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Kansas Science Olympiad needs volunteers for the state event April 5

Kansas Science Olympiad will be held April 5 on campus. Volunteers are needed to assist with events in various areas such as tower build, helicopter, wind power, chemistry, forensics and experimental design to name a few. The competition will run all day with an awards ceremony at the end of the day. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up online or…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/20/kansas-state-science-olympiad-needs-volunteers-for-the-state-event-april-5/

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Wichita State’s College of Fine Arts Advisory Board will convene April 11

The College of Fine Arts Advisory Board will hold its next meeting from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, April 11. The meeting will take place on campus. The college has launched the board for the first time in over a decade. The College of Fine Arts Advisory Board is composed of distinguished arts professionals, industry leaders and advocates for arts education. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/07/wichita-states-college-of-fine-arts-advisory-board-will-convene-april-11/

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Palazola & Benmoussa Scholarship | Aerospace Engineering, Wichita State University

Background Wichita State University (WSU) Aerospace Engineering (AE) faculty have a proud heritage of working closely with undergraduate students outside the classroom. As a result, students have done amazing things, including working on funded research projects and writing/presenting professional conference papers. The Palazola & Benmoussa Scholarship (P&B …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/aerospace/success/palazola-benmoussa-scholarship.php

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Wichita State names new OIEC executive director

Courtney McHenry The WSU Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) has hired Courtney McHenry as its new executive director. He will begin in the role Monday, Jan. 9. McHenry comes to WSU from Ohio after serving as the City of Columbus’ Department of Public Safety EEO compliance officer and assistant safety director. He has also served as acting…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/05/wichita-state-names-new-oiec-director/

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Wichita State to welcome 16 new Rudd Scholars in fall 2022

The fifth class of Rudd Scholars includes 16 Kansas high school seniors who will attend Wichita State University. Each recipient will receive a full-ride scholarship, which includes tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and considerable networking and coaching support along the way. All Rudd Scholars are from Kansas and will attend Wichita State, Emporia State…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/22/wichita-state-to-welcome-16-new-rudd-scholars-in-fall-2022%ef%bf%bc/

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Wichita State’s University Village initiative moves to feedback stage

In the next steps toward the creation of the University Village, Wichita State University is seeking public feedback and engagement on the lead proposals. Public meetings will be on Wednesday, Feb. 23 in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom of Wichita State’s Rhatigan Student Center. These sessions will be offered in-person and virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 956 5059…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/15/wichita-states-university-village-initiative-moves-to-feedback-stage/

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Wichita State chemist partners with area universities on $3.7M COVID-19 research

A Wichita State University scientist is part of a team that has been awarded a five-year, $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to further research a treatment for COVID-19. Dr. Bill Groutas, medicinal chemist at Wichita State University, is working with Dr. Kyeong-Ok “KC” Chang, a virologist at Kansas State University’s College of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/22/wichita-state-chemist-partners-with-area-universities-on-3-7m-covid-19-research/

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State employee health plan updates in response to COVID-19

…Laura Kelly announced four provisions on March 13, 2020, that have been extended until further notice when provided by a network provider for employees and dependents enrolled in medical insurance through the State Employee Health Plan. SEHP will cover medically necessary diagnostic tests that are consistent with CDC guidance related to the COVID-19 at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/21/state-employee-health-plan-updates-in-response-to-covid-19/

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Wichita State’s request for no tuition increase approved for 2021-22

Wichita State University’s request for no increase to tuition in the 2021-22 academic year has been approved by the Kansas Board of Regents. This follows a 2% increase last year and no increase in 2019. Holding tuition rates flat for the second time within three years, while state direct funding to the university was also reduced by 1.8%, was a significant…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/17/wichita-states-request-for-no-tuition-increase-approved-for-2021-22/

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Wichita State hosting 2023 Science Olympiad National Tournament

Approximately 1,800 students from across the United States, Canada and Japan will travel to Wichita State in May 2023 for the Science Olympiad National Tournament. “Science Olympiad is a team competition that allows middle school and high school students a chance to learn about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) areas that they might not get a …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/24/wichita-state-hosting-2023-science-olympiad-national-tournament/

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Wichita State, Homefield cater to nostalgia with vintage WuShock apparel

WuShock’s look, no matter the era, is distinctive. Depending on your age, Wu might bring back memories of the Final Four or other big moments. Wichita State University’s mascot, created in 1948 by junior Wilbur Elsea, evolved over decades into today’s modern design. That doesn’t mean previous versions of Wu fell out of style. Vintage WuShock logos, from as…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/27/wichita-state-homefield-cater-to-nostalgia-with-vintage-wushock-apparel/

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Wichita State is here to support you

As we learn more about the tragic Jan. 29 plane crash, we know the profound effect it has had on many in Wichita, including our campus. As a close-knit community, this hits especially close to home. As Shockers, we all need to support each other. We also want faculty and staff to know that there are resources available to support you through these difficult …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/31/wichita-state-is-here-to-support-you/

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Wichita State appoints new Title IX coordinator

Lucretia Taylor will be joining the Wichita State University Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance as its new Title IX coordinator. In this role, she is responsible for investigating complaints of sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment. Prior to joining WSU, Taylor worked at Kansas State University’s Office of Institutional Equity at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/09/wichita-state-appoints-new-title-ix-coordinator/

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Join Wichita State for the inauguration of Richard Muma

Wichita State will feature a YouTube livestream of the inauguration ceremony for Dr. Richard Muma at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Members who wished to attend the event in person should have reserved their spot by Oct. 15. Dr. Richard Muma was selected as 15th president of Wichita State University in May. Muma had been…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/26/join-wichita-state-for-the-inauguration-of-richard-muma/

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Wichita State, WSU Tech announce fall enrollment numbers

Enrollment for fall 2021 at Wichita State University and WSU Tech is showing strong growth despite a decline in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of thousands of local jobs. Returning to its pre-pandemic enrollment numbers, WSU enrolled 16,097 students this fall. That’s an increase of 3.5% over last year and the largest enrollment Wichita…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/30/wichita-state-wsu-tech-announce-fall-enrollment-numbers/

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Enrollment increases at Wichita State thanks to focus on student experience and economic growth

Combined enrollment by headcount across all Wichita State University locations for fall 2022 is 21,942, according to the annual data released today by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR). For the Wichita State main campus, the numbers represent an increase of 5.1% in fall student headcount from 16,097 in 2021 to 16,921 in 2022. That’s the largest number of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/29/enrollment-increases-at-wichita-state-thanks-to-focus-on-student-experience-and-economic-growth/

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Weather awareness at Wichita State

In the event of inclement weather and/or an emergency event, the university shall take all reasonable measures to protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff. Should such an event occur, the university may implement a temporary adjustment to its class and/or operations, including late start and moving class instruction and non-critical…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/29/weather-awareness-at-wichita-state-4/

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State employee health plan updates

Effective May 29, 2021, State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) medical benefits will cover COVID-19 related services according to the regular provisions of an employee’s medical coverage. COVID-19 related services will be subject to all copays, deductibles and coinsurance provisions when received from network or non-network providers. The SEHP will continue to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/26/state-employee-health-plan-updates/

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Dr. Shirley Lefever named EVP/provost of Wichita State

Dear colleagues, Following our national search and extensive interviews with three finalist candidates for the position of Wichita State’s new executive vice president and provost, I’m very pleased to appoint Dr. Shirley Lefever to the permanent position, effective immediately. Dr. Lefever has served as our interim executive vice president and provost…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/14/dr-shirley-lefever-named-evp-provost-of-wichita-state/

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Linda Sims | Rhatigan Student Center | Wichita State University

Linda Sims is an event coordinator in RSC Events Services for the Rhatigan Student Center at Wichita State University. RSC Events Services As an integral part of the Rhatigan Student Center, the Event Services department schedules and manages the reservations of spaces in and around the building, including the Grace Memorial Chapel. From small meetings to…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/services/RSC/Sims-Linda.php