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Air Force awards WSU-NIAR $23.5 million contract for fleet sustainment

Air Force awards WSU-NIAR $23.5 million contract for fleet sustainment WSU Strategic Communications 06/10/2019 11:27:14 AM June 10, 2019 -- The United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) awarded Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) a $23.5 million contract for Modeling for Affordable, Sustainable Composites…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/06-jun/masc_release.php

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Two students win $25,000 Jabara Scholarships to attend Wichita State

…excited to use Wichita State’s GoCreate and E-Launch training to further the development of my products,” she said. Contact: Lainie Mazzullo, director of news and media relations, 316-978-3409 or lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu. Style Position Image Image Credit Header Center for Entrepreneurship Scholarships Content There are two $30,000 Professor Fran Jabara…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/02-feb/08-08-18_release.php

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2024 Bender of Twigs

…to them as co-authors or research associates, he provides a mentoring that is treasured by them as they move into their careers. Indeed, there is rarely a museum, archive, or library in the state that does not employ one of his former students. For twelve years, nearly half of his career at WSU, Jay served as department chair. They were challenging…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Service_Recognition/Bender_of_Twigs/Honorees/2024_Bender_oF_Twig/2024Jay_Price.php

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Professor Schneegurt discusses new WSU Interstellar Seminar LASI 150G at 2022 Galaxy Forum

Professor Schneegurt discusses new WSU Interstellar Seminar LASI 150G at 2022 Galaxy Forum WSI 08/30/2022 11:22:59 AM Professor Mark Schneegurt (Department of Biological Sciences) spoke at the 2022 Galaxy Forum at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, KS about a new course on interstellar science, LASI 150G, that WSU will be offering in the Spring 2023 semester.…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/news/30-8-22-Interstellar.php

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Students gain career experience through NBC World Series

Students gain career experience through NBC World Series Paul Suellentrop 08/22/2018 01:14:58 PM Aug. 9, 2018 - Seven Wichita State sport management practicum students are gaining career experience with the National Baseball Congress through the NBC practicum. Seven Wichita State sport management practicum students are gaining career experience with the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/08-aug/students_experience_nbc_world_series.php

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New urgent care center will serve the needs of WSU community

New urgent care center will serve the needs of WSU community Lainie Mazzullo 08/08/2018 08:58:04 AM Aug. 8, 2018 -- Wichita State will be home to the new Wesley Healthcare Urgent Care Center, thanks to a $3 million partnership between Wesley Healthcare and the Greater Wichita YMCA. The urgent care center will be located inside the new campus YMCA and is…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/08-aug/urgent_care_center.php

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Stuck at home and going stir crazy? Try these ideas

Stuck at home and going stir crazy? Try these ideas Madison Harris, marketing intern 03/23/2020 11:44:55 AM March 26, 2020 -- If you're stuck at home with nothing to do, you're not alone. Maddie Harris, a marketing intern shares some tips on overcoming boredom through gifs. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/03-march/bored_gifs_5.php

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Wichita State receives grant to make more PPE

Wichita State receives grant to make more PPE Sierra Bonn 06/11/2020 04:22:13 PM June 11, 2020 -- Wichita State University’s Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization has received a $37,000 grant that will go toward making more personal protective equipment (PPE) to health care workers with low supply caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. This is the first…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/06-jun/grant_ppe_9.php

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Shocker alums power through the unprecedented as school principals

Shocker alums power through the unprecedented as school principals Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 10/09/2020 08:49:02 AM Oct. 9, 2020 — Thousands of school principals are faced with a challenge no other living school leader has faced: leading their schools through a pandemic. We're featuring two principals with roots in Shocker Nation. This is…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/10-oct/pandemicprincipals_11.php

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September 2023

September 2023 09/29/2023 05:00:00 PM Congratulations to those who received grants in August! So far this fiscal year, WSU’s AA researchers proposed $14,936,113 in funding, were awarded $9,964,744 and generated $730,830 in indirect cost recovery. You will find a spotlight on Brayden Elmer in the announcements section. Brayden is a Student Assistant on the…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2023-09-Newsletter.php

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November 2023

…up your profile and documentation now so as not to hold up or delay any proposals to NSF. More information can be found about this requirement in the Training section of the newsletter. We wish you much success in your research efforts over the next month. Coleen Pugh, Vice Provost for Research AWARDS BUILDING COMMUNITY CAPACITY TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2023-11-Newsletter.php

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President John Bardo led strategic and physical transformation of WSU

President John Bardo led strategic and physical transformation of WSU Lou Heldman, vice president for Strategic Communications 03/12/2019 03:51:58 PM March 12, 2019 -- John Bardo was the transformational 13th president of Wichita State University. He challenged faculty, staff, students and alumni to: “Envision being part of a university where innovation,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/03-march/bardo_heldman_retrospective.php

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Six ways to be more body positive

Six ways to be more body positive WSU Counseling and Psychological Services 02/21/2020 11:38:47 AM It can be difficult to figure out how exactly to be more body positive—to both yourself and others. Here are six ways you can be more body positive in your everyday life. Unless you’ve been on a serious social media cleanse for the last couple of years, you’ve …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/counseling/news/articles/2020/body_positivity.php

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Kindness: The center of mental health

Kindness: The center of mental health WSU Counseling and Psychological Services 02/21/2020 11:38:47 AM My perspective, after spending 20 years working in the mental health field, is that kindness is absolutely central to mental health — kindness toward both ourselves and toward others. Write a ten-page paper defining mental health. That was the assignment…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/counseling/news/articles/2020/kindness.php

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Why proper sleep hygiene is essential for everyone

Why proper sleep hygiene is essential for everyone WSU Counseling and Psychological Services 02/21/2020 11:38:47 AM It seems that whenever students talk about what they are going to do on the weekend or during a break in their activities, the phrase “I’m going to catch up on sleep,” usually shows up. It seems that whenever students talk about what they are…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/counseling/news/articles/2020/sleep_hygiene.php

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Make It Real: Barton School Launches IMPACT, Advancing Wichita State’s National Leadership in Applied Learning and Career Readiness

Make It Real: Barton School Launches IMPACT, Advancing Wichita State’s National Leadership in Applied Learning and Career Readiness Barton School of Business 11/12/2025 09:35:34 AM New program pairs Barton School of Business students with nonprofits, startups, government, and corporate partners for paid, hands-on projects. This is the first bullet. Use what …

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/11-12-25-impact-applied-learning.php

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Planning for 2025-2026 myPerformance evaluations is due March 31

Planning for 2025-2026 myPerformance evaluations is due March 31 03/13/2025 09:13:32 AM Annual non-teaching employee performance evaluations for 2025-2026 are now accessible for managers to complete the planning step of the myPerformance evaluation cycle. Planning should be completed by March 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Annual non-teaching employee performance…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/hrnews/Planning.php

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Supporting Children through their Grief Journey: Chloe Swenson’s Applied Learning Experience

Supporting Children through their Grief Journey: Chloe Swenson’s Applied Learning Experience Shocker Career Accelerator 10/15/2026 09:00:00 AM Chloe Swenson graduated this past May with her BA in social work. Through her applied learning experience, Chloe works as a practicum student at the Wichita Children's Home with Kidzcope. The Wichita Children’s Home…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Swenson_Chloe.php

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Grace Ryan Brings Performing Arts Workshops to Kansas Schools

Grace Ryan Brings Performing Arts Workshops to Kansas Schools Shocker Career Accelerator 10/22/2026 12:16:35 PM Receiving applied learning funds has allowed Grace Ryan, a junior music education and musical theater major, to act as the Company Manager for the Wichita State Performing Arts Company (WUPAC). Through this organization, university students across …

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Ryan_Grace.php

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Three degrees and a path to leadership: Dr. Ricki Ellison's Wichita State journey

Three degrees and a path to leadership: Dr. Ricki Ellison's Wichita State journey 10/19/2026 11:25:49 AM Dr. Ricki Ellison’s connection to Wichita State University includes experiences as a student-athlete, three-time graduate, staff member and educator. Ellison currently serves as vice president for talent, workforce and community engagement at the Greater …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2026-alum-spotlight-ellison.php