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Applied Learning Highlight: Haylee Thurman

…program with an emphasis in management, Shocker Haylee Thurman is scheduled to graduate this fall. Her academic journey, however, is only part of the story. Since the start of her college career, she has been steadily shaping a dynamic and impactful role in the world of research and development. Haylee currently serves as the automation technical lead at the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/11/applied-learning-highlight-haylee-thurman/

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Former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, engineer in residence to speak on campus

Leanne Caret — former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security and the 2023 engineer in residence for the College of Engineering — is visiting Wichita State Monday, March 27. Caret will be featured at two speaking events that students, staff, faculty, alumni and industry partners are welcome to attend. The first speaking event, “How To Navigate Your Way…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/14/former-president-of-boeing-defense-space-security-and-engineer-in-residence-to-speak-on-campus/

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Former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, engineer in residence to speak on campus

Leanne Caret — former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security and the 2023 engineer in residence for the College of Engineering — is visiting Wichita State Monday, March 27. Caret will be featured at two speaking events that students, staff, faculty, alumni and industry partners are welcome to attend. The first speaking event, “How To Navigate Your Way…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/24/former-president-of-boeing-defense-space-security-engineer-in-residence-to-speak-on-campus/

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WSU pinning ceremony for Teacher Apprentice Program recognizes this year’s graduates

…University celebrated 126 graduates of its Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP), which helps paraeducators become licensed teachers while continuing to work. Most are first-generation college students, now moving from earning about $11,000/year to starting salaries around $40,000. The ceremony included starfish pins and TAP stoles, symbolizing the impact…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/16/wsu-pinning-ceremony-for-teacher-apprentice-program-recognizes-this-years-graduates/

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Former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, engineer in residence to speak on campus

Leanne Caret — former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security and the 2023 engineer in residence for the College of Engineering — is visiting Wichita State on Monday, March 27. Caret will be featured at two speaking events that students, staff, faculty, alumni and industry partners are welcome to attend. The first speaking event, “How To Navigate Your …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/former-president-of-boeing-defense-space-security-engineer-in-residence-to-speak-on-campus-2/

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CAPS seeks volunteers for immigrant mental health research

Are you a first- or second-generation immigrant student? Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) is conducting a study to explore college students’ experiences as first- or second-generation immigrants through in-person group discussion. The purpose of the study is to understand how we can increase mental health resources for immigrant college students.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/04/caps-seeks-volunteers-for-immigrant-mental-health-research/

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Community invited to Wichita State’s 2023-24 performing arts season

The School of Performing Arts in the College of Fine Arts invites the Wichita community to its 2023-24 season of productions. This year’s season is centered around “Building Community.” Fall 2023: Move on Litwin: Dance Up Close – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26-28 in Litwin Theatre, Heskett Dance Studios A Chorus Line – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2-4; 2 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Wilner…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/10/community-invited-to-wichita-states-2023-24-performing-arts-season/

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GEAR UP director featured on ‘On the Ground’ podcast

Riccardo Harris, executive director of college and career readiness at Wichita State, was recently featured on the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) podcast — “On the Ground” — which focuses on the challenges and triumphs of the GEAR UP community. Harris, a native of Wichita, is an acclaimed public speaker and published author…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/27/gear-up-director-featured-on-on-the-ground-podcast/

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Wichita State named No. 1 most affordable, LGBTQ-friendly school in Kansas

Adding to its myriad points of pride, Wichita State University has been named the most affordable, LGBTQ-friendly college in the state. Student Loan Hero, a company that helps student loan borrowers make well-informed repayment decisions, took its statistics on the most affordable colleges and universities and paired it with information from Campus Pride,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/21/wichita-state-named-no-1-most-affordable-lgbtq-friendly-school-in-kansas/

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Wichita State interdisciplinary student team advances to top 10 in NASA SUITS Challenge for third time

…student team, CosmoShox, has secured a spot in the top 10 teams in the NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students (SUITS) Challenge. Organized by the College of Innovation and Design and guided by faculty members Kristyn Waits and Maggie Schoonover, the CosmoShox team is gearing up for the second phase of this competitive…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/14/wichita-state-interdisciplinary-student-team-advances-to-top-10-in-nasa-suits-challenge-for-third-time/

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Deltha Colvin, TRIO Student Support Services, announces retirement

Deltha Colvin, associate vice president of college readiness/retention programs at TRIO Student Support Services, has announced her retirement, effective Aug. 2, after 55 years of service to the university. During her tenure at Wichita State, Colvin has been a staunch advocate for students through her work with TRIO — including Upward Bound, Student Support …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/10/deltha-colvin-trio-student-support-services-announces-retirement/

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Wichita State University student recognized on ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll

Sophie Martins is one of 137 college students recognized for their nonpartisan democratic engagement work during the 2023 election cycle. Wichita State University and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) announced that Sophie Martins has been recognized as part of the 2024 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. The ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/29/wichita-state-university-student-recognized-on-all-in-student-voting-honor-roll/

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Make memories using ShockerSync

College is the perfect time to create long-lasting memories and friendships. Whether you’re into sports, arts, community service or something super niche, the ShockerSync calendar has events that cater to all interests: wichita.edu/shockersync.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/16/make-memories-using-shockersync/

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Silicon Valley CEO to come back to Wichita as Barton School’s entrepreneur-in-residence

The W. Frank Barton School of Business has announced Susan Thomas, founder and CEO of 10Fold, will serve as the college’s entrepreneur-in-residence for the spring 2023 semester. Thomas is from Newton, Kansas and began her college education at Wichita State. She founded 10Fold in 1995, and the company is now ranked among the top 8% of independently owned…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/01/silicon-valley-ceo-to-come-back-to-wichita-as-barton-schools-entrepreneur-in-residence/

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December Newsletter

…Consortium Title: 2025-2026 Research Grants Application Deadline: January 19, 2025 Purpose: “The program’s goals are 1) to stimulate research on college athletics designed to promote student-athlete welfare; and 2) to assist The American’s member institutions and intercollegiate athletics programs in evidence-based practice for student-athletes. The…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2024-12-Newsletter.php

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WSU LAS Humanities and Social Science faculty invited to meet with Office of Research

Dr. Coleen Pugh, vice provost for Research at Wichita State, invites all Fairmont College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences (LAS) faculty to attend a meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 10 via Zoom. During the event, faculty will learn how to apply for external funding and discuss past funding successes by those in the LAS college.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/08/wsu-las-humanities-and-social-science-faculty-invited-to-meet-with-office-of-research/

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Wichita State announces affiliation with Excelencia in Education

Wichita State and President Rick Muma has recently become a member of the Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success (P4LSS). P4LSS is a group of college and university presidents dedicated to making their institutions an environment Latine students can thrive. WSU joins the P4LSS and 175 higher education leaders from 29 states,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/06/wichita-state-announces-affiliation-with-excelencia-in-education/

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Kansas Family Business Forum welcomes new director

The College of Innovation & Design and the Center for Entrepreneurship have named Lance Minor as the new director of the Kansas Family Business Forum (KFBF). The KFBF has been supporting and promoting family-owned businesses for more than 27 years. As director, Minor envisions a deliberate growth strategy to increase KFBF’s local presence, expand membership,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/16/kansas-family-business-forum-welcomes-new-director/

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CHP hosts high school health sciences teacher’s workshop

The College of Health Professions’ High School Advisory Council hosted its first health science teacher’s workshop. The workshop featured cutting-edge health science and biomechanical technology presentations, hands-on experiences with the new human cardiorespiratory simulation manikin and cadaver work in the CHP’s gross anatomy lab. High school teachers…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/02/__trashed-5/

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WSU staff member wins Burge Spirit Award at GPACAC annual conference

Logan Blunt, regional admissions representative in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was awarded the Burge Spirit Award at the 2025 Great Plains Association for College Admission Counseling (GPACAC) annual conference in Lincoln, Nebraska, April 9. The Burge Spirit Award is awarded to a member whose enthusiasm and creativity have been an inspiration and contributes to the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/21/wsu-staff-member-wins-burge-spirit-award-at-gpacac-annual-conference/