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Dr. Heather Henderson appointed as editor-in-chief for Pedagogy in Health Promotion

Dr. Heather Henderson, Associate Dean for Research, Compliance and Accreditation/Assistant Professor, Public Health Sciences – College of Health Professions Dean’s Office, was appointed as editor-in-chief for Pedagogy in Health Promotion.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/11/dr-heather-henderson-appointed-as-editor-in-chief-for-pedagogy-in-health-promotion/

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Savvy Scholar workshop – Citation management using Zotero

…30 online. There is no cost to attend. You can use Zotero to create citations and reference lists while writing your papers, share resources with your team and organize your research efficiently.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/08/savvy-scholar-workshop-citation-management-using-zotero/

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Shocker ID perks: University Libraries

Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to study, need help with research or just finding a new book to read, students have access to thousands of materials in Ablah Library. Does the library not have what you need? You can also borrow from libraries across the country, all for free, using Interlibrary Loans. You can also reserve private study spaces for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/27/shocker-id-perks-university-libraries/

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Dancing with the wildebeests: WSU senior transforms animal migration into choreographed art

Lille Nightingale combined her lifelong fascination with animals and her passion for dance to create a capstone project researching the emotional and physical challenges of wildebeest migration. Guided by a team of dedicated faculty mentors, she translated her research into a compelling group performance that reflects the patterns, struggles and shared…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/07/dancing-with-the-wildebeests-wsu-senior-transforms-animal-migration-into-choreographed-art/

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Human Performance Studies students earn first and second place at GRASP 2025

Two graduate students from Wichita State’s Department of Human Performance Studies took first and second place at the 2025 GRASP (Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects) symposium. Charvi Sharma, a master’s student in exercise science, earned first place for her research on the usability of neurocognitive mobile apps among adults with and without…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/30/human-performance-studies-students-earn-first-and-second-place-at-grasp-2025/

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2025 CAS award recipients announced

The College of Applied Studies is proud to announce this year’s faculty, staff and partner award recipients. These individuals represent excellence in research, teaching, service, innovation and collaboration across the college and university. University-level awards University Risk-Taker Award: Dr. Angela Beeler Excellence in Accessibility Award: Dr. Jason …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/23/2025-cas-award-recipients-announced/

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FARE will hold networking event and workshop Sept. 19 on how to promote your work as faculty

Promoting your work (and by extension, yourself) can be terribly uncomfortable and awkward, but it’s a necessary component of research networking and professional advancement. This fall, the Office of Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE) is holding a two-part Faculty Exchange series called “The Uncomfortable Art of Promoting Your Work…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/09/fare-will-hold-networking-event-and-workshop-sept-19-on-how-to-promote-your-work-as-faculty/

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Attend ‘Hidden Science in Engineering Materials’ seminar featuring three experts

Students, staff, faculty and industry partners are invited to attend the seminar, “Hidden Science in Engineering Materials,” hosted by the National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) and the College of Engineering. The seminar will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 24 in 110A Woolsey Hall. The speakers include Dr. James C. Ho, researcher and retired professor;…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/18/attend-hidden-science-in-engineering-materials-seminar-featuring-three-experts/

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Save the date for ‘Hidden Science in Engineering Materials’ seminar, hosted by NIAR and College of Engineering

Save the date for the seminar, “Hidden Science in Engineering Materials,” hosted by the National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) and the College of Engineering. The seminar will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 24 in 110A Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium. Students, staff, faculty and industry partners are invited to attend. The speakers include…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/11/save-the-date-for-hidden-science-in-engineering-materials-seminar-hosted-by-niar-and-college-of-engineering/

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Attend ‘The Hidden Side of EMS’ photo exhibition at the Ulrich Museum of Art

The WSU community and public are invited to explore the unseen world of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals through powerful photography and innovative research, featured through “The Hidden Side of EMS” photo exhibition at the Ulrich Museum. There will be a free panel session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 in the Dr. Sam and Jacque…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/15/attend-the-hidden-side-of-ems-photo-exhibition-at-the-ulrich-museum-of-art/

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Wichita State Department of Physical Therapy Student Handbook

…vision is to be a recognized leader in advancing the physical therapy profession by cultivating life-long learners through excellence in clinical practice, research, leadership, and service. DEPARTMENT GOALS The following goals are set to ensure students and graduates, faculty, and the Program meet or exceed expectations to remain in compliance with …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/pt/pt-student-handbook.php

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Youngmeyer Ranch building serves researchers, withstands prairie environment

For the past two years, Krista Ward, Wichita State alumna and researcher, has conducted research at the privately owned Youngmeyer Ranch in Elk County, located about an hour from Wichita. Youngmeyer Ranch is owned by the Youngmeyer Trust, which has granted Wichita State research and educational access to the property. The research facility cost…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/26/youngmeyer-ranch-building-serves-wsu-researchers-withstands-prairie-environment/

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University Faculty Awards to be held May 6

…2022 University Faculty Awards honorees will be recognized at 2 p.m. Friday, May 6 at the Marcus Welcome Center. The University Faculty Awards recognize excellence in teaching, research and creative activities. 2022 University Faculty Award Honorees: Excellence in Teaching: Manira Rani Young Faculty Scholar: Crystal Dozier Academy for Effective Teaching: …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/11/university-faculty-awards-to-be-held-may-6/

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A message from the president

…want to address them with you directly. To be clear, I attributed and cited all sources in my dissertation, and I have complete confidence in the integrity and originality of my research. These are technical oversights where text was reused, and those attributions did not have quotation marks, and I am taking steps to make corrections. Four weeks ago, I…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/07/a-message-from-the-president/

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Community Psychology Resources

Community Resources Kansas self-help groups. It also provides opportunities for research in the self-help community. Current grants awarded to the Community Program Advance Directive Grant: This project combines an educational intervention with an exploration of the barriers and incentives to completing advance directives: e.g., living wills and durable…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/psychology/graduate/community/communityresources.php

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Flint Hills Archaeological Conference

…of your choice) 12:50 p.m. Presentations 12:50-1:10: Examples of Clovis Long Distance Lithic Movements in the Central Great Plains, Steven Holen, Center for American Paleolithic Research 1:10-1:30: Rediscovering the Brady Artifact Site: A Glimpse inot Nebraska's Early Archaic Period, Kailyn Drain, University of Nebraska State Museum 1:30-1:50: Results from a…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/anthropology/archaeology/flinthills24.php

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WSU senior prepares for aviation workforce with NIAR internship

James Wright’s work in the Environmental Test Lab for the National Institute for Aviation Research includes measuring salt spray fallout, welding and CAD modeling. Through each day of his paid internship, one benefit stands out – problem solving. Wright, a Wichita State University senior majoring in aerospace engineering, is from Joplin, Missouri, and works…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/29/wsu-senior-prepares-for-aviation-workforce-with-niar-internship/

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Students who’ve used the library have the chance to win $1,000

Students can earn $1,000 by sharing how they’ve used University Libraries’ resources — like facilities, librarians or equipment — to support their research or creative projects, even if their project isn’t finished by the submisision deadline. The Library Research Award recognizes how students utilized library resources during the past academic year (summer …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/01/students-whove-used-the-library-have-the-chance-to-win-1000/

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Barb Myers

…at the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries since February 2025. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 2012; a Master of Arts in 2020 in History/Anthropology/Public Administration; and a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies-Anthropology in 2026. Barb founded the "Friends of the Wichita Pioneers" in 2016, a local nonprofit…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/School_of_Art_Design_and_Creative_Industries/Myers-Barb.php

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Barton School appoints Dr. Chris Broberg as interim director of the Center for Entrepreneurship

… Chris Broberg as interim director of the Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE). Broberg currently serves as associate professor of entrepreneurship and associate dean for faculty and research within the Barton School. The Barton School extends its sincere gratitude to Nancy Kersenbrock for her service as interim director. She will return to her longstanding…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/11/barton-school-appoints-dr-chris-broberg-as-interim-director-of-the-center-for-entrepreneurship/