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Fifteen high schoolers win Rudd Scholarship to attend Wichita State

… school seniors have been named as part of the newest class of Rudd Scholars, each receiving a 4-year scholarship to attend Wichita State University. The scholarships cover all remaining tuition and fees, books and supplies, and room and board. In addition to living on campus and carrying a full load of classes toward, scholars will receive mentoring and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/03-march/rudd_scholarship_wsu_19.php

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WSU earns national ranking for its efforts to support low-income students

… at Wichita State in fall 2018 came from families in which neither parent completed a four-year college degree. Wichita State continues to actively recruit and successfully retain low-income students throughout America’s heartland. “We hope the SMI encourages more institutions to embrace and expand their role as conduits for restoring the American Dream. The…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/03-march/social_mobility_index_19.php

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Registration open for WSU engineering ‘Design, Build, Code’ summer camps

…robots and mini-computers. Fees range from $100 for the single, half-day camps to $375 for the four, full-day camps. However, more than 100 camp scholarships are available to qualifying applicants. Scholarship recipients pay only a $10 administrative fee. New this year are the Scratch Coding Jump Start Camps (2nd-7th grades), which meet one day only…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/03-march/wsu_engineering_camps_19.php

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GoBabyGo to deliver cars to local children

…in time for summer. Four additional children will receive their first car at this event. And as these little GoBabyGo drivers grow, WSU will continue to support them by maintaining their cars. WSU students across disciplines work together to customize and deliver cars to children several times a year at no cost to the children’s families. Every car is…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/05-may/gobabygo_may_19.php

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WSU receives advanced manufacturing project funding from ARM, America Makes

…Wichita State and 10 other organizations for new education and workforce development projects. Approximately $7.8 million will be invested into the 11 innovative projects aimed at discovering issues within workforce and technology that are limiting growth in the national manufacturing ecosystem. Wichita State's project, Automation Manufacturing –…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/05-may/manufacturing_funding.php

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Wichita State expansion wins award from state of Kansas

…the state economy and the people of Kansas. The Innovation Campus gives WSU students the opportunity to apply their studies to real-world applications and receive the training necessary to seamlessly move into the workforce. Students have unique access to advanced laboratories and technology, industry leaders and an 18,000-square-foot community…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/06-jun/KDOC_Award.php

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WSU welcomes National Merit finalists, National Hispanic Recognition scholars

… (Nebraska). Emma is the daughter of Charlotte and Christopher Ahrenholtz. At Millard West, Emma was involved in debate, Student Council, Principal Advisory Board, the #BeKind campaign and more. Outside of school, she enjoys softball, volunteering and reading. She will study aerospace engineering. Tayler Bloom, Ankeny Centennial High School (Iowa). Tayler is…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/06-jun/National_Merit_finalists_2019.php

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WSU wins $750,000 NASA grant to reduce aircraft noise

WSU wins $750,000 NASA grant to reduce aircraft noise WSU Strategic Communications 06/11/2019 11:52:19 AM June 11, 2019 -- Wichita State University will lead a partnership between federal government, industry and academia to conduct research into reducing aircraft noise through the development of a next-generation aircraft engine acoustical liner. The…

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Textron Aviation joins Innovation Campus at WSU to develop future workforce

…better understand career opportunities within general aviation. “Our business is built on continuous product development and requires a diverse, professional workforce,” said Maggie Topping, Textron Aviation senior vice president of Human Resources and Communications. “As the competition for employees tightens, Textron Aviation is committed to leading…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/07-july/textron_wsu.php

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Seminar series to explore realities, challenges of autonomous vehicles

…while providing traffic safety for all using the roadways. The first seminar, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the National Center for Aviation Training, 4004 N. Webb Road. Additional seminars, which will take place at the same time and location, are: Oct. 11, 2019: Human and Mobility Impacts of Autonomous Vehicles Jan. 31,…

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Army awards WSU-NIAR $33 million contract for high-speed missile applications

…a project focused on emerging materials for high-speed missile applications. The announcement comes on the heels of a recent three-year $23.5 million contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Modeling for Affordable, Sustainable Composites, aimed at developing a certification framework for enabling advanced materials and structural concepts…

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Wichita State sets new record for research awards

…$33 million from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Command Aviation & Missile Center for emerging materials for high-speed missile applications. $23.5 million from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for advanced materials and automated manufacturing. $7 million from the Office of Naval Research for multiple projects involving advanced materials,…

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New crash lab will be a smashing hit for WSU aviation research

…system. The sled is impacted by a hydraulic piston and slows as it progresses down the track to a stop. The impact tests the ability of a structure (most often an aircraft seat) to withstand stress and protect its passengers. The lab’s current sled, installed in 2004, is past its intended lifetime, and is no longer supported by the manufacturer. When the …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/09-sept/crash_lab.php

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Meteorologist Mike Smith makes significant donation to Wichita State Libraries after receiving special award

…in the field of meteorology. WSU Libraries hope that the collection will support students and local institutions studying many fields, including aviation, environmental sustainability, law and weather. The Wichita State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives has received a large gift of scientific documents and artifacts…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/09-sept/mike_smith_library_donation_3.php

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Textron Aviation named Diversity and Community Engagement program sponsor | Wichita State News

…be successful. “It’s essential to the future of our business that we foster a thriving, diverse community where everyone has the opportunity to be successful,” said Maggie Topping, senior vice president of Human Resources and Communications at Textron Aviation. “WSU is a driving force in educating, empowering and mobilizing the community to foster and…

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WSU creates new School of Digital Arts | Wichita State News

…of impressive growth within the BAA program, which is housed in the state-of-the-art Shocker Studios production facility. Justin Rorabaugh, director of Shocker Studios, said the initial goal when the BAA program was developed in 2017 was to help move the College of Fine Arts firmly into a 21st century educational model. The new program did just that, not…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/11-nov/digital_arts_school_3.php

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WSU alumnus Brenton D. Myers makes $1.25 million gift to benefit College of Engineering | Wichita State News

…State University alumnus Brenton D. Myers will support the WSU College of Engineering, where Myers earned the degree that helped him build a lifelong career in engineering and airport planning. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third bullet This is the fourth bullet This is the fifth…

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Center for Combating Human Trafficking to host sixth annual anti-trafficking conference

… Matters: Confronting a Culture of Exploitation." The conference is from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. This year, CCHT is launching the campaign: "Be the Bombshell: Ignite Your Power." Through the campaign, CCHT aims to encourage conversation and action by exploring how we all contribute to the context in which…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/01-jan/ccht_conference_10.php

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Ten finalists chosen for the Linwood Sexton Endowed Scholarship

…The announcement of the Linwood Sexton Endowed Scholarship recipient will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Marcus Welcome Center. The finalists are: Sebastian Araiza Bejarano, Ness City High School Eduardo Avila, Liberal High School Carolina Delgado Sonora, Andover Central High School Jada Escobar, JC Harmon High School, Kansas City Bria…

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Liberal high school senior wins Wichita State University's Linwood Sexton Scholarship | Wichita State News

…starting this fall. In addition to leading within debate and forensics, Avila also serves his fellow students in many different capacities. He is a history mentor, varsity captain for scholars bowl, and is a constant champion for his classmates to do their best within their academics. Not only does Eduardo strive to help those within his school, but also…

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