campus and community. In the community, members view themselves as ambassadors for fundamental freedoms and respect the differences in others. The office…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/28/student-affairs-department-highlight-office-of-diversity-inclusion/

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Texas Shocker Spotlight: Lexi Jensen

Lexi Jensen enjoys the amenities available in Wichita and the campus environment and academic offerings at Wichita State University. In her first months on campus, she dove into activities such as rowing and the Immersive Leadership Institute. Shockers come from all over, and students from selected major metropolitan areas in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/14/texas-shocker-spotlight-lexi-jensen/

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Win $1000 and showcase your excellence with the Library Research Award

…Award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). Submit your application, complete with a 500-word essay, due by April 8 and have a faculty member submit a letter of support, due by …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/01/win-1000-and-showcase-your-excellence-with-the-library-research-award/

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Applications open for Recruitment Faculty Fellows

Faculty members with an interest in recruiting future Shockers can apply to become a Recruitment Faculty Fellow. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are open through Friday, April 26. Recruitment Faculty Fellows work in partnership with the Office of Admissions to recruit new students to the university. The Faculty Fellows engage in both in-person and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/26/applications-open-for-recruitment-faculty-fellows-2/

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Students can enhance their research skills in LASI 170

…can be less stressful with a plan. In LASI 170, students tackle information overload by developing practical search strategies and critical thinking skills. It’s the key to academic success and informed decision-making in today’s digital landscape. The eight-week, one-credit class starting Aug. 19 (CRN 11732) and another session Oct. 10 (CRN 11733) is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/24/students-can-enhance-their-research-skills-in-lasi-170/

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Enhance your research skills in LASI 170

…can be less stressful with a plan. In LASI 170, you’ll tackle information overload by developing practical search strategies and critical thinking skills. It’s the key to academic success and informed decision-making in today’s digital landscape. The eight-week, one-credit class starting Aug. 19 (CRN 11732) and another session Oct. 10 (CRN 11733) is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/23/enhance-your-research-skills-in-lasi-170/

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Faculty invited to Provost Shirley Lefever’s Pedagogy Happy Hour Feb. 29

…Pedagogy Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 on the second floor of Ablah Library. Come see the new Faculty Lounge space and connect with colleagues across WSU academic colleges and programs. The mixer follows the Promoting Equity through Assessment Workshop from 3 to 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center or via Zoom…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/13/faculty-invited-to-provost-shirley-lefevers-pedagogy-happy-hour-feb-29/

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Faculty, staff are invited to Provost Lefever’s Pedagogy Happy Hour April 3

…at Provost Shirley Lefever’s Pedagogy Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3. Come see the new Wichita State Connect space and connect with colleagues across WSU academic colleges and programs. RSVP for the mixer online. The mixer follows the First-Generation Students: Exploring Teaching and Learning Implications Workshop from 3 to 4:45 p.m. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/18/faculty-staff-are-invited-to-provost-lefevers-pedagogy-happy-hour-april-3/

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Office of Admissions is hosting Black & Yellow Day Feb. 19

…Admissions invites high school juniors, seniors and college transfer students to the all-day event on campus where they have the chance to participate in sessions hosted by each academic college, tour campus and explore the applied learning opportunities available at Wichita State. The event is $15 per student and $5 per guest and includes lunch in Shocker…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/18/office-of-admissions-is-hosting-black-yellow-day-feb-19/

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Wichita State invites students to enjoy hot cocoa to kick off spring semester

Start the semester off warm and cozy by enjoying hot cocoa with the colleges. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 and Thursday, Jan. 18, the academic colleges at WSU will serve Shockers hot cocoa to ring in the new semester. Each college will serve the hot cocoa in their respective buildings: College of Applied Studies: Heskett Center and Corbin…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/11/wichita-state-invites-students-to-enjoy-hot-cocoa-to-kick-off-spring-semester/

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TRIO McNair Scholars Program is accepting applications

The McNair Scholars Program is accepting applications for 2024-25 academic year. McNair assists students who are underrepresented in higher education to prepare for graduate school. It will be hosting two informational events next month for students who are interested in learning more about the program. Wednesday, March 6: TRIO McNair Scholars Program…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/29/trio-mcnair-scholars-program-is-accepting-applications/

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Applications are open for Retention Faculty Fellows

Faculty members with an interest in supporting student success and persistence should apply to become a Retention Faculty Fellow. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are open through Monday, May 6. Retention Faculty Fellows support Strategic Enrollment Management goal three to “Increase persistence rates of degree seeking student populations.” The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/24/applications-are-open-for-retention-faculty-fellows/

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Ultra Training Course for Instructors now available

…course for all instructors and any interested others. The course, “Ultra Training for Instructors,” is now available in Blackboard in the “Courses” area, and all 2023-24 academic year instructors have been enrolled. In addition to the course, all enrollees have received a sandbox course shell called “Ultra Practice for Instructors,” which can be found in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/25/ultra-training-course-for-instructors-now-available/

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Call for fiscal year 2025 Educational Opportunity and student fee funding requests

…for the Educational Opportunity Fund and Student Services Fee for FY 2025. Through the student services fee, these programs provide financial support to facilitate students’ academic pursuits (Educational Opportunity Fund) or the funding of programs/activities delivered directly to students (Student Services). If you’ve submitted requests in the past, the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/08/call-for-fiscal-year-2025-educational-opportunity-and-student-fee-funding-requests/

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Science on Tap focuses on health benefits of nature

Join Wichita-area science enthusiasts for the last presentation of the academic year at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at Social Tap Drinkery on Wichita State’s Innovation Campus. Katlin Dunsing from the Kansas Dept of Wildlife and Parks) will present “Nurtured by Nature: The Cognitive and Physical Effects Nature Has on Humans.” Dunsing will present the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/13/science-on-tap-focuses-on-health-benefits-of-nature/

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TRIO DSS awarded CRLA recertification for tutor training program

…program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). For more than thirty years CRLA has been a leader in learning assistance, reading and academic support programs with almost 1,300 members and over 2,000 certified training programs worldwide. TRIO DSS has worked hard to develop a tutor training program that meets…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/28/trio-dss-awarded-crla-recertification-for-tutor-training-program/

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Dynamic duo Gene and Yolanda Camarena named Barton School’s spring 2024 Entrepreneurs-in-Residence

…a social justice and equity advocate in education, enriches the community with her invaluable insights. Together, they form an exceptional team poised to inspire and elevate our academic and entrepreneurial landscape. “Yolanda and I are deeply honored to embark on this meaningful journey as Entrepreneurs-in-Residence at the Barton School,” Gene Camarena…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/15/dynamic-duo-gene-and-yolanda-camarena-named-barton-schools-spring-2024-entrepreneurs-in-residence/

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Medical Laboratory Sciences student awarded endowed scholarship from Southcentral Pathology

…from Southcentral Pathology Laboratory for spring 2024. Isai was nominated by faculty in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences for his dedication and outstanding academic performance in the program. Jayron Banks, scholarship recipient in spring 2023, will continue to receive the scholarship in spring 2024. Congratulations Isai and Jayron.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/12/medical-laboratory-sciences-student-awarded-endowed-scholarship-from-southcentral-pathology/

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Four industry leaders appointed to WSU College of Applied Studies Dean’s Advisory Board

… Alicia Sanchez, Amy Williams, Ed O’Malley and Kyle Ellison have joined the board, each bringing a unique set of skills and experiences to enrich the strategic initiatives and academic pursuits of CAS. Alicia Sanchez: Spirit AeroSystems, global culture & DE&I manager Amy Williams: Spirit AeroSystems, global community relations & DE&I director Ed O’Malley:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/27/four-industry-leaders-appointed-to-wsu-college-of-applied-studies-deans-advisory-board/