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Dr. Jennifer Friend

Dr. Jennifer Friend, dean, College of Education, was recognized with a Wichita Business Journal 2026 Women in Business Award.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/30/dr-jennifer-friend/

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Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones, professor and associate dean for academic, faculty and student affairs in the College of Health Professions, was elected as a governor-at-large for the National League for Nursing.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/14/dr-voncella-mccleary-jones/

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Dr. Greg Hand

Dr. Greg Hand, dean, College of Health Professions, was featured in: “Wichita State dean to pitch more partnership at KU med school research forum” on AOL “Inside the Wichita Biomedical Campus, a $300 million work in progress” on KSN

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/30/dr-greg-hand/

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Dr. Hamid Lankarani

Dr. Hamid Lankarani, professor of mechanical engineering and NIAR senior fellow, College of Engineering, was featured in “Mechanical engineering professor, NIAR senior fellow celebrated for legacy of excellence” in Mechanism and Machine Theory.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/30/dr-hamid-lankarani/

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Dr. Rachel Showstack

… of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, presented “Improving Healthcare Language Access Through Cross Disciplinary University-Community Partnerships” at Middlebury College on Jan. 13, 2026.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/13/dr-rachel-showstack/

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Committee Members

Shock the Future committee members are Wichita State students who were appointed by college deans, faculty and staff. The steering committee meets every other week and the executive, logistics and marketing sub-committees meet on off-weeks. Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Contact us Karsten Bailey College of Applied Studies Kali Dorey College of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/shockthefuture/committee.php

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Join an evening of bowling, billiards, pizza and fun

Join the Fairmount College Student Advisory Council and the Office of Student Success for some “Fun Before Finals!” from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in the lower level of the Rhatigan Student Center and enjoy free pizza, bowling, billiards, drinks and more.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/27/join-an-evening-of-bowling-billiards-pizza-and-fun/

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Master of Arts in Teaching Programs

Master of Arts in Teaching Program Alternative licensure options for qualified teaching candidates Whether you're a recent college graduate or a working professional, Wichita State's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs will help you gain the knowledge and practical skills vital to becoming a well-prepared, licensed teacher, combining university…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/stl/Programs/masters/index.php

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Engineering professor awarded Boeing Global Engineering Leadership Professorship

The College of Engineering has awarded the Boeing Global Engineering Leadership Professorship to Dr. Ramazan Asmatulu, professor in mechanical engineering. The professorship, funded by the Boeing Company, is designed to support global education and research initiatives. It is retroactive from Oct. 8, 2023 and is a five-year term. Asmatulu held the same…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/24/engineering-professor-awarded-boeing-global-engineering-leadership-professorship/

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Faculty are invited to propose Honors courses and experiences

Multiple opportunities to engage with the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College are available to faculty and staff. Spring is a good time to consider proposing a new Honors seminar or request to teach an existing Honor seminar course topic such as HNRS 351 Survey of Leadership, HNRS 352 Survey of Law and Public Policy or HNRS 486 Collaborative Research. How …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/21/faculty-are-invited-to-propose-honors-courses-and-experiences/

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Samantha Corcoran and Janelle Birkner

Samantha Corcoran, associate educator, and Janelle Birkner, assistant educator, in the Department of Applied Engineering within the College of Engineering presented “A Multi-tiered Strategy to Increase Freshman Retention” at American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) national conference in Canada on June 25, 2025.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/18/samantha-corcoran-and-janelle-birkner/

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Erin O’Bryan

…“Spontaneous Conversation in Person-centered Storytelling with a Care Partner” at the AIR Network inaugural meeting, a virtual global research forum hosted by University College London, on March 17, 2026.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/26/erin-obryan-2/

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Shocker Printing Solutions

Shocker Printing Solutions received the Gold Award for Canvas Printing at the 2026 Association of College and University Printers (ACUP+) in Dallas. Leah Lipke and Bethany Hearn represented Wichita State at the event, accepting the award on behalf of the team. This recognition highlights the quality and creativity of the work from Shocker Printing Solutions.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/07/shocker-printing-solutions/

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Kimberly Engber

Kimberly Engber, dean, Cohen Honors College and associate professor of English, served as an external expert for the project “A Glossary of Transatlantic Literature in the Long Nineteenth Century” led by a research team at the University of Zagreb. The project was awarded funding from the NextGenerationEU Republic of Croatia National Recovery and Resilience …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/13/kimberly-engber/

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What We've Done

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Shocker Pathway Stories

… of options because I was part of LEDA and I got to spend a summer at Princeton and visit Harvard. If I would have kept on that path, I probably could have attended one of those colleges. Then I got pregnant my senior year. I remember suddenly feeling really lost and I wanted to be at home. I knew I could take advantage of everything that WSU and WSU Tech…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/shocker-pathway/stories.php

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Marie Bukowski

Marie Bukowski, dean, College of Fine Arts, showcased her artwork at Art Basel Miami for Miami Art Week Dec. 3-7. The invitation placed Bukowski alongside leading contemporary artists in one of the world’s most celebrated art events. Bukowski’s selection for Art Basel Miami acknowledges her contribution to contemporary art. Her work, featured in museum…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/25/marie-bukowski/

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Changes coming to the 529 Educational Savings Plan, now Quest 529

… name: Quest 529. This transition also includes a change in vendor, now supported by TIAA. The Quest 529 plan offers a wide range of benefits and can help you meet your family’s college savings needs. Learn more about the Quest 529 program at an informational webinar at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13. Learn more and register for the webinar. More information…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/05/changes-to-the-529-educational-savings-plan-now-quest-529/

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Alumni honor WSU professor’s lifelong impact

Amy Drassen Ham, clinical professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences in WSU’s College of Health Professions, has been the faculty advisor for the HEALTH Student Association at WSU since its inception in 2005. It’s been a longtime dream of hers to create a scholarship supporting students in the organization. This year, the student association and a…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/alumni-honor-wsu-professors-lifelong-impact/

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Your support is still needed for the Shocker Success Center

Successfully navigating college is a challenge for many, but the centralized resources provided in the Shocker Success Center will help students excel and is expected to increase retention across campus. The $17 million renovation to transform Clinton Hall into the Shocker Success Center is one of President Rick Muma’s top fundraising priorities, with a…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/your-support-is-still-needed-for-the-shocker-success-center/