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Wichita State’s impact on arts and culture extends throughout Kansas | Wichita State News

…The study also documents the impact of arts and culture on quality-of-life aspects such as mental health and producing a creative workforce. “Our mission is trifold – economic, education and culture,” Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan, vice president for strategic engagement and planning at Wichita State. “That culture piece of being a community where people want…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/12-dec/arts_4.php

Jobs at WSU

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

…applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cybersecurity. We seek an innovative scholar and educator who will contribute to the department’s teaching mission, research profile, and applied learning initiatives. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop and sustain a productive…

https://jobs.wichita.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-cybersecurity-wichita-kansas-united-states

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WSU Tech Dental Assistant program moves to Advanced Education in General Dentistry facility

…that the CHP and WSU-Tech are currently engaged in,” she says. “We are excited about this opportunity and future opportunities with WSU-Tech.” The mission of Wichita State University is to be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Wichita State is a doctoral research university enrolling nearly…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/10-oct/dental-assistant-aegd-release.php

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Communication student’s ‘Reading Solar Probe’ captures hearts to win NASA challenge

…happy and very excited.” The challenge Workentine took on was “On the Way to the Sun.” His objective was to tell a creative story about the Parker Solar Probe’s mission to the Sun in a way that would be engaging to young audiences. The NASA challenge took place over two days, with roughly 36 hours available for participants to work on projects. He took…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/10/communication-students-reading-solar-probe-captures-hearts-to-win-nasa-challenge/

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Groover Labs grant to boost innovation opportunities for Wichita State students | Wichita State News

…outreach events open to the public. “By fusing our Project Innovation Hub with Groover Labs’ ACCEL-KS resources, this partnership strengthens WSU’s mission as Kansas’ premier urban public research university,” said Dr. Steven Skinner, interim dean of the College of Engineering. “Together we are scaling applied learning, accelerating Kansas ideas to market,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2025/07-july/groover_3.php

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Wichita State University receives $2.5 million grant to launch paid humanities internship program| Wichita State News

…humanities students over the life of the grant. “We are proud to receive this grant from the Mellon Foundation to expand paid applied learning in ways that advance WSU’s mission and directly benefit our community,” said Wichita State President Rick Muma. “This program will showcase to employers across Kansas the tremendous value humanities students can…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2026/02-feb/mellon_1.php

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WSU is the No.1 transfer destination for community college transfer students, again

…the benchmark of being Kansas #1 transfer destination each year, and we’re honored to hold that title for eight years running,” says Bobby Gandu, director of admissions. “While we take pride in serving so many transfer students each year, the greatest satisfaction we observe is that they’re successful students contributing mightily to our academic…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/03-march/transfer_destination_19.php

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WSU hosts first Computer Careers Day

…in the future. The event is being led by the College of Engineering, in partnership with the Barton School of Business, the College of Fine Arts and WSU Tech, Undergraduate Admissions, and the Career Services Center. “We wanted an event broad in scope that could introduce students to all the options at Wichita State, which offers seven different degrees…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/03-march/computer_careers_day_19.php

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The Fab 50: Dean's Advisory Board helping transform WSU's Barton School of Business | Wichita State News

…of the Barton School. “I feel very honored and privileged to work closely with such a fine team.” The Dean’s Advisory Board serves to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the Barton School. By sharing ideas and making recommendations, each member helps the growth and development of the school and its commitment to excellence. Since Dr. Genin’s…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/11-nov/DAB_7.php

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WSU alumna rescues animals through her nonprofit

…she now uses for the nonprofit she started in 2013. Sarah is the executive director and founder of Wichita Animal Action League (WAAL). WAAL is a nonprofit with the mission to be there for animals in Wichita and surrounding areas that are neglected, abused and abandoned each year. The organization works to save animals in crisis. Big or small, they try …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/09-sept/sarah_coffman_nonprofit_5.php

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Wichita State ATLAS revolutionizes the aviation industry

… and experiment with industry-scaled equipment that would typically require an equipment manufacturer or teaching-scaled equipment from a college or university. “Our mission is to promote automated manufacturing as a whole. We want them to experiment and see what works best,” Seneviratne said. How it all works Every research topic follows the same protocols.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/06-jun/ATLAS_9.php

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President John Bardo led strategic and physical transformation of WSU

…in motion in his first year had the ambitious vision of WSU becoming the internationally recognized model for applied learning and research, with the accompanying mission as an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Among accomplishments of Dr. Bardo’s time at Wichita State: Creation and implementation…

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

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OneRise partners with WSU's Suspenders4Hope mental wellness program | WSU News

…poised to expand this movement across Kansas and beyond,” said Dr. Jessica Provines, wellness AVP at Wichita State University and co-founder of Suspenders4Hope. “Our mission is to bring hope to people in moments of despair by uniting all sectors--education, business, healthcare and others in this effort. This collaboration will enhance mental health…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2025/03-march/onerise_7.php

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Projects

…project was funded by EPA Region 7. Pollution Prevention The EFC is partnering with K-State Pollution Prevention Institute to improve community awareness of harmful air emissions. Through industry calls, staff training, and community engagement and education, this project seeks to make neighborhoods close to manufacturing heathier. You can be involved in…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/projects_overview.php

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Fuzzy's Taco Shop coming to Wichita State's Braeburn Square

…and grand opening of the Shocker Store and includes the “Sip and See Party," campus and Pizza Hut Museum tours, Final Friday at GoCreate and more. The mission of Wichita State University is to be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Wichita State is a doctoral research university enrolling nearly…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/08-aug/Fuzzys_Wichita_State.php

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Fifteen high schoolers win Rudd Scholarship to attend Wichita State

…can be found www.ruddfoundation.org, Twitter (@RuddFoundation), Instagram (@ruddfoundation), Facebook (@RuddFoundation) or LinkedIn. The mission of Wichita State University is to be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Wichita State is a doctoral research university enrolling nearly 15,000 …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/03-march/rudd_scholarship_wsu_19.php

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Creative Classrooms Start Here: How Five Wichita State Students Are Making Learning Fun with Tutor (316)

…the Tutor (316) team, Kendah Ballout takes drawing requests from the rest of the team as well as working on her own projects. Her work directly supports the team’s mission while reinforcing her own path as an art education major. Creating practice materials for students has required Kendah to research Kansas educational standards. This has given her a…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Tutor_316.php

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More than baseball: Wichita State Rudd Scholars teach and learn with League 42 students | Wichita State News

…role in pairing the two groups. He came to League 42 games unannounced, Lutz said, liked the mission and the relationship started. “Through that Rudd Foundation donation, we were able to start to really put our dreams into action,” Lutz said. “The Rudd Scholars is an incredible partnership for us.” Many of those dreams, to be sure, are about hitting and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/10-oct/ruddbaseball_2.php

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WSU’s HealthHum intertwines health care and humanities | Wichita State News

…humanities into biomedical studies. The organization emphasizes the pivotal role of interdisciplinary teams in decision-making for improved patient outcomes. HealthHum's mission is to foster a more compassionate health care system by considering holistic perspectives beyond traditional biomedical approaches. Wichita State University is not just reshaping…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/03-march/healthum_3.php

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The Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

… available at wichita.edu/nse and are due February 1. If you have questions, please contact Trish Gandu at trish.gandu@wichita.edu. Great Plains Honors Council Conference Submission Deadline - Feb. 7 The Great Plains Honors Council is a great conference for all students, particularly students who have never presented at a conference. It is a student-friendly…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-1-29-2021.php