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Wichita State encourages civil discourse and offers support services

… available to students in the Shocker Success Center, including the Office of International Education on the lower level; and Adult Learning, Military and Veterans Services, and Hispanic-Serving Initiatives on the third floor. Remember, it’s okay to seek help and talk about your feelings. Wichita State is here to support you.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/10/wichita-state-encourages-civil-discourse-and-offers-support-services-2/

WSU Newsletters

18 student services move to the new Shocker Success Center in the heart of campus

…including the Math Lab, Physics Help Room and Writing Center; Office of Student Success; and TRIO Disability Support Services Third floor: TRIO Student Support Services; Hispanic-Serving Initiatives; CARE Team; Adult Learning; Tech Help Desk; and Military and Veterans Services Lower level: Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance; Shocker Support…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/15/check-out-the-new-shocker-success-center-in-the-heart-of-campus/

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Rachel Showstack

…of Spanish at Wichita State University, Co-Director of the Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities and Founding Director of Alce su Voz (ASV). She received her PhD in Hispanic Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin in 2013 and her MA in Spanish from Sacramento State University in 2006. Dr. Showstack’s current scholarship addresses…

https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/team/rachel/

WSU Newsletters

Student services to begin moving into Shocker Success Center this summer

…its new home on the lower level in September. The Shocker Success Center will house these student services: Office of Online and Adult Learning CARE Team Career Closet Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives Office of International Education Math Lab Military and Veterans Services Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance Office of Student Success…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/06/student-services-to-begin-moving-into-shocker-success-center-this-summer/

WSU Newsletters

Join today’s online ARC sessions

… University Libraries 11 a.m.: First Generation Student Success – Brett Bruner, assistant vice president of Student Success and Persistence; Sara Mata, executive director of Hispanic Serving Institution; Kennedy Rogers, director of Student Affairs Staff Engagement Noon: Panel Hour: Student Panel – Moderator: Brett Bruner. Students: Julie Tran, Melissa…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/05/join-todays-online-arc-sessions/

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Student Success and Persistence Coalition

…Mandy Konecny Director of College of Health Professions Advising Center Cindi Mason Associate Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator Sara Mata Executive Director of Hispanic Serving Initiatives Sarah Mathews Director, Career Development, Shocker Career Accelerator Voncella McCleary-Jones Professor | Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty &…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/academic_affairs/SEM/Student_Success_and_Persistence_Coalition.php

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2023-2024 Annual Report

…with SOS!, a rock painting destress activity hosted during final week. SOS staff lead a workshop titled Unmasking Mental Health to 7 student organizations, including Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO), Shocker Engineering Academy, TRIO, Upward Bound, Shocker Promise Scholars, and GEAR UP (SE and West). SOS presented at 11 Freshmen…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/careteam/23-24_Annual_Report.php

WSU Foundation

Mark and Stacy Parkinson expand their investment in immigrant students

…only has it allowed me to finance my college education, enabling my parents to save for my brother’s schooling, but it also has been an inspiration to my Hispanic community, showing you can achieve your dreams through hard work and dedication.” Eventually, Mark Parkinson said, the couple hopes to endow the scholarship so it continues in perpetuity. He…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/mark-and-stacy-parkinson-expand-their-investment-in-immigrant-students/

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College of Applied Studies Announces Faculty & Staff Additions and New Roles: Fall 2024

…Corbin Connect Faculty Fellow for Leadership Development – Dr. Kris Sherwood CAS Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Excellence – Dr. Sara Mata CAS Staff Fellow for Hispanic Serving Initiatives – Dyana Baca CAS Faculty Fellow for Student Engagement – Liv Butler CAS Staff Fellow for Student Engagement – Raven Garrison Recruitment Faculty Fellow – Dr. Lyndsey…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/new-faculty-staff-2024-fall.php

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Senior Executive Vice President and Provost Search

…a founding member of the University Council on Tribal Initiatives. Boise State is on the cusp of becoming an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, and I’m excited to see that Wichita State has already achieved that designation. I look forward to supporting and expanding the important initiatives you have in place such as Herencia, joining the institutional …

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/president/provost_search.php

WSU Newsletters

Faculty, staff invited to attend ‘First-Generation Students: Exploring Teaching and Learning Implications’ workshop

… Wichita State Connect or via Zoom. The workshop will be led by Dr. Brett Bruner, associate vice president of Student Success and Persistence; Dr. Sara Mata, executive director of Hispanic Serving Institution; Ashley Cervantes, College Readiness and Retention Program director; and Dr. Bobby Berry, assistant dean for diversity and outreach in the College of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/15/faculty-staff-invited-to-attend-first-generation-students-exploring-teaching-and-learning-implications-workshop/

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With $1 million gift, Gene and Yolanda Camarena will help students of color succeed at Wichita State University | Wichita State News

… give students of color opportunities they otherwise might not have. A little more than half of the Camarenas’ gift pledge, $520,000, will provide high-impact scholarships to 20 Hispanic and Black students each year for the next four years. Wichita State will match that investment in full as part of its mission to provide affordable and accessible…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/08-aug/camarena_scholarship_2.php

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Dr. Edil Torres Rivera Looks to Expand Latinx Offerings at WSU

Dr. Edil Torres Rivera Looks to Expand Latinx Offerings at WSU Jennifer Lane 03/23/2022 01:29:08 PM As Wichita State University (WSU) looks to become a Hispanic Serving Institution Dr. Edil Torres Rivera is continuously working to improve and expand the Latinx offerings available at WSU. Dr. Torres Rivera is a professor of Counseling and director of Latinx…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/latinx-cluster.php

WSU Newsletters

Save the date for the January Academic Resources Conference

… work, and at 2 p.m., participants can listen to Dr. Jennifer Friend, dean, College of Applied Studies, Dr. Bobby Berry, assistant dean, and Dr. Sara Mata, executive director of Hispanic Serving Initiatives, discuss culturally responsive practices. Later that afternoon, make time for the WSU Faculty Mixer, a fully in-person event hosted by Provost Shirley…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/06/save-the-date-for-the-january-academic-resources-conference/

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Shocker Engineering Academy: A Jumpstart for New Students

…gets their shot at redemption and plays in the finals. Many of the mentors (like me), are also part of other clubs like National Society of Black Engineers and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, so they can get you plugged in to groups like those. SEA is a great way to jumpstart your college career and is an all-around fun week. I can’t recommend…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2025/08_01_Shocker_Engineering_Academy.php

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December 2023

…NSF HSI awardees. The HSI STEM Hub recommends participation in these webinars to learn from successful awardees, particularly if you are currently writing a proposal or are interested in grant writing. The February 2, 2024 topic is “Promoting Success in Student Transitions from Lower to Upper Division Coursework” and the March 1, 2024 topic is…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2023-12-Newsletter.php

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WSU students presenting for Kansas Undergraduate Research Days | Wichita State News

…linguistics. Rory Mata, freshman in aerospace engineering, is presenting “Generation and distribution of misinformation surrounding COVID-19 in Hispanic communities.” Rory’s faculty mentor is Dr. Mythili Menon, assistant professor of English and director of linguistics. Ngoc Vuong, senior in psychology, public health and economics, is presenting “Assessing…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/03-march/KS_Undergrad_Research_Days_7.php

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Five Ways To Adjust to Campus Life After Transferring

…your interestIt’s scary not knowing anyone in a new environment, so why not try to meet new people who have similar interests as you? I had a friend who invited me to a HALO (Hispanic American Leadership Organization) event in my first semester on campus. I went and I made new friends! They made the transition less scary since they already had time on…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2024/10_21_Yovani_Transfer_Week.php

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Autonomous University of Chihuahua (UACH)

…programs for the following majors offered at WSU: Liberal Arts and Sciences• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry• Bachelor of Communication Sciences • Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic American Literature Barton School of Business• Bachelor of Business Administration• Bachelor of International Business College of Fine Arts• Bachelor of Visual Arts• Bachelor’s…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/international/uach.php

WSU Foundation

Wichita State alumna’s professional excellence opens doors for fellow Shockers

… student in the College of Engineering, sure that WSU would continue providing opportunities for success. Within her first year, she joined the executive team for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and secured an internship at the National Institute of Aviation Research, a position she held all four years of her undergraduate studies. “The…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/wichita-state-alumnas-professional-excellence-opens-doors-for-fellow-shockers/