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Wichita State begins celebration of 125 years as educational, cultural and economic leader | Wichita State News

… 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 This is the sixth bullet Our fight song asks us to “Hail, Hail Wichita.” Our alma mater ends with the verse, “O Wichita, Here’s to you.” Here’s to you for 125 years, from Fairmount College to the University of Wichita to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/07-july/WSUanniversary125_6.php

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Wichita State launches COVID-19 Voluntary Asymptomatic Surveillance Testing Program | Wichita State News

…to monitor and address real-time trends and burden of the disease to make timely decisions for intervention and response. While this testing is not mandatory, WSU is asking students to consider taking part in this voluntary testing program to help protect our campus community. Read more about the COVID-19 testing program Wichita State University…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/10-oct/voluntary_testing_4.php

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Couple’s $3.5 million estate gift will provide scholarships for Wichita State University students with financial need | Wichita State News

…an estate gift of $3.5 million to the WSU Foundation to endow a general scholarship fund for Wichita State University students who demonstrate financial need. The couple asked to remain anonymous. They commented that: “WSU has been important to our family, and we want to assure that future students continue to have access to transformational…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/01-jan/gift_2.php

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Kansas City student awarded full-ride Sexton Scholarship to attend Wichita State | Wichita State News

…Technological and Scientific Olympics. Her career goal is to become a business attorney. On her scholarship application, she wrote: “If one of my debate students asked me what my one true goal at Wichita State University was, I would tell them that it was to do my absolute best to make sure that everything I have accomplished in high school was not in vain…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/01-jan/sexton_2.php

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Jerry Moran Center to be dedicated at Wichita State | Wichita State News

…State’s Crash Dynamics, Virtual Engineering, Virtual Flight Testing and Building Blocks Laboratories, part of the National Institute for Aviation Research. All media are asked to RSVP prior to the event. Wichita State University serves as the Kansas urban-based research university, enrolling more than 15,000 students from every state in the U.S. and more…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/04-april/moran_dedication_9.php

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Two students win a total of $50,000 Jabara Scholarships to attend Wichita State | Wichita State News

…developer on the side. This is all in addition to his community service with the local Food Bank and delivering sack lunches to shelters with his Youth Group. When asked about his future at WSU he said “Entrepreneurship seems to be my calling. I’m looking forward to attending Wichita State,” he said. Erin Jacobson Erin is from Leawood, Kansas and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/02-feb/Jabara_release_5.php

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Real Talks encourage respectful conversations on tough topics | Wichita State News

…the 2020 elections, and the insurrection at the Capitol. To register, visit the ODI events page on the Wichita State website. Participants are asked to follow what’s called Vegas-style conversational expectations: Facilitators have the right to halt the discussion and maintain order. Be present and respectful in the space. WAIT: Why Am I Talking? Or why…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/02-feb/realtalk_7.php

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Wichita State University to close due to inclement weather Monday, Feb. 15 | Wichita State News

…State University campus: Because of expected inclement weather, Wichita State University will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15. Classes are canceled. Students and employees are asked not to come to campus. Employees should only work remotely if directed to do so by their supervisor. All employees should follow Inclement Weather procedures for timekeeping …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/02-feb/weather_closing_3.php

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Wichita State closing Tuesday due to inclement weather, potential power outages | Wichita State News

…and students’ access to Blackboard and the internet, all classes – including in-person, remote, hybrid, Zoom and asynchronous – are canceled. Students and employees are asked not to come to campus. Employees should only work remotely if directed to do so by their supervisor. Those employees whose work is essential to campus operations should contact their…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/02-feb/weather_closing_tuesday_3.php

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WSU art exhibition uses clothing as a catalyst for storytelling | Wichita State News

…associate professor of art education. “In the life of a piece of clothing, there are multiple miniature stories we don’t usually pay attention to,” Ramos said. “We asked students to use their piece of clothing to reflect on a personal narrative. Once it’s turned into an art object, it allows others to connect with that story.” The resulting student work is…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/06-jun/lima_release_7.php

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Wichita State students go phishing to reveal cybersecurity vulnerabilities

…all organizations, receive a major percentage of its total emails as spam and phishing,” Rodee said. Recipients of suspicious emails are asked to avoid clicking any links, forward such emails to spamreport@wichita.edu, and then delete them. “We collect this data from user reports and automated systems to help better assess and act on risks to the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/06-jun/phishing_release_3.php

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NSF awards WSU researcher $200K to study fairness in facial recognition | Wichita State News

… may be wrongly identified. In February, 50 civil and immigrant rights groups – including the ACLU and Amnesty International – sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for a moratorium on all federal government use of facial recognition technology and other forms of biometric technology until Congress implements safeguards to prevent harm to people who…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/08-aug/eyes_3.php

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Shocker alum receiving honorary doctorate for distinguished achievement in technology | Wichita State News

…on his own. After receiving financial support from his family in Pakistan while working on his master’s degree, Raza didn’t feel comfortable asking for another year of aid from them during his last year. He asked one of his instructors — Hamid M. Lankarani professor of mechanical engineering at Wichita State, for work as a graduate assistant. “I wanted to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/12-dec/Khalid_RazaR_3.php

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Wichita State earns high national ranking for its support of low-income students

…based on dozens of factors. This helps us to retain them at higher levels once they are here and reduces some of the negative stigma that comes with asking for help.” The SMI was founded on the principle that growing disparity in economic opportunity is the most pressing problem of our time, and that higher education is in the strongest position…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/12-dec/SMI_release_1.php

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Wichita State lab develops triple-virus test to meet community need | Wichita State News

…In 2020, the flu season was largely diminished because of the rigorous health and safety protocols put in place in response to COVID-19, including mask mandates, social distancing requirements, remote schooling, and virtual work environments. “I think it’s important that people know that influenza is actually a really serious virus,” Nickel said. “We…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/12-dec/ric_3.php

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19 schools to compete in 23rd annual Kansas BEST robotics competition | Wichita State News

…Koch Arena. The BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) competition challenges students to build a remote-controlled robot that accomplishes a defined task within a competitive setting. The competition includes an opportunity for teams to earn a big bonus if they can complete an autonomous task during their matches. Professional engineers…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/11-nov/best_7.php

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WSU announces winners of $64,000 Gore Scholarship | Wichita State News

… recipients of the Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships. Each student will receive a $64,000 scholarship to attend WSU in fall 2022. Caden Carlson, Aurora High School in Aurora, Nebraska Brynna Mays, Topeka West High School Audrey Menzies, Piper High School in Kansas City, Kansas The students competed in the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational in November,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/01-jan/Gore_1.php

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Wichita State alums regard Ukraine as a second home: ‘It rips your heart out’ | Wichita State News

…This is the fourth bullet This is the fifth bullet This is the sixth bullet In 2006, two former Wichita State students traveled to Ukraine to teach for the Peace Corps. Locals asked if the Americans knew Britney Spears. They helped them learn a language. They welcomed them with foods such as borscht and layered salads with beets, eggs and mayonnaise. Some…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/03-march/clarks_release_6.php

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Statement from WSU President Richard Muma | Wichita State News

… recent weeks, ones that I did not believe could be addressed. This decision is in the best interests of Wichita State, our coaches and staff, and our student-athletes. I have asked Senior Associate Athletic Director / SWA Sarah Adams to serve as our Interim Director of Athletics and I am confident that she will provide us with the leadership, stability and …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/05-may/05042022_8.php

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President's update to community on WSU athletic director search process | Wichita State News

…person on board as quickly as possible. This is an important hire for our university, and while we will engage an experienced search firm to assist us in the process, I have asked six members of the Wichita State community to advise me throughout the search. These individuals all have a great passion for Wichita State, share our vision for leadership,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/05-may/advisory_8.php