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Cohen Honors Student Funding & Scholarships

…to her children. All six children are college graduates, and four graduated from Wichita State University. After graduating from Wichita State University, Mary worked at KPTS as Community Relations Director. She also sold advertising for KLEO and worked at Boeing for 18 years. For more information about the Mary Wettig Honors College Scholarship visit…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/Cohen_Honors_Scholarships/HonorsScholarships.php

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Wichita State University receives $2.5 million grant to launch paid humanities internship program| Wichita State News

…of the grant. “We are proud to receive this grant from the Mellon Foundation to expand paid applied learning in ways that advance WSU’s mission and directly benefit our community,” said Wichita State President Rick Muma. “This program will showcase to employers across Kansas the tremendous value humanities students can offer.” Through partnerships…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2026/02-feb/mellon_1.php

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Bachelor of Science in Health Management

… health administration, health science, and public health. The degree offers a pathway into entry- and mid-level management careers in a hospital or medical clinic, long-term care community or public health organization and serves as a foundation for success in graduate education in health administration, public health or aging studies. BSHM Handbook Class…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/phs/undergraduate/hm.php

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Campus RainWorks Challenge

…about effective stormwater management, and showcase the environmental, economic and social benefits of green infrastructure practices. Engage your local college, university and community college to join the RainWorks Challenge. A student team (undergraduate or graduate), supported by a faculty advisor, design a GI project for their campus, or a nearby…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/news/meramec-funding-source-pages/campus-rainworks-challenge.php

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The Suites

… aspects they are willing to compromise on Residents will be able recognize that conflict can be positive Residents will be able reflect on how their choices impact themselves Community Engagement Residents will be able to identify 4 campus resources Residents will be able to connect to at least 1 organization Residents will be able to visit at least two…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/housing/suites.php

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The Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

…or creative activity requirement. June 29-July 24 remote, synchronous class times: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 – 12:30. (CRN 32419) New! Service-Learning & Community Engagement Course Course Description: Examines the process, importance and outcomes associated with service learning and civic responsibility. Students learn how to address, formulate …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-may-29-2020.php

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Other Committees with Faculty Representation

…prosperity for the people and communities we serve. Access and Affordability Provide an accessible, affordable and impactful higher education for all Kansans with increased community connections and networks. Proposed enhancement: Marcus Welcome Center, Clinton Hall, Hubbard Hall and Rhatigan Student Center. Diversify and develop our faculty and staff…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/facultysenate/PresidentsInnovationAdvisoryCouncil.php

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20241015Minutes

…as often and as best you can to promote engagement and presence. However, noting the varying roles and responsibilities in our staff constituency, we do believe it’s appropriate to offer a virtual option in the name of flexibility. To increase engagement in virtual environments, the Exec team has drafted some expectations that we encourage senators to meet…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/staffsenate/_documents/20241015Minutes.docx

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First-Year Seminar for Students

…is applied to projects related to personal development, synergetic collaboration, service outreach, and strategic preparation for ongoing learning and growth. FYSP 102A – My Community and I This course encourages students to carefully analyze their leadership styles, develop their sense of community, and recognize their responsibilities and commitments in…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studentsuccess/FY_Seminar_Students.php

Majors

Master of Health Administration (MHA) to MA in Aging Studies

… real-world experience and exposure to the profession through practicum placement in a health service organization. The practicum can be completed within the student’s local community, expanding opportunities for networking and potential career placement in a location of their choosing. Mentorship with advisory board members and alumni provides additional…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/index.php?program=health_administration_mha_to_ma_aging_studies

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Cheyla Clawson

…and losing someone to suicide, fuels the essence of my raw and often intimate dance works. These deeply personal experiences only serve as inspiration for exploring broader community and social issues. I use movement as a tool to excavate emotions and thoughts to transcend boundaries. These lines can become blurred through immersive movement…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/school_of_performing_arts/Faculty/Clawson-Cheyla.php

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Barton School Celebrates Art and Innovation with Envision Artists Erica Johnson and Tomiyo Tajiri

…and artistic discovery. A former first-shift sergeant at the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department, Johnson spent decades serving the Wichita community. In 2014, her life took a dramatic turn when she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood disorder affecting the bone marrow. Complications from her illness led to vision loss, a detached…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/07-07-2025-envision-art-installations.php

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Wichita State recognized for its increased safety efforts | Wichita State News

…program initiatives and news articles to determine the Top 25 List. All 4,298 U.S. accredited higher-education institutions were eligible. WSU was selected for its emphasis on community policing, specifically the Caring and Compassionate policing program, and its fiscal, training and staffing investment in safety technology. “This recognition honors not …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/01-jan/wsu_safety_list_5.php

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Spring 2025

…include Amezcua-Cabrera in making information about their research available, first to the archaeological community and then to the public. “Ben has been involved from the very beginning, excavating the artifacts,” Dozier said. “The next step is the study and the publication of the results. “Not only is he working in the lab, but his independent study is…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/News/Newsletter/spring_2025.php

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Ty Masterson

As director of GoCreate, a Koch Collaborative, at Wichita State University, Ty Masterson leads strategy, operations, and community engagement for the region’s premier makerspace. Masterson brings deep experience in organizational leadership, program management, and community outreach, with a diverse professional career as a realtor, developer, contractor,…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/research/IDP_Leadership_Team/Program_Contacts/Masterson-Ty.php

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The Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update 4-24-20

…to the bylaws to provoke a larger conversation about Honors admissions. How do we and how should we invite students into Honors? What does it mean to be a member of an Honors community? Is that journey defined only by tests and grade point averages or is it also about diversity of thought, diversity of experience, amibition, legacy, impact, empathy, and…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-4-24-2020.php

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Jason Vandecreek

This project partners with Senior Personnel Vandecreek, a special projects research associate, at WSU’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI). CEI’s goal is to promote best practices in organizations and communities interested in improving people’s lives, as well as fostering connections with community partners looking to create positive change. Vandecreek’s …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/research/cetarl/Vandecreek-Jason.php

WSU Newsletters

Update on Student Affairs org structure

…Office of Student Affairs, under Vice President Teri Hall, is temporarily changing up its organizational structure. Gabriel Fonseca is now interim executive director of student engagement. The three areas now under that position include the following: Office of Diversity and Inclusion Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership Student Government…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/12/update-on-student-affairs-org-structure/

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August 2025 ARC

…Recording Link 9:00 am Building Your Course for Student AnalyticsDesign your course with data in mind. This session explores how to structure content, assessments, and engagement tools in Blackboard to generate meaningful analytics. Learn how to use built-in reports and progress tracking, and find out what kinds of data questions OIR can answer from the…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/ARC/2025/August/aug.php

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Wichita State designated Age-Friendly University for focus on range of learning opportunities | Wichita State News

…half of the lifespan through research. "Age diversity and inclusion fit with Wichita State University's main priority of providing accessible education for everyone in our community at all stages of the lifespan and life course,” Wichita State President Rick Muma said. “As the only urban public research university in Kansas, we view WSU’s designation as an…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/04-april/AFU_1.php