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Service-Learning Showcase submissions are now open

…Service-Learning Showcase is a unique opportunity for students who participate in service-learning through applied learning opportunities to showcase their experience through a research or reflective poster about the application of their course work to current community issues. The showcase is an open forum for students to interact with faculty/staff,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/05/service-learning-showcase-submissions-are-now-open-3/

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Election Nominees 2024

… Balandran Bryant Belden Autumn Bennett Monica Bergkamp Megan Betts Katie Brady-Wark Zachary Brown Anne Marie Brown Ashley Buckner Trang Bui-Tieu Monica Calhoun Lisa Clancy Aaron Coffey Lawrence Compton Whitney Crager Matthew Crow Alan Dsouza Kevin Duffy Gabriel Fonseca Kimberly Gutierrez Kaelyn Hannah Tia D. Hill, MEd Kayla Klein Megan Lewis Christopher…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/staffsenate/Election_Nominees_2024.php

WSU Foundation

35 Under 35: Meet Wichita State’s rising leaders

The inaugural Wichita State University 35 Under 35 honorees are making an impact across business, education, healthcare, technology, public service, the arts and nonprofit leadership. Through innovation, service and a commitment to improving their communities, these young alumni exemplify the spirit of Wichita State University. Honorees will be recognized…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/35-under-35-2026/

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Dr. Gabriel Fonseca, Ed.D.

Dr. Gabriel Fonseca is a dedicated professional who has a deep commitment to student development and engagement in higher education. Serving as the executive director of Student Engagement & Belonging at Wichita State University, Gabriel works to build students into leaders while fostering a welcoming campus community through his service to the university.…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/01_professional_staff/Fonseca-Gabriel.php

WSU Newsletters

Join UReCA for a lunch and learn in celebration of TRIO Day

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Hub in celebrating TRIO Day at a lunch and learn from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room, Together, participants will hear about the success of TRIO. TRIO programs will be present, so make sure to check them out. Lunch will be provided.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/09/join-ureca-for-a-lunch-and-learn-in-celebration-of-trio-day/

WSU Newsletters

Academe is back

For years, this publication was a place to celebrate the excellence, creativity and dedication of Wichita State faculty and staff. From groundbreaking research to innovative teaching, Academe has been a platform to highlight the accomplishments that make our university stronger. The tradition began in the early 2000s and carried forward for nearly two…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/22/academe-is-back/

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Learn more about the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process at workshop

Are you a STEM student who loves conducting research? What if you could receive an award of up to $7,500 for an entire academic year? Join an informative workshop on the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room for an opportunity to learn how to craft a compelling…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/22/learn-more-about-the-barry-goldwater-scholarship-application-process-at-workshop-2/

WSU Newsletters

Attend UReCA lunch and learn with TRIO

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Hub for a lunch and learn featuring inspiring success stories from TRIO alumni and staff from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. TRIO departments will also be in attendance, giving you an opportunity to learn about the services they offer and how …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/03/attend-ureca-lunch-and-learn-with-trio/

WSU Newsletters

Students can learn more about the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process at workshop

Do you know a STEM student who loves conducting research? They may be eligible to receive an award of up to $7,500 for an entire academic year. Interested students can join an informative workshop on the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room for an opportunity to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/25/students-can-learn-more-about-the-barry-goldwater-scholarship-application-process-at-workshop/

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Sun_CV_webpage

…Wichita, KS 67260–0075 (316)978–6160 (316)978–3291 xiao-ming.sun@wichita.edu I. EDUCATION Postdoctoral Fellowship (1999–2000), Auditory Neurophysiology, Kresge Hearing Research Institute, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI. (Mentor: Dr. D.F. Dolan). Postdoctoral Fellowship (1998–1999), Auditory Physiology, Department of…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/_cvs/Sun_CV_webpage.pdf

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FY2026-SEB

…needs, institutional priorities, and external environments continued to evolve, our teams demonstrated resilience, creativity, and a steadfast commitment to student success. One of the most consistent themes across our departments was the challenge of sustaining and expanding student engagement. Whether through fraternity and sorority life retention…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/about/_archive/FY2026-SEB.pdf

WSU Newsletters

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/

WSU Newsletters

Encourage students to attend Savvy Scholar workshop on artificial intelligence

Help your students tackle research challenges more effectively by encouraging them to attend University Libraries’ workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Ablah Library Digital Scholars Commons (in-person and online). And with the new attendance tracking system in place, offering extra credit for student participation is now simpler than ever. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/08/encourage-students-to-attend-savvy-scholar-workshop-on-artificial-intelligence/

WSU Newsletters

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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Researchers

Daniel Adams, Ph.D., ProfessorUniversity of Utah Rachael Andrulonis, Sr. Research EngineerNIAR, Wichita State University Brian Flinn, Ph.D., Research Associate; Professor EmeritusUniversity of Washington Alyssa Gonzalez, Test EngineerNIAR, Wichita State University Luis Gomez, Research ManagerNIAR, Wichita State University Suresh (Raju) Keshavanarayana,…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/jams/researchers.php

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Dr. Gisuk Hwang

Dr. Gisuk Hwang is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University. He earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan in 2010, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory prior to joining WSU in 2013. His research focuses on thermofluid…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/engineering/mechanical_engineering/01_Faculty/Hwang-Gisuk.php

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Clio's Correspondence - Special Edition

Clio's Correspondence - 2011 The Department of History, Wichita State University - Fall 2011 09/19/2025 10:13:22 AM From The Chair The 2010-2011 academic year was one of both joy and sadness for the Department of History at WSU. Less than a year after the loss of Craig Miner, the Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History, in July we lost …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/history/clio/clio_2011.php

wichitastate.tv

Roundhouse podcast with Michael Bryan of Wichita State track and field

…joins the podcast to talk about his path from lightly recruited high school football player to Wichita State record-holder. He discusses how his love for the hammer grew into a research project and why a school-closing snow storm won’t keep him from throwing outdoors in January. He breaks down the “jar of pennies” philosophy that guides his school and…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-michael-bryan-of-wichita-state-track-and-field/

WSU Newsletters

Internal grant opportunities available for faculty

Did you know that WSU provides funding for faculty research and creative activity projects? The Faculty Support Committee encourages you to explore this year’s URCA, MURPA and ARCS opportunities. Funding ranges from $4,000 up to $7,500 for multi-disciplinary projects. These opportunities are perfect for faculty looking to retool or reestablish productive…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/01/internal-grant-opportunities-available-for-faculty-2/

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Atri Dutta, Ph.D.

Atri Dutta is an Associate Professor of Space Dynamics at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Wichita State University (WSU). His research and teaching interests are in the areas of astrodynamics, control theory, mission planning and optimization. He is also a member of Disaster Resilience and Analytics Center, one of WSU’s convergent science…

https://badges.wichita.edu/instructor/atri-dutta-ph-d-2/