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CORRECTION: Naloxone administration training available May 30 – Sign up now

…Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services is presenting DCCCA’s one-hour naloxone administration course from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 30 to the WSU community to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and respond to an overdose crisis using naloxone and other available resources. Students can sign …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/19/naloxone-administration-training-available-may-26-sign-up-now/

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Take a Substance Use & Mental Wellness Training session

…help faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder, and how to best support students and members of their community. Participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope T-shirt on completion of the training. If you are interested in attending, staff/faculty may register via myTraining on …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/08/take-a-substance-use-mental-wellness-training-session/

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Join a Substance Use and Mental Wellness Training

… help faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder and how to best support students and members of their community. If you are interested in attending, staff/faculty may register on myTraining through myWSU. Participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope T-shirt on completion of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/29/join-a-substance-use-and-mental-wellness-training/

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Mental Health Advocate highlight: Shocker Store

…different departments and individuals on campus who are advocates for mental health in hopes that their stories will inspire others to continue supporting one another in the community. The Shocker Store is being recognized as a mental health advocate for its support of the Suspenders4Hope program by offering the Suspenders4Hope T-shirts for sale, with …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/09/mental-health-advocate-highlight-shocker-store/

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Naloxone administration training available June 27 – Sign up now

…(HOPE) Services is presenting DCCCA’s one-hour naloxone administration course from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 27 in 238 Rhatigan Student Center, Meeker Room, to the WSU community to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and respond to an overdose crisis using naloxone and other available resources. Naloxone is a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/16/naloxone-administration-training-available-june-27-sign-up-now/

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FARE Office will hold Faculty Support Network discussion May 8

…of Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE) will hold a Faculty Support Network discussion from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 8 in 102C McKinley Hall. Dr. Rhonda Lewis, community psychology, will facilitate a conversation around the topic of navigating new guidance on language use and terminology as researchers and educators. Faculty are also…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/10/fare-office-will-hold-faculty-support-network-discussion-may-8/

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CAS faculty and staff lead first annual SELebration Conference centered on social-emotional learning

The first annual SELebration conference took place June 2 at the Maize Performing Arts Center, bringing together educators, counselors and school community members for a full day dedicated to social-emotional learning (SEL). Organized by Drs. Lyndsey Brown, Christie Henderson, Jill Wood and Kimberly Moody — all from the College of Applied Studies — the event…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/09/cas-faculty-and-staff-lead-first-annual-selebration-conference-centered-on-social-emotional-learning/

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UnitedHealthcare provides donation for development of health care analytics at WSU

…College of Health Professions and the National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation (NIRDT) took a major step forward with a $100,000 donation from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan for Kansas. The Kansas Center for Advancement of Healthcare (KCAH) will be a collaborative center comprised of major universities, hospitals, and other clinical…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/15/united-healthcare-provides-donation-for-the-development-of-healthcare-analytics-at-wsu/

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Center for Entrepreneurship announces new reporting structure

With the goal of furthering its mission to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship among the campus and community, Wichita State’s Center for Entrepreneurship has changed its reporting structure. Formerly part of WSU’s Barton School of Business, the center is now under the operation of the College of Innovation and Design, led by Dean Jeremy Patterson.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/14/center-for-entrepreneurship-announces-new-reporting-structure/

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Speech-Language-Hearing and dental clinics open this summer

…Clinic and WSU General Dentistry Practice at Wichita State are open throughout the summer, providing high-quality, affordable services to both the public and WSU community. The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides services to people across the lifespan who have communication difficulties, including speaking, hearing, swallowing and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/17/speech-language-hearing-and-dental-clinics-open-this-summer/

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Mental Health Advocate highlight: Office of Financial Aid

…different departments and individuals on campus who are advocates for mental health in hopes that their stories will inspire others to continue supporting one another in the community. The Office of Financial Aid is being recognized for its efforts in alleviating financial stressors for students and being advocates for mental health awareness on campus…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/06/06/mental-health-advocate-highlight-office-of-financial-aid/

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Provide your insights in Wichita State’s brand survey

…your input is vitally important. Your insights help us identify the strengths and challenges in our institution so that, together, we can best serve our students and our community. To this end, we’d like your feedback on what sets WSU apart and how we can further enrich our community. Your perspectives will help define who we are and steer our path…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/15/provide-your-insights-in-wichita-states-brand-survey/

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Assistance needed for state baseball, softball and track

…State’s campus May 29-30 and state track May 30-31. Last year, these activities brought more than 30,000 people to campus. The university is asking for help from the campus community to drive golf carts and staff Fan Alley during these events. New this year, Fan Alley will have food trucks, yard games and local area businesses May 30 and 31 along…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/05/assistance-needed-for-state-baseball-softball-and-track-2/

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Learn more about Founders’ Day of Giving

Shocker family, Wichita State University has a long history of individuals committed to making it a place where students and our entire community can learn and grow. This year, the WSU Foundation is hosting the first annual Founders’ Day of Giving to honor the legacy that was begun in September of 1895, which we continue to build today. This giving day will …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/01/learn-more-about-founders-day-of-giving/

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Women in Public Service

…and contribute. Become a Member Exploring My Role: Am I a public service professional? A professional in public service is an individual who dedicates themselves to serving the community. Our roles encompass diverse professions, such as educators molding young minds, healthcare professionals ensuring public well-being, and government officials and…

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

Jobs at WSU

Assistant Educator, American Sign Language Program

… position offers the opportunity to foster a new generation of ASL interpreters while contributing to a growing and collaborative language department that values applied learning, community engagement, and service. The successful candidate will help strengthen connections between the university, the Deaf community, and professional interpreting environments …

https://jobs.wichita.edu/jobs/assistant-educator-american-sign-language-program-wichita-kansas-united-states

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July 2023

…A NOVEL 6LI-BASED COMPOSITE (STTR PHASE I) PI/Department: Coleen Pugh, Chemistry Sponsor: Phase III Physics / Department of Energy Amount: $63,000 FREE TO BELIEVE: COMMUNITY DECLINE AND POLITICAL PERSUASION IN THE POST-INDUSTRIAL MIDWEST PI/Department: Kartikeya Saboo, Anthropology Sponsor: State of Kansas - URCA Amount: $4,500 RII TRACK-1: ADAPTIVE AND…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2023-07-Newsletter.php

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Conference for Positive Aging planned for April 15

The University Community Innovations for Positive Aging is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 15. Participants can attend online or in-person at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th Street North. The UPICA’s purpose is to promote positive aging and combat ageism within Wichita State and the broader community. Students, faculty, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/25/conference-for-positive-aging-planned-for-april-15/

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Make memories using ShockerSync

College is the perfect time to create long-lasting memories and friendships. Whether you’re into sports, arts, community service or something super niche, the ShockerSync calendar has events that cater to all interests: wichita.edu/shockersync.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/16/make-memories-using-shockersync/

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Adam Key, Barton School of Business

Missourian Adam Key was drawn to Wichita State for its welcoming community, affordability and emphasis on applied learning. Adam has built an impressive resume through internships, leadership roles and hands-on experiences with local businesses and startups.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/22/adam-key-barton-school-of-business/