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WSU Foundation

Mickey Armstrong ’45: life-long Shocker

… cultivated such an abiding interest in and support of alumni records, communications and, more generally, safeguarding the history and traditions of Wichita State University. Mickey Armstrong died Nov. 17, 2025, in Wichita. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Catholic Student Center, 1810 N. Roosevelt, Wichita, KS 67208 and Wichita State University…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/mickey-armstrong/

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About Us

…that all might find their spiritual path and opportunities to grow and serve one another. We are thankful to these current sponsors and all those who have contributed to the history of Ecumenical Christian Ministries at Wichita State. Here is a link to our staff members bios. Below are links that will take you to some of our major contributors…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/campus_ministry/sponsors.php

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WSIA Agenda and Minutes: November 29, 2022

…and growth. Muma discussed Wichita Biomedical Campus (working name) project. Is scheduled to be completed by 2026/2027. Largest capital investment in the downtown area in history. Innovation Campus Report. Tomblin reviewed his slides with the Board. Discussed intellectual property purpose and technology push model. Discussed impact on research and…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/innovation/wsia/meetings-and-minutes/2022-11-29-agenda-and-minutes.php

WSU Newsletters

Wichita State to help modernize and replace USAF’s ‘Nightwatch’ presidential emergency command center aircraft fleet

…between WSU’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and SNC, a global aerospace and national security company, is the most significant industry contract in the history of the university. Approximately 400 Wichita State students and staff are expected to work on this project, which will be conducted at NIAR’s Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/03/wichita-state-to-help-modernize-and-replace-usafs-nightwatch-presidential-emergency-command-center-aircraft-fleet/

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Wichita State breaks the top 10 in NSF’s engineering R&D rankings; No. 1 for aerospace R&D expenditures

…(NSF) Higher Education Research and Development Survey. Wichita State is also ranked No. 1 for aerospace engineering R&D expenditures for the first time in its history. For fiscal year 2023, Wichita State’s total of $327 million from all funding sources for aerospace ranks ahead of Georgia Institute of Technology ($294 million), Utah State…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/11-nov/NSF_release_3.php

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Clinical Psychology PhD Program

…but must have completed courses in general psychology, psychological statistics, and experimental psychology. Applicants also are required to have completed a course in History and Systems of psychology with a B- or better. Admission to the program requires a minimum GPA of 3.00, three letters of reference, and a career/goals statement. Application…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/psychology/graduate/clinical/index.php

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Trustees

…Advisory Team for the Greater Wichita Area Partnership and is the Secretary for the Midwest Urban Strategies Board of Directors. Lawing holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from the University of Kansas and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Wichita State University. Laurie Labarca, Chair, Term: 2025-2028 Laurie is the administrator for …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/boardoftrustees/Trustees.php

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GoCreate collaborates with partners to make face coverings

…and how they are here for the students,” Gerlach said. It’s been heartwarming to see people coming together during this difficult time in our history, McCollum said. “It truly has been a labor of love,” she said. “I would say that what we have helped coordinate and get the word out, and things have been nonstop steady since the second week of March.”…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/05-may/COVID_face_coverings_9.php

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Recruits

…program, visit here. Become a Shocker Bowler Do you want to be a part of one of the best men's college bowling programs in the country?! The Shocker Bowling Program has a proud history, boasting 24 national team championships along with 11 individual national championships. A host of PBA and PWBA champions honed their skills with us here in Wichita, KS.…

https://www.wichita.edu/athletics/bowling/recruit/index.php

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College of Fine Arts Advising Center

…Requirements Game Design Certificate Requirements Stage Management Certificate Requirements Voice Acting Certificate Requirements Minors Art and Design Minor Requirements Art History Minor Requirements Dance Minor Requirements Graphic Design Minor Requirements Music Minor Requirements Music Theatre Minor Requirements Theatre Minor Requirements

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/dean/Advising/certficates_minors.php

WSU Foundation

Shocker hoops great mentors schoolkids “one step at a time”

…1978 and 1979. During his career, he averaged 17.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, amassing 1,907 career points, which still ranks 7th in Shocker sports history, and 1,027 rebounds, which stands at 3rd in WSU record books. After graduating, he was selected in the third round of the 1979 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. He played nine games for…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shocker-hoops-great-mentors-schoolkids-one-step-at-a-time/

WSU Newsletters

Wichita State celebrates faculty at Tenure and Promotion Awards

…professor, sociology William Groutas, professor, chemistry Jodie Hertzog, professor, sociology Twyla Hill, professor, sociology Rannfrid Lasine-Thelle, professor, history Quan Lei, associate professor, psychology Mathew Muether, professor, physics Mohamed Nasser, associate professor, mathematics Brigitte Roussel, professor, modern and classical…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/27/wichita-state-celebrates-faculty-at-tenure-and-promotion-awards-2/

WSU Newsletters

Wichita State celebrates faculty at Tenure and Promotion Awards

…professor, sociology William Groutas, professor, chemistry Jodie Hertzog, professor, sociology Twyla Hill, professor, sociology Rannfrid Lasine-Thelle, professor, history Quan Lei, associate professor, psychology Mathew Muether, professor, physics Mohamed Nasser, associate professor, mathematics Brigitte Roussel, professor, modern and classical…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/27/wichita-state-celebrates-faculty-at-tenure-and-promotion-awards/

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William Parcell

…how some of the historical figures in science didn’t really know much about geology. For me it’s just fun trivia, for Will it is a major research topic. He has perused the History of Science Collection at the University of Oklahoma (surprisingly robust collection), he read through a book signed by Galileo, he has done research at the Vatican Library, and…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Service_Recognition/Bender_of_Twigs/Honorees/2026_Bender_of_Twigs/Parcell_William.php

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Tour de Shocks: Stop 10

…making their final Hoosier Classic appearance. Juniors Sydney Brummett and Hollyann Johansen join them along with sophomores Fania Cobo and Kayla Ovesny. Hoosier History: The women come into the Hoosier Classic as the three-time defending champions. The men are looking to return to match play after missing the match play portion last year. Post Season:…

https://www.wichita.edu/athletics/bowling/media/PressReleases/2016_2017_Releases/TDSStop10_2112017.php

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‘Voices from the Vault’ talk tonight

…and the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Funding for “Voices from the Vault” is provided by Humanities Kansas, a nonprofit organization that connects communities with history, traditions and ideas to strengthen civic life.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/27/voices-from-the-vault-talk-tonight/

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Global Business Badges

…In this badge, students will learn about globalization, its causes, and its impact on different stakeholders. Badge content will include an analysis of the history of globalization, and its effects, both positive and negative, on different stakeholders in society. Managing Across Cultures In this badge, students will learn about what culture is and…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/wpce/Badges/global-business.php

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Ruowen Shen Full Vitae

…University of Miami, 2013 B.A., International Politics, Beijing International Studies University, 2010 Publications David, Berlan., Shen, R., Klay, W. (2018). “The History and Evolution of the Southeastern Conference for Public Administration”, Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs. Manuscript accepted. Hongtao, Yi., Suo, L., Shen, R., Zhang, J.,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/About_Us/Ruowen_Shen_Full_Vitae.php

Course Catalog

RUSS - Russian

…essential for reading and listening comprehension. Very basic writing skills are taught at the end of the semester. The student also learns about Russian literature, culture, history and current events. Intended for students with no previous formal instruction in Russian.

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/russ/

WSU Newsletters

Human performance studies represented WSU in annual sports medicine conference

…bowl competition. These students were Christian Yabut, senior; Adelyn Tackitt, senior; and Khoa-Vinh “Victor” Nguyen, junior. They were the first team in Wichita State history to ever compete in the CS-ACSM quiz bowl competition. After the initial rounds, a final jeopardy and a final double jeopardy, WSU claimed third place. The conference held many…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/08/human-performance-studies-represented-wsu-in-annual-sports-medicine-conference/