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November 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Preston Hamby

November 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Preston Hamby 11/03/2025 09:00:00 AM After earning his associate degree in Applied Computing with a focus on Cybersecurity in July 2024, Preston Hamby found a role that keeps him constantly learning and busy. He now works in general IT at DJ Engineering in Augusta, Kansas, handling just about everything tech-related. “I’m a…

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October 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Elias Brownlee

October 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Elias Brownlee 10/01/2025 09:00:00 AM Elias Brownlee, a December 2024 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, started his Ennovar journey as a Software Developer intern at Textron. Today, he works as a Data/ITS Engineer at GFT, contracted through the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). In his…

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Two Wichita State alumni win U.S. Presidential Awards for Excellence | Wichita State News

Two Wichita State alumni win U.S. Presidential Awards for Excellence Jennifer Lane, CAS 04/07/2022 08:06:07 AM April 7, 2022 — Two Wichita-area teachers who graduated from Wichita State University’s School of Education were recently recognized for their outstanding work in the classroom by the White House with the Presidential Award for Excellence in…

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February 2026 Alumni Spotlight: Christine Tran

February 2026 Alumni Spotlight: Christine Tran 02/02/2026 09:00:00 AM Christine Tran is a BBA student in Economics and Management Information Systems, graduating in May 2026, and currently works as a Co-op Data Analyst for Sales and Marketing at Textron Aviation’s West Campus. In her role, she focuses on data provision, reporting, and analysis to support…

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WSU Foundation

Notable news at the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement

Staff Accomplishments Darin Kater Darin Kater Senior Vice President Darin Kater was recently appointed as president of the Rotary Club of East Wichita, an organization he has long been a part of. With a history in Wichita dating back to 1911, the Wichita Rotary is a highly engaged group of local members working to organize service activities and develop…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/notable-news-at-the-wsu-foundation-and-alumni-engagement-5-1-2/

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January 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Le

January 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Kevin Le 01/03/2025 11:45:43 AM Kevin Le, a 2022 graduate with a B.S. in Computer Science, is thriving as a Software Development Engineer in Test at Veeva Systems, a leading cloud software company serving the life sciences industry. Based in San Francisco, Kevin creates automated testing frameworks and tools that help bring…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2025/202501_jan_kevin-le.php

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February 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Vincent Huynh

February 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Vincent Huynh 02/03/2025 11:45:43 AM Vincent Huynh, an Ennovar Alumnus and Computer Science graudate, is currently a Software Developer at Koch Ag & Energy Solutions. There, he supports backend services for the logistics and trade of fertilizier using AWS. His role extends to Developer Experience (DevX) and Developer…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2025/202502_feb_vincent-huynh.php

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Two Wichita State alumni win Presidential Awards for Excellence

Two Wichita State alumni win Presidential Awards for Excellence WSU Strategic Communications 04/07/2022 08:26:38 AM April 7, 2022 – Two Wichita-area teachers who graduated from Wichita State University’s School of Education were recently recognized for their outstanding work in the classroom by the White House with the Presidential Award for Excellence in…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/04-april/pres_awards_6.php

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Shocker Alumni Town Hall with President Bardo

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WSU Foundation

Alumni honor WSU professor’s lifelong impact

Amy Drassen Ham, clinical professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences in WSU’s College of Health Professions, has been the faculty advisor for the HEALTH Student Association at WSU since its inception in 2005. It’s been a longtime dream of hers to create a scholarship supporting students in the organization. This year, the student association and a…

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WSU alumni honor their past with scholarship for international students

When Nighat Ara was 16 years old, she boarded a plane in Pakistan by herself to fly 7,000 miles around the world to Wichita State University and begin her collegiate career. What started as a lonely journey quickly turned into an unforgettable community and is what inspired Ara and her husband, Mosaddaq Turabi, to establish a scholarship at WSU for other…

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Guidelines for Mentees

HOW TO ENGAGE WITH ALUMNI MENTORS Alums who have joined the Political Science Mentoring Initiative have agreed to allow you to contact them for professional advice to help you learn skills and information leading you to success in your career journey. This means you can contact them for an initial one-on-one visit via phone, zoom, or in person for…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/polisci/guidelinesformentees.php

WSU Newsletters

Fiscal year deadline: RU reimbursements from WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement

All WSU reimbursements from Foundation funds to RU funds must be submitted no later than noon June 18 in order to be processed within the current fiscal year. When submitting your reimbursement request, confirm that all required documentation is included. Requests that are incomplete or missing documentation may cause delay. For more information regarding…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/15/fiscal-year-deadline-ru-reimbursements-from-wsu-foundation-and-alumni-engagement/

WSU Newsletters

Connecting with alumni and the community? You are advancing SEM Goal 1.3

…contributions of everyone on campus. Check out the featured strategy this week to see if it aligns with work in your area. Strategy 1.3: Promote greater campus connections with alumni and community supporters who can become ambassadors for the university with pride in and knowledge of the latest campus developments. Ideas for the classroom: Invite alumni …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/05/connect-with-alumni-and-community-and-advance-sem-goal-1-3/

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September 2026 Alumni Spotlight: Michael Boydo

September 2026 Alumni Spotlight: Michael Boydo 09/01/2026 09:00:00 AM Michael Boydo graduated in May 2026 with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. During his time with Ennovar, he worked as a Failure Analysis Intern at Integra Technologies, gaining industry experience before graduation. Today, Michael is an Electrical Engineer with Mortenson,…

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2020 Scherz (Event held in 2022)

CSD Outstanding Alumni Award The CSD Outstanding Alumni Award is given annually to our alumni who have shown outstanding achievement in the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. Nomination letters should detail the nominee's qualifications for the award and include their curriculum vita. Additional letters of support are optional, but…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/csd/alumni/OAA_archive/2020_Scherz.php

WSU Newsletters

Upcoming WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement fiscal year deadlines

… crucial for accurate financial reporting and budget management. Requisitions: To meet the campus departmental deposit deadline of June 23, Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) requisitions to reimburse WSU Restricted Use accounts from foundation funds are due by noon on Tuesday, June 17. All other requisitions for FY25…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/21/upcoming-wsu-foundation-and-alumni-engagement-fiscal-year-deadlines/

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WSU basketball alumni team, AfterShocks, tip-off at TBT this Friday

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) returns to Charles Koch Arena Friday, July 18. The AfterShocks — led by former Shockers Conner Frankamp, Markis McDuffie, Trey Wade and Rashard Kelly — are poised for another run at the $1 million prize. Their journey begins with a first round matchup against number seven No Excuses at 8 p.m. July 18 in Charles Koch Arena.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/15/wsu-basketball-alumni-team-aftershocks-tip-off-at-tbt-this-friday/

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A message to Alumni & Friends from Dean Friend: A Century of Opportunity. A Future We Build Together.

A message to Alumni & Friends from Dean Friend: A Century of Opportunity. A Future We Build Together. 10/12/2026 11:50:12 AM As we celebrate the College of Education's 100th anniversary, I am proud of our rich history at Wichita State University and the generations of Shockers who have made a difference in schools, organizations, and communities across…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2026-deans-message-alumni.php

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History of the Ascension Via Christi - Wichita State University School of Nursing

…State University School of Nursing, reflecting a decades-long partnership between the university and one of the state’s leading health care providers. A history of alumni and faculty leaders: Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), one of the most prestigious honors in the field of nursing. Elaine Steinke, PhD, APRN, CNS-BC Jan Riordan EdD, …

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