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Vote for WSU in Best of Wichita categories

The Wichita Eagle has released its 2026 Best of Wichita nominations, and Wichita State has been nominated in several categories. The community can vote once a day for their choices in each category through the voting period until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. Eat & drink – Lunch Spot: Wichita State Food Truck Plaza Eat & drink – Sports Bar: Shocker Sports Grill…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/18/vote-for-wsu-in-best-of-wichita-categories-5/

WSU Foundation

A former Miss Black and Gold now wears the Miss Kansas 2023 crown

Wichita State performing arts graduate Courtney Wages ’21 — choreographer, dancer, teacher and community outreach manager at Wichita-based Envision, a nonprofit that provides vision rehabilitation services — was crowned Miss Kansas on June 10. She will represent Kansas in the 96th Miss America scholarship competition in 2024. “Kansas, I am ready to serve…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/a-former-miss-black-and-gold-now-wears-the-miss-kansas-2023-crown/

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Wichita State student’s debut documentary chosen for 2022 Tallgrass Film Festival | Wichita State News

…and Creative Industries recruitment and communications specialist 09/21/2022 02:14:02 PM Sept. 21, 2022 — The Tallgrass Film Festival has become a staple in Wichita’s arts community during the last 20 years, engaging audiences with world-class programming in a celebration of cinematic arts. The festival is known for connecting film-savvy audiences with…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/09-sept/CorriNewman_2.php

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Molecular Diagnostics Lab temporarily halting COVID test collection because of forecasted extreme cold | Wichita State News

… (Jan. 5) but will be closed for drive-thru specimen collection Thursday, Jan. 6 reopening specimen collection on Friday, Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. MDL will remain open for Community Collection Partner specimen drop-offs both days 6am-6pm. All tests results will come back in 24 hours. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/01-jan/mdl_pause_weather_8.php

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ShiftSpace Gallery | Pandemic Portrait Series

… the Wichita State ShiftSpace Student Group and the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries. Originally conceived to document how members of the Wichita State art and design community are coping and creating during a global pandemic, the project has expanded to reflect on more than one ongoing crisis. Amy Huser This spring, Amy Huser earned her Master …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/adci/galleries/shiftspace/projects/pandemic_portraits/index.php

Community Engagement Institute

Center for Organizational Development

Center for Organizational Development Our team serves nonprofit organizations, government entities, community coalitions and individuals in various areas of capacity building and developmental support. More information coming soon. OrganizationalDevelopment Our team helps organizations and communities create a shared vision, chart a course for progress, and …

https://communityengagementinstitute.org/centers-and-initiatives/cod/

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In the News

News Coverage Media contact: Samantha Corcoran, (316) 978-6301. Watch a car delivery! Several local news stations have covered our deliveries and captured some very happy drivers in action. The Wichita Eagle produced a video of our high school summer camp delivery to Maddilyn, Celia, Grettel, and Kamden. Local news station KWCH produced this great video of…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/experience/accessibility/gobabygo/media.php

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Kansas’ top transfer destination for a 12th straight year | Wichita State News

…bullet This is the fifth bullet This is the sixth bullet For the 12th straight year, Wichita State University is the most popular transfer destination for students at Kansas community colleges. Wichita State is working on extending that streak. Students who apply for admission and submit official college transcripts by April 1 could receive a $6,000…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/03-march/transfer_release_1.php

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Engage WSU

September 13, 2019 The Public Policy & Management Center and the Division of Diversity & Community Engagement present Engage WSU, a day that brings together University, public, nonprofit and community leaders for current research and knowledge exchange in public service. Who Should Attend → Local government managers→ Nonprofit professionals→ Elected…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/ppmc/PPMC_Projects/Engage_WSU.php

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August 2021

August 2021 09/06/2023 10:13:22 AM Congratulations to those who received grants in July! Please help the WSU community stay informed by forwarding any notices of funding opportunities and/or training sessions to research@wichita.edu for inclusion in the next newsletter. Good luck to all of you in your research efforts over the next month. Coleen Pugh, Vice…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2021-08-Newsletter.php

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Meet the Faces Behind Admissions: The Student Ambassador Society

… years, the Student Ambassador Society has developed leaders and promote volunteerism at Wichita State. These dedicated students leave their mark on the university and the greater community. Ambassadors Josh Mallard, Kaelyn Schroeder, Maya Douglas, Lesly Hernandez and Sameeha Rashid pose for a photo during the 2025 Student Ambassador Society Leadership…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2024/4_23_Volunteer_Week_SAS.php

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ShiftSpace, Wichita Festivals to light up downtown Wichita | Wichita State News

…and Wichita Festivals Inc. The event will take place near the gallery’s location at Groover Labs, 334 St. Francis Ave. ShiftSpace invites WSU students and community members to build an inflatable bubble using simple materials and step-by-step instructions provided by guest artist Kylie Brown, creator of the MULTIBUBBLE project. “When we started to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/10-oct/lights_5.php

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Advancing Language Access After Topeka Summit

By Rachel Showstack and Rommy Vargas-Bezzubikoff As linguistically diverse Kansans have proclaimed at community meetings across Kansas and even on video, improving healthcare interpreting services is a key step toward ensuring that every Kansan has an opportunity to achieve their highest possible level of health. Improving healthcare language access is a…

https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2023/11/03/advancing-language-access-after-topeka-summit/

WSU Foundation

Giving Wu Week

Each April, the WSU Foundation hosts Giving Wu Week – a celebration of generosity that invites the entire WSU community to give back. During this week, which runs from April 19-25, the WSU Foundation invites alumni, faculty and staff, community partners and friends to donate to an academic college of their choice through a gift to the Shocker Fund. Giving Wu…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/giving-wu-week/

WSU Newsletters

WSU students explored Paraguay through honors study-abroad experience

…summer study-abroad program took eight WSU Honors College students to Asunción, Paraguay for an immersive cultural experience that included visits to schools, universities and community organizations. Students engaged in topics related to engineering, healthcare, education, arts and cooking. While in Paraguay, they visited Universidad Nacional de…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/07/29/wsu-students-explored-paraguay-through-honors-study-abroad-experience/

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Shocker Dining Services moves in sustainable direction | Wichita State news

…Services is taking steps to become more sustainable and reduce food waste on campus. The dining hall and Chartwells are committed to promoting sustainable practices in the WSU community. 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 bullet This is the fifth bullet…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/09-sept/dining_services_sustainability_4.php

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Two Hands Korean corn dog restaurant opening this week at WSU | Wichita State News

Two Hands Korean corn dog restaurant opening this week at WSU WSU Strategic Communications 09/18/2023 01:08:34 PM Sept. 18, 2023 — The community will soon have a new restaurant to choose from when Two Hands Corn Dogs opens on Wichita State University’s campus Friday, Sept. 22. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/09-sept/twohands_7.php

Jobs at WSU

WS Student Assistant- Communications & Marketing

…general office and event support as needed.This is an excellent opportunity for a student looking to gain hands-on experience in higher education marketing, event promotion, community engagement, and professional communications. Job SummaryA student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the …

https://jobs.wichita.edu/jobs/ws-student-assistant-communications-marketing-wichita-kansas-united-states-129faf6d-3bcf-47fa-a203-e43c0d3e4c14

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Campus update: Planning for summer and fall | Wichita State News

…WSU has rescinded all guidance requiring masks, social distancing and mass gathering limitations on our campus. However, we continue to strongly encourage our entire campus community to engage in these practices whenever possible. We also encourage everyone to get the vaccine when they become eligible. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/04-april/summer_fall_21_message_4.php

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2013 Honoree – Rod M. Stewart

… WSU Center for Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his many contributions to the local commercial real estate industry, to the Kansas CCIM Chapter and to the community of Wichita. Mr. Stewart has been a licensed commercial real estate broker involved in the sale, exchange, leasing and management of commercial real estate for 43 years.…

https://realestate.wichita.edu/laa-2013/