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Richard Dinkel named Barton School’s Dean’s Advisory Board chair-elect

…at Koch Inc., as the new chair-elect of the Barton School Dean’s “Fabulous 50” Advisory Board, effective July 1. He will succeed Margaret Dechant and will begin his three-year term as Board Chair on July 1, 2025, serving through June 30, 2028. “I am deeply honored to step into the role of chair-elect for the Dean’s Advisory Board and to build upon…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/07/richard-dinkel-named-barton-schools-deans-advisory-board-chair-elect/

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FGSO, Financial Aid to host session on investing during and after college, money management tips

Join First Generation Student Organization (FGSO) and the Office of Financial Aid for an afternoon of information on investing during and after college as well as money management tips from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. First generation students will gain knowledge of how to accumulate generational wealth …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/19/fgso-financial-aid-to-host-session-on-investing-during-and-after-college-money-management-tips/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Deltha Q. Colvin

This week as TRIO celebrates, National TRIO Week, the First-Gen Coordinating Council (FGCC) is honored to feature Deltha Q. Colvin, associate vice president for the Office of Special Programs in the Division of Strategic Engagement and Planning. Colvin was a graduate of the Upward Bound program at WSU— the first TRIO program established at Wichita State — 55…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/24/f1rst-gen-friday-deltha-q-colvin/

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2026-27 scholarship opportunity: WSU Spark Society Scholarship application is now open

The WSU Spark Society is now accepting applications for its 2026-27 academic year scholarship. Preference for the scholarship will be given to single family head of household student(s) (undergraduate or graduate) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester in the semesters they receive awards. Two…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/03/2026-27-scholarship-opportunity-wsu-spark-society-scholarship-application-is-now-open/

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Dr. Benjamin Kirby, Alaina Cunningham in JASA Express Letters

Dr. Benjamin Kirby, associate professor, and Alaina Cunningham, second year audiology student, in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, published “Psychoacoustic assessment of misophonia” in JASA Express Letters on Sept. 9, 2025. Abstract: Misophonia is a condition characterized by intense negative emotional reactions to trigger sounds and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/13/dr-benjamin-kirby-alaina-cunningham-in-jasa-express-letters/

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WSU announces retirement of longtime radio voice Mike Kennedy

…announced that Mike Kennedy, the legendary play-by-play “Voice of the Shockers,” will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, marking the close of a historic 46-year broadcasting career with the program. Kennedy began calling Shocker men’s basketball full time during the storied 1980-81 Elite Eight season and has since become one of the most…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/14/wsu-announces-retirement-of-longtime-radio-voice-mike-kennedy/

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AfterShocks lead charge in TBT attendance, viewership records

…featuring the AfterShocks against Eberlein Drive on FOX was also the most watched TBT game in the tournament’s history. This was Wichita’s sixth season hosting TBT and its first time hosting the championship game. Shocker Nation can experience the energy of Charles Koch Arena again this upcoming basketball season by purchasing season tickets. Prices are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/07/aftershocks-lead-charge-in-tbt-attendance-viewership-records/

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ISLE - Intervention Services and Leadership in Education

Courses numbered 100 to 299 = lower-division; 300 to 499 = upper-division; 500 to 799 = undergraduate/graduate. ISLE 150. Special Topics (0.5-6). An umbrella course created to explore a variety of subtopics differentiated by letter (e.g., 150A, 150B). Not all subtopics are offered each semester – see the course schedule for availability. Students enroll in…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/isle/

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Intstudentexchprog

…Student Exchange Program, the largest student exchange organization in the world. WSU students can choose from over 100 international sites for a semester or academic year abroad. There are even summer programs in some countries. Is it expensive? A semester abroad is just slightly higher than what you would pay for in-state tuition at WSU, the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/StudyAbroad/intstudentexchprog.php

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Athletic training program awarded re-accreditation ahead of graduate program launch

The Department of Human Performance Studies in the College of Applied Studies was granted the maximum period of 10 year continuing accreditation to the Athletic Training Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The university was officially informed of the vote on April 10. Compliance with CAATE accreditation…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/21/athletic-training-program-awarded-re-accreditation-ahead-of-graduate-program-launch-2/

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Athletic training program awarded re-accreditation ahead of graduate program launch

The Department of Human Performance Studies in the College of Applied Studies was granted the maximum period of 10 year continuing accreditation to the Athletic Training Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The university was officially informed of the vote on April 10. Compliance with CAATE accreditation…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/19/athletic-training-program-awarded-re-accreditation-ahead-of-graduate-program-launch/

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WSU Japanese-language students win awards at Japanese Language Contest

…Language Contest. The contest was held on March 4 at Johnson County Community College. They are proud of the hard work that all the contestants put into the contest this year to represent Wichita State. Students competed in several categories including poetry writing in both English and Japanese, karuta card games, online grammar and culture quizzes,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/wsu-japanese-language-students-win-awards-at-japanese-language-contest/

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Hippodrome seeking students to showcase their talents

…features the creative talents of Shockers. Students interested in participating in Hippodrome can do so by either creating a skit, showcasing a talent or emceeing the show. This year, Hippodrome will feature these performances in the skit and talent competition at 7 p.m. on March 31 in the CAC Theater. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 6. Groups…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/27/hippodrome-seeking-students-to-showcase-their-talents-2/

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Hippodrome seeking students to showcase their talents

…features the creative talents of Shockers. Students interested in participating in Hippodrome can do so by either creating a skit, showcasing a talent or emceeing the show. This year, Hippodrome will feature these performances in the skit and talent competition at 7 p.m. on March 31 in the CAC Theater. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 6. Groups…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/30/hippodrome-seeking-students-to-showcase-their-talents/

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Pumpkin Run: Last chance to guarantee your shirt size

Don’t miss out on this year’s Pumpkin Run. Register by Sept. 30 to lock in your preferred T-shirt size and join the fall fun. Whether you’re running or walking, make sure you’re geared up in style.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/30/pumpkin-run-last-chance-to-guarantee-your-shirt-size/

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Shocker Pre-Season

Welcome! Participate in Shocker Pre-Season to get connected to campus and warmed up for the new academic year! First-Year Experience Student Engagement and Belonging(SEB) SHOCKFEST Student Success Shocker Pre-Season We want you to start college feeling confident and connected. Shocker Pre-Season programs are a collections of programs that help students warm …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studentsuccess/preseason/index.php

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Assistance needed for state baseball, softball and track

5A state baseball and softball will be held on Wichita State’s campus May 29-30 and state track May 30-31. Last year, these activities brought more than 30,000 people to campus. The university is asking for help from the campus community to drive golf carts and staff Fan Alley during these events. New this year, Fan Alley will have food trucks, yard games…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/05/assistance-needed-for-state-baseball-softball-and-track-2/

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Order awards from RSC Engraving

RSC Engraving is ready to assist with all your award needs for the end of the 2024-25 academic year. Even if you are not sure who your winners are, RSC Engraving can assist with getting your awards selected, in stock and ready to personalize as winners are announced. Production times average one to two weeks during the end-of-year rush, so it’s suggested you…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/24/order-awards-from-rsc-engraving/

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Study Abroad scholarships available for summer 2026 travel seminars

Interested in studying abroad next year? Be sure to check out our faculty-led travel seminars. Most are open to all students with undergraduate and graduate options. Learn more about the programs, and learn more about the scholarships. For more information, contact Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/06/study-abroad-scholarships-available-for-summer-2026-travel-seminars/

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Study Abroad scholarships available for summer 2026 travel seminars

Interested in studying abroad next year? Be sure to check out our faculty-led travel seminars. Most are open to all students with undergraduate and graduate options. Learn more about the programs, and learn more about the scholarships. For more information, contact Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/06/study-abroad-scholarships-available-for-summer-2026-travel-seminars-2/