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Top eldercare executive honored for career achievement

Former Kansas governor turned top eldercare executive Mark Parkinson ’80 has been selected the 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards Career Achievement Award honoree for his contributions to the long-term care sector, the segment of society most devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. He has served as president and CEO of the 14,000-member American Health Care…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/top-eldercare-executive-honored-for-career-achievement/

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Karaline Scott: Engineering her Future Career

Karaline Scott: Engineering her Future Career Emily Rueda, Shocker Career Accelerator 09/03/2025 08:30:00 AM Karaline Scott, a Wichita State electrical engineering sophomore, is currently interning for Professional Engineering Consultants. As a power and process division intern her tasks are focused on AutoCAD software, reading diagrams and schematics used…

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

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Attend the Engineering & I.T. Career Fair Sept. 18 and meet with employers looking to hire

The Shocker Career Accelerator is excited to host the Engineering and IT Career Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with employers actively hiring for roles in engineering and I.T. If you are pursuing a degree in a STEM-related area, this is your moment to shine. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/15/attend-the-engineering-i-t-career-fair-sept-18-and-meet-with-employers-looking-to-hire/

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Employee Campus & Community Resources

…University (WSU) employee, there are many resources available to you throughout campus and the community at large. ShockerSTART Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employment & Income Verification/Employment References United Way Shocker Support Locker W WSU Spark Society University Resources Benefit Eligible (BE) Suspenders4Hope Professional…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/New_Employee_Resources/Campus_Community_Resources.php

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Ready to get career experience under your belt? Here’s how to get started

As a Shocker, you have access to all of the following resources with the Shocker Career Accelerator to get applied learning experience and build skills: LinkedIn Learning has thousands of courses that teach you skills in topics such as business, technology and creativity, which makes you more competitive in your field of study and career. And SCA has a guide…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/24/ready-to-get-career-experience-under-your-belt-heres-how-to-get-started/

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New WSU Barton School, WSU Tech career pathway will focus on supply chain management | Wichita State News

New WSU Barton School, WSU Tech career pathway will focus on supply chain management WSU Strategic Communications 08/19/2022 03:19:03 PM Aug. 19, 2022 — The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is teaming up again with WSU Tech on a new career pathway program for WSU Tech students interested in an industry greatly affecting the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/08-aug/barton_wsu_tech_supply_chainN_1.php

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Students

Have a success story? We'd love to hear about it! Hero Cards Not sure where to start in achieving your career goals? Check out these next steps to get started on your career journey! Explore the Career Ready Journey Check out these Career Tools Learn More About Applied Learning Book an Appointment Looking for personalized career guidance and support? Meet…

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Wichita State student gains career clarity through Homeland Security internship| Wichita State News

Wichita State student gains career clarity through Homeland Security internship Sara Tank Ornelas, Wichita State Strategic Communications 07/18/2025 02:13:02 PM July 18, 2025 — Wichita State student Carter Duff gained hands-on experience in federal law enforcement through a paid Homeland Security Investigations internship, part of the university’s applied…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/07-july/carterduff_2.php

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Check out the 2023-24 Shocker Career Accelerator annual report

Take a look at the Shocker Career Accelerator’s 2023-24 annual report. As Shocker Career Accelerator reflects on the 2023-24 academic year, it is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of students, employer partners and the team. At the heart of everything Shocker Career Accelerator does is the mission to empower Shockers with the skills, experiences…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/02/check-out-the-2023-24-shocker-career-accelerator-annual-report/

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Student channels personal experience into career prep business | Wichita State News

Student channels personal experiences into career prep business Kayla Deines, marketing intern 02/24/2020 11:19:46 AM Feb. 24, 2020 -- Sierra Brown, a junior human resources management major, is using her experiences at Wichita State University to inspire and help others by creating a career prep business for high school and college students. Wichita State…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/02-feb/sierra_brown_2.php

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New WSU Barton School, WSU Tech career pathway will focus on supply chain management | Wichita State News

New WSU Barton School, WSU Tech career pathway will focus on supply chain management WSU Strategic Communications 08/19/2022 01:12:08 PM Aug. 19, 2022 — The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is teaming up again with WSU Tech on a new career pathway program for WSU Tech students interested in an industry greatly affecting the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/08-aug/barton_wsu_tech_supply_chain_1.php

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WSU to honor science professor for national career award | Wichita State News

WSU to honor science professor for national career award WSU Strategic Communications 09/03/2019 11:58:46 AM Sept. 3, 2019 -- A reception will be held to publicly congratulate Wichita State Assistant Professor Alexandre Shvarsburg, who this summer was named as a recipient of 2019 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. This is the first…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/09-sept/shvartsburg_reception_9.php

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Earning Career Confidence Through Interning

Earning Career Confidence Through Interning Jeannie Qualls 06/01/2022 10:58:21 AM Kiara Suarez-Sosa is a recent graduate of Wichita State University with a bachelor’s degree in secondary English education. While she may just be starting her first year of teaching, she’s been a tutor with the Tutor (316) program since January 2019. Her internship with the…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Kiara_Suarez-Sosa.php

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Ramirez breaks career stroke average record, men’s golf wraps up American Championship

Jose Miguel Ramirez shattered the program record for career stroke average as Shocker men’s golf finished 10th at the American Championship April 29 at The Ritz-Carlton Members Club. In his two seasons as a Shocker, Ramirez compiled a career stroke average of 71.24, breaking the previous record of 72.07 set by Blake Lorenz (2022-24). Ramirez also recorded…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/30/ramirez-breaks-career-stroke-average-record-mens-golf-wraps-up-american-championship/

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Shocker Career Accelerator closed part of the day April 1

The Shocker Career Accelerator will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 to host the Health Professions Career Fair. Students interested in careers in the health professions area can visit the fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/31/shocker-career-accelerator-closed-part-of-the-day-april-1/

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Careers in Real Estate

Career opportunities abound in the real estate industry, and the Center for Real Estate is here to help you make the right connections to move your career forward. We’ve pulled together a variety of resources to help you decide which part of the industry is right for you and then find a job in that field. Contrary to what many people may first think, “real…

https://realestate.wichita.edu/education/careers/

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Wilson breaks Wichita State career stroke average record

Mackenzie Wilson broke the program record for career stroke average as Shocker women’s golf finished eighth at the American Championship April 22 at Southern Hills Plantation Club. Wilson’s career stroke average of 75.22 broke the previous record of 75.55 set by Taryn Torgerson, who played at Wichita State from 2014 to 2018. Kate Tilma also surpassed…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/23/wilson-breaks-wichita-state-career-stroke-average-record/

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Set yourself up for career success by using these resources

Need help setting up your online professional footprint? The Shocker Career Accelerator has a number of resources that can get you started: The Career Closet in the lower level of the Shocker Success Center has free professional attire available for students. After you have your career fit, come get a free professional photo any time from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/10/set-yourself-up-for-career-success-by-using-these-resources-2/

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Set yourself up for career success by using these resources

Need help setting up your online professional footprint? The Shocker Career Accelerator has a number of resources that can get you started: The Career Closet in the lower level of the Shocker Success Center has free professional attire available for students. After you have your career fit, come get a free professional photo any time from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/24/set-yourself-up-for-career-success-by-using-these-resources/

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Student Success Tip #11: Get career ready

Wichita State students can develop skills and help pay for college by participating in applied learning opportunities while working on their degree. Check out the Shocker Career Accelerator to get started and find help landing an internship. Also, talk with your professors for more potential opportunities.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/06/student-success-tip-11-get-career-ready-2/