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Wichita State earns Voter-Friendly designation | Wichita State News

…Sedgwick County Elections Office and the Intercollegiate Athletic Association to open an early voting location at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 20, where faculty, staff and community members who were eligible to vote in Sedgwick County to cast their vote during the General Election. Shockers Vote then submitted data analysis and a report of the university’s…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/03-march/voter_6.php

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Student spreads Wichita pride through work with Avenue Art Days

…Marketing Communications with a minor in business and sociology. She helped market a local event called, Avenue Art Days. After graduation, Carver hopes to pursue a career in community engagement and development in Wichita. Over the past few years, Wichita residents have strived to build their city into a place residents can be proud to call home.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/09-sept/wsu-meghan-carver.php

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Wichita State named Academic Institution of the Year by SHPE | Wichita State News

…leadership in the STEM field. The award is part of SHPE's Technical Achievement Recognition program, which recognizes impactful research, professional contributions and community engagement in the STEM community. It will be presented during the STAR Award Gala on Nov. 1 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Wichita State has had a SHPE student…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/08-aug/SHPE_1.php

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John Bardo Center | College of Engineering, Wichita State University

…engineering fundamentals to life. Students benefit from ideas inspired by multi-disciplinary collaboration with faculty, students from across campus, industry, and the Wichita community. The building houses all the necessary tools for innovators to develop ideas into new products and bring them to market, including a 3D print center, business incubator…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/about/bardo-center.php

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Enrique Navarro

…among other venues. Recently, he has also co-produced a documentary film on Hispanic cooking traditions and immigration entitled Cocin(ando) Wichita, has co-curated the community-based digital exhibit Somos de Wichita/We Are Wichitans, and co-edited the book Mexican Americans of Wichita's North End. Book [co-edited with Anita Mendoza and Jay Price]…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Modern_and_Classical_Languages_and_Literatures/10-Spanish-Faculty/Navarro-Enrique.php

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Wichita State professor elected to prestigious science fellowship | Wichita State News

…standards of professional ethics and scientific integrity. “Being named an AAAS Fellow is truly a profound honor,” Beck said. “It’s humbling to be included among a community of scientists I deeply admire, including recent Nobel Prize winners whose work has had such transformative impact.” Beck said the recognition reflects not only her work, but also the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2026/05-may/beck_3.php

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Dr. Richard Muma named 15th president of Wichita State University | Wichita State News

…Dr. Richard Muma as the 15th president of Wichita State University, effective immediately. Muma has been serving as interim president of Wichita State since September 2020. Community leaders and members of the Shocker Nation joined virtually and in person on Thursday, May 6, for the announcement by the Kansas Board of Regents. Muma has been a…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/05-may/wsu_15_president_4.php

WSU Foundation

The power in numbers: How individual donations make a lasting impact

…worth supporting. She gives partly because of her professional affiliation, but much more because she believes in the mission of WSU within the larger Wichita community. She isn’t alone. Faith Tucker now runs her own financial technology startup, but she remembers the significant impact her own experience as a scholarship recipient at WSU had on her life.…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/the-power-in-numbers-how-individual-donations-make-a-lasting-impact/

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Building Academic-Practice Partnerships in Public Finance

…of Public Administration, Wichita State University 1:00: Toolkits SessionModerator: Tonya Bronleewe, Director, Environmental Finance Center, Wichita State University A Community Self-assessment Tool for Determining the Kinds of Resources That May Be Available for Disaster Mitigation ActivitiesAimee Franklin, Presidential Professor, University of…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/kpfc/Event-Pages/Building_Academic-Practice_Partnerships_in_Public_Finance.php

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First Connection, Forever Support: Golam Morshed Khan’s Applied Learning Experience

…Khan said. As an international student, this experience also gave Khan a stronger connection to Shocker Nation and the Wichita community. “This job has brought me mental peace and a sense of belonging on campus. I’ve learned how to be more involved in the community and have built meaningful connections with students from all backgrounds,” Khan said.…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Khan_Golam_Morshed.php

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KoeberCV

…Central Kansas. Wichita, KS: Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas. (Reviewed by representatives of the Workforce Alliance and community service providing agencies.) OTHER PUBLICATIONS 2017Association for Humanist Sociology Presidential Address. Humanity and Society. Thousand Oaks, CA Sage. 2016Elevating Humanity: Pathways to…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/sociology/documents/KoeberCV.docx

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Wichita State receives another honor for its support of transfer students

…awarded to the top 25 percent of colleges that earned the highest Transfer Friendliness ratings. This is the second year in a row that Wichita State has made it to the list. Community college students who consider WSU find that there are many processes in place specifically designed for them. From transfer-specific programming to transfer scholarships to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/04-april/transfer_honor_roll.php

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Clayton Staples Gallery | Chuck Purviance

… Plain Sight" April 27–July 21, 2020 Read about this exhibition Artist Bio Chuck Purviance has been working in the arts and education field as a potter, sculptor, instructor and community arts organizer for the past 12 years. Chuck grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after his adoption at a young age. He resided there until his mid 20s when…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/adci/galleries/clayton_staples/2019-20/chuck_purviance.php

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Work in Water: Auburn, NE

…treatment plant. Each location included a full tour and an explanation of its function. Auburn was also able to explain the importance of each component to the health of the community. Just months before the event, a fire broke out in a business in the community. An estimated 1,500 gallons of oil, as well as tires, fuel, and cars were caught in the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/EFC-Blog/blog-posts/work-in-water.php

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Wright_Vita

… City, MO. “Final Research Report: Influence of the Community Health Center of Southwest Kansas on Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center ED Visits/Costs,” Betty Smith-Campbell, David W. Wright, and Michael E Samuels, 2007. National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, Washington, .D.C. "Measuring Up 2006: The National Report Card on Higher Education,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/sociology/documents/Wright_Vita.docx

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2023-2024McNairJournal_FinalPrint

…the McNair Program be established to promote the value of higher education and of bringing diverse voices into the field of academia. In August 2022, the Wichita State community lost an incredible advocate for students. LaWanda Holt-Fields helped bring the McNair program to Wichita State in 1995 and she touched the lives of nearly 400 McNair Scholars who…

https://www.wichita.edu/_archive/services/mcnair/Journals/2023-2024McNairJournal_FinalPrint.pdf

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PCSI_Digital_Platform_Ecosystem_for_Great_Plains_Disaster_Resilience

…To maximize resilience, we can learn from past disasters. This knowledge can be used to optimize socio-economic, ecological, and infrastructural characteristics of a given community. Essentially, we would like to take advantage of these opportunities through digital transformation and build a digital platform for disaster resiliency. We aim to effect…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/convergence_sciences/_files/PCSI_Digital_Platform_Ecosystem_for_Great_Plains_Disaster_Resilience.pdf

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July 2025

…provide the support they need as the new academic year begins. Overview of Reports and ConcernsIn July, CARE Team referrals continued to reflect the evolving needs of our campus community. Thirty students were referred to the CARE Team—a 42% increase compared to July 2024. This significant rise highlights the growing demand for student support services…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/careteam/insights/2025-7.php

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Barton School of Business Launches SPERO, Announces $400,000 in Support

…and modular credentials, Wichita State and the Barton School of Business are advancing individual success and strengthening the fabric of our community.” Participants in both Entrepreneurship and Career Readiness tracks will gain access to a wide network of resources, mentors, and practical knowledge, positioning them for success. Graduates…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/09-10-24-spero.php

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Taking Alce su voz workshops to Southwest Kansas provides information about barriers to health care

…in Southwest Kansas and working to connect Spanish speakers and speakers of Mayan languages who live in the region with resources and information. Our first Southwest Kansas community meeting was held at a church in Dodge City on February 19. The purpose of the meeting was to learn about barriers to healthcare access and vaccine equity in Mayan communities…

https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2023/05/01/taking-alce-su-voz-workshops-to-southwest-kansas-provides-information-about-barriers-to-health-care/