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Kansas Sport Summit draws record crowd to Wichita State campus

Kansas Sport Summit draws record crowd to Wichita State campus 04/15/2026 04:08:58 PM Wichita State University’s Sport and Leadership Studies program hosted the 2026 Kansas Sport Summit on April 2 at the Rhatigan Student Center on the Wichita State University campus, bringing together students, faculty and industry professionals from across the region. Held …

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College of Education hosts Future Educators Day for Wichita-area high school students

College of Education hosts Future Educators Day for Wichita-area high school students 03/13/2026 03:15:04 PM Wichita State University’s College of Education hosted more than 100 students from six Wichita-area high schools on March 10 for Future Educators Day, an event designed to introduce students to careers in teaching and learning. The event was held in…

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College of Applied Studies announces 2022 Hall of Fame inductees

College of Applied Studies announces 2022 Hall of Fame inductees CAS 08/10/2022 02:32:43 PM Wichita State's College of Applied Studies (CAS) will induct nine new members to its Hall of Fame for fall 2022. The inductees come from a variety of backgrounds representing each department within the college and are being recognized for their outstanding…

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WSU’s Edil Torres Rivera Elected as President of the American Counseling Association

WSU’s Edil Torres Rivera Elected as President of the American Counseling Association College of Applied Studies 02/18/2022 02:40:13 PM The American Counseling Association (ACA) announced that Dr. Edil Torres Rivera, professor of Counseling and director of Latinx Studies at Wichita State University, has been elected to serve as the ACA’s president-elect…

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Attend CAS Welcome Week Events

Attend CAS Welcome Week Events 08/05/2025 01:22:35 PM CAS Welcome Week is a week of fun events to kick off the new school year! It's a great way for CAS students to meet new friends, connect with faculty and staff, and start the year with energy and excitement! Take a look at the 2025 CAS Welcome Week events: Monday, August 18 Shocker Cookies & Punch Front…

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Alum Q&A: Catching up with SMGT grad Kellen Begnoche

Alum Q&A: Catching up with SMGT grad Kellen Begnoche Jennifer Lane 02/09/2022 02:26:37 PM Originally from Moundridge, Kansas, Kellen Begnoche graduated from Wichita State in 2011 with a master's in education in Sport Management. Begnoche is currently the Director of Service & Activation for the Kansas City Chiefs. What brought you to WSU?I had finished my…

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WSU K-12 Student Organization Leads Secondary P.E. Inservice Session at South High School

WSU K-12 Student Organization Leads Secondary P.E. Inservice Session at South High School 02/20/2025 02:03:57 PM Members of the Wichita State University K-12 Student Organization showcased their expertise by leading a Secondary Physical Education (P.E.) session as part of the activities portion for the professional development in-service at South High School…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/K-12_student_org_inservice.php

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Two high school seniors win Wichita State’s Klose Scholarship

Two high school seniors win Wichita State’s Klose Scholarship Stacie Turner, School of Education 02/18/2022 03:06:25 PM Kelsey Mosiman of Leavenworth and Joel Reyes of Wichita have been named the 2022 Doris and Ralph Klose Scholarship winners at Wichita State University. The scholarships are worth approximately $19,000 each. The two high school seniors…

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Wichita State Students Shine at KAHPERD Convention, With Key Leadership Appointments and Presentations

Wichita State Physical Education Students Shine at KAHPERD Convention, With Key Leadership Appointments and Presentations 11/21/2024 10:02:26 AM Wichita State University Physical Education students and faculty made an impressive impact at the Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (KAHPERD) Convention, held from November 6…

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Dr. Jennifer Friend named dean of the College of Applied Studies

Dr. Jennifer Friend named dean of the College of Applied Studies CAS 10/28/2022 02:01:20 PM Dr. Jennifer Friend will be joining Wichita State starting Jan. 9, 2023, as dean of the College of Applied Studies. Dr. Jennifer Friend will be joining Wichita State starting Jan. 9, 2023, as dean of the College of Applied Studies. Dr. Friend comes to WSU from…

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Recognizing Excellence in Sport Management Research

Recognizing Excellence in Sport Management Research Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:40:53 AM PDT The College of Applied Studies proudly recognizes the outstanding scholarly work of Mike Ross, Bobby Berry, and Mark Vermillion, whose research was named a finalist for the 2024 Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ) Best Paper Award. Their paper explores the effects …

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SPIRSS Project Empowers Rural Kansas Schools with Mental Health Services, Providing Key Training and Support for Future School Psychologists

SPIRSS Project Empowers Rural Kansas Schools with Mental Health Services, Providing Key Training and Support for Future School Psychologists 02/28/2025 08:17:02 AM The School Psychology Partnerships to Increase Rural-Based Services (SPIRSS) is a 5-year federally funded project that partners with three districts in rural Kansas. The project aims to train…

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WSU School Psychology partnerships aim to increase rural school-based services (SPIRSS)

WSU School Psychology partnerships aim to increase rural school-based services (SPIRSS) Tuesday, August 15, 2023 9:10:43 AM PDT PROJECT PRIORITY: To increase the number of qualified school-based mental health service providers in high-need rural local education agencies (LEAs) through the placement of School Psychology graduate students. OBJECTIVES: To…

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College of Applied Studies community partnership makes wishes come true for Starkey Inc.

College of Applied Studies community partnership makes wishes come true for Starkey Inc. Jennifer Lane 01/03/2022 10:58:50 AM For the last seven years Jennifer Stone, associate professor of special education in the department of Intervention Services and Leadership in Education (ISLE) at the College of Applied Studies (CAS) has partnered with CAS patron Jay …

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Dr. Daniel Bergman Named Jean Spalding Faculty Fellow

Dr. Daniel Bergman Named Jean Spalding Faculty Fellow Jennifer Lane 05/13/2022 09:20:26 AM Dr. Daniel Bergman has been named the 2022 recipient of the Jean Spalding Faculty Fellowship in the School of Education. The fellowship is awarded annually to a School of Education faculty member who has distinguished themselves in teaching, research and/or service.…

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Spring Update: Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways, Literacy, and Special Education (TALS)

Spring Update: Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways, Literacy, and Special Education (TALS) 02/28/2025 08:18:30 AM Faculty Spotlight: Kim Wilson will be a member of the 2025 Association of Teacher Educators’ Dr. W. Robert Houston Leadership Academy. She is also presenting at National Association for School-University Partnerships (NASUP) and Association of…

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College of Applied Studies appoints assistant dean for diversity and outreach

College of Applied Studies appoints assistant dean for diversity and outreach Jennifer Lane 01/10/2022 10:05:21 AM Jan. 10, 2022 — Dr. Bobby Berry has been named assistant dean for diversity and outreach for the College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University. Dr. Bobby Berry has been named assistant dean for diversity and outreach for the College of …

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Advancing literacy, empowering learners: How WSU's CLEAR initiative is transforming literacy education in Kansas

Advancing literacy, empowering learners: How WSU's CLEAR initiative is transforming literacy education in Kansas Kimberly Moody, PhD, CCC-SLP, Director, Collaborative Literacy Education, Advancement, and Research (CLEAR) initiative 10/29/2025 12:29:28 PM At Wichita State University, the Collaborative Literacy Education, Advancement, and Research (CLEAR)…

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

College of Applied Studies Announces Faculty & Staff Additions and New Roles Thursday, August 17, 2023 8:27:42 AM PDT Wichita State University College of Applied Studies (CAS) is welcoming new CAS faculty and staff members and celebrating colleagues that are beginning new roles in the college. Dyana Baca, Office Specialist, ISLE Department Dr. Bobby Berry,…

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CAS Faculty Feature: Dr. Elizabeth Heilman, Ph.D. Drives Ecological Advocacy Nationally

CAS Faculty Feature: Dr. Elizabeth Heilman, Ph.D. Drives Ecological Advocacy Nationally 11/30/2023 11:56:57 AM Dr. Elizabeth Heilman, a distinguished professor in WSU's College of Applied Studies School of Education, is gaining national recognition for her impactful work in ecological restoration and community well-being. Key highlights include her…

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