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ADCI MFA Spotlight: Scott Jones

ADCI MFA Spotlight: Scott Jones School of Art, Design and Creative Industries 04/03/2024 05:17:13 PM Scott Jones’ work explores masculinity through the plasticity of clay. Originally from Bryan, Ohio, Scott is graduating with his MFA in Studio Art with a concentration in ceramics from Wichita State University’s School of Art, Design and Creative …

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Salt Lake City Native Finds Artistic Fulfillment and Growth in the School of Music at Wichita State University

Salt Lake City Native Finds Artistic Fulfillment and Growth in the School of Music at Wichita State University School of Music 04/11/2024 05:17:13 PM Discover the journey of Lily Graham, a talented graduate student at Wichita State University's School of Music, as she navigates her path to a master's degree in Opera Performance. Hailing from Salt Lake City, …

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MAALM Spotlight - Madeline Norland

MAALM Spotlight: Madeline Norland College of Fine Arts 04/08/2024 10:30:00 AM Introducing Madeline Norland, a lifelong learner from Winfield, KS. With a rich background in teaching art and museum work, she joined Wichita State University two and a half years ago, driven by her passion for continual learning. Now, at 67, she eagerly awaits her graduation on…

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From a Broadway national tour to the classroom: WSU alum’s journey comes full circle

From a Broadway national tour to the classroom: WSU alum’s journey comes full circle College of Fine Arts 04/04/2025 05:17:13 PM Discover how Broadway National Touring performer and WSU alum Amy Baker Schwiethale returned to her roots to lead, teach, and inspire the next generation of artists. Amy Baker Schwiethale For many aspiring performers, taking the…

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Unveiling the Journey: From Passion to Profession in Arts Management, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing

Unveiling the Journey: From Passion to Profession in Arts Management, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing College of Fine Arts 04/18/2024 08:00:00 AM In a candid exploration of personal inspiration and professional evolution, Ryan Gates, a prominent figure in Arts Management, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing, shares his journey from familial roots steeped in…

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Composer and Jazz Musician Doug Ragon Finds Creative Freedom at WSU

Composer and Jazz Musician Doug Ragon Finds Creative Freedom at WSU The School of Music 04/23/2024 08:00:00 AM Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of composer and jazz musician Doug Ragon, whose journey at Wichita State University's School of Music has been marked by creativity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence. From pushing…

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WSU Percussion Professor Reflects on Career, Passion and Purpose

WSU Percussion Professor Reflects on Career, Passion and Purpose Emily Rueda 04/22/2025 08:00:00 AM Discover the musical journey of Gerald “Jerry” Scholl, percussion professor at Wichita State University, as he reflects on a global performance career, impactful mentorship, and his passion for teaching the next generation of musicians. Gerald “Jerry” Scholl, …

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MFA Spotlight: Juan Gallardo Sánchez

MFA Spotlight: Juan Gallardo Sánchez The School of Art, Design and Creative Industries 04/26/2024 08:00:00 AM Juan Gallardo Sánchez creates narratives that portray Latin America through a whimsical lens while retributing candor to literary inaccuracies. Originally from Panama City, Panama, Juan is graduating with his MFA in Studio Art with a concentration in…

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Leveling Up: Fostering Growth in Game Design at Wichita State

Leveling Up: Fostering Growth in Game Design at Wichita State Devon Robinson 05/02/2025 08:00:00 AM Wichita State's Brian Foster leads game design at Shocker Studios, blending hands-on learning, cutting-edge tech, and industry insight to prepare students. Brian Foster Assistant Educator of Game Design Teaching Efforts Brian Foster is one of two faculty…

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Shocker Studios students blend art and technology at Heritage Gala

Shocker Studios students blend art and technology at Heritage Gala Ananda Smith 10/15/2025 05:17:13 PM Wichita State University’s Shocker Studios digital arts students Cody Wilson and Brayden Copp showcased their innovative virtual production at the Heritage Gala, blending art, film, and technology. Using Unreal Engine and WSU’s cutting-edge LED volume wall,…

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Alum Spotlight: Trishelle Jeffery

…presses were doing was making art for the masses. It wasn’t what we think of printmaking now as being a way to make limited edition fine art pieces. It was newspapers, and in those newspapers, you start to see drawings—then, well, there’s comics. Best Breasts in the West began as part of your thesis work as a printmaking MFA student here at Wichita State…

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Alum Spotlight: Jessica Miller

Alum Spotlight: Jessica Miller The School of Art, Design and Creative Industries 12/05/2024 09:00:00 AM As a Branded Environments Design Lead at Corgan, Wichita State University School of Art, Design and Creative Industries alumna Jessica Miller translates brand identities from two-dimensional assets into experiential, three-dimensional spaces. In the…

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Allegiant has top performance in 2020 Airline Quality Rating; airline industry posts declined numbers

…tab to access the ratings directly. The Airline Quality Rating report will also be available for download at http://airlinequalityrating.com. After the news release is published, if you would like to interview Dean Headley, call 316-648-8570. Interviews also may be arranged through Joe Kleinsasser, Wichita State University, 316-204-8266 (cell) or…

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Meet Our Team: Dawn Shepler

Meet Our Team: Dawn Shepler PPMC 02/10/2022 01:32:26 PM Dawn Shepler joins Team PPMC as the fearless leader of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalition. Dawn Shepler joins Team PPMC as a Program Manager leading the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalition. Learn more about our newest team member! What excites you most about joining the PPMC? The…

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Women Moving Their Venture Forward Fall 2022

Women Moving Their Venture Forward Fall 2022 Monday, March 6, 2023 8:04:35 AM PST In Fall 2022, one women led startup was awarded funding to aid in her journey to make her innovative idea a reality. The Women for Women Innovation Fund, created by WSU alumnus Erin Cummings, provides women innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders seed money to get their ventures…

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Trailblazers Revealed: The Founding Members of the Barton School's Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund

Trailblazers Revealed: The Founding Members of the Barton School's Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund Barton School of Business 02/06/2024 09:15:10 AM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has finalized the inaugural group for the Erin and Kyle Cummings $500,000 Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF). The class consists of …

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WSU awards newest Barton Scholar with $48,000 scholarship

WSU awards newest Barton Scholar with $48,000 scholarship WSU Strategic Communications 01/29/2019 10:06:49 AM Jan. 29, 2019 -- Trevor Cumpston, a senior from Aurora High School in Aurora, Nebraska, has won the 2019 Wichita State University Clay Barton Scholarship. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This…

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From law enforcement to mentorship: WSU professor is shaping research and student success

…of global companies and organizations. Follow Wichita State on social media: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube X | Twitter Facebook Contact for News Reporters: Lainie Mazzullo-Hart, director of communication, 316-978-3409 or lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu. Style Position Image Image Credit Header High-resolution image available Content Buttons Download image Style …

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Mark and Stacy Parkinson create new scholarship to help DACA students succeed

Mark and Stacy Parkinson create new scholarship to help DACA students succeed WSU Strategic Communications 02/15/2019 07:30:38 AM Feb. 15, 2019 -- Former Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson and his wife, Stacy, have established a generous scholarship at Wichita State University to help children of undocumented immigrants earn their degrees to pursue the American…

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INV Team Member Highlight

INV Team Member Highlight Troy Tabor, Director, Center for Entrepreneurship 04/25/2022 02:13:16 PM Recap of what's been going on at the Office of Innovation and New Ventures April 2022 Recap “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” - Edward Everett Hale The progress of WSU and the entrepreneurship…

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