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Join SGA for the presidential and vice presidential forum

Want to know who’s running your student government next year? Come meet Jia Wen and Amy, SGA presidential and vice presidential candidates, at the SGA 2025 Forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. This is your chance to hear their vision, ask questions and learn how they plan to represent you. Whether you’re…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/25/join-sga-for-the-presidential-and-vice-presidential-forum/

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ENGR - Engineering

Courses numbered 100 to 299 = lower-division; 300 to 499 = upper-division; 500 to 799 = undergraduate/graduate. ENGR 101. Introduction to Engineering (3). Assists engineering students in exploring engineering careers and opportunities. Provides information on academic and life skills essential to becoming a successful engineering student. Promotes…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/engr/

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Class of 2025, show your Shocker pride

Each year, Wichita State’s graduating class leaves behind their days as Shocker students to begin their journey as Shocker alumni. Giving a graduating class gift of $20.25 marks this occasion with an exclusive zipper pull for commencement regalia in recognition of your generosity. Gifts can be made toward whatever program, scholarship or initiative inspires …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/11/class-of-2025-show-your-shocker-pride/

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Check out the 2023-24 Shocker Career Accelerator annual report

Take a look at the Shocker Career Accelerator’s 2023-24 annual report. As Shocker Career Accelerator reflects on the 2023-24 academic year, it is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of students, employer partners and the team. At the heart of everything Shocker Career Accelerator does is the mission to empower Shockers with the skills, experiences…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/02/check-out-the-2023-24-shocker-career-accelerator-annual-report/

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Wichita State student is bridging health care gaps through research and innovation

Anna Brake, a junior in Wichita State’s Honors Baccalaureate program, got involved in research her freshman year after reading about a project to develop a wearable fetal heart monitor. Now, she’s helping improve access to prenatal care in rural and underserved communities. Wichita State University’s research emphasis includes opportunities for undergraduate…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/04/wichita-state-student-is-bridging-health-care-gaps-through-research-and-innovation/

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McNair Scholars Program is now accepting applications

Are you an undergraduate with dreams of earning a doctorate? The McNair Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year. Benefits include: Academic advising and personalized mentoring Hands-on research opportunities and conference presentations Graduate school application assistance Exclusive workshops and seminars to enhance…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/14/mcnair-scholars-program-is-now-accepting-applications/

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Elliott School of Communication honors Carla Eckels as 2024-25 outstanding alumna

The Elliott School of Communication is honoring 1984 graduate, Carla Eckels, as the Outstanding Alumna for the 2024-25 school year. Eckels, the director of organizational culture and host of “Soulsations” at KMUW, the NPR affiliate for Wichita, has spent her career serving the community through programming focused on race and culture. “Carla goes well out of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/30/elliott-school-of-communication-honors-carla-eckels-as-2024-25-outstanding-alumna/

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Junior Shocker Kids Club memberships only $20 during flash sale

Shocker Athletics is offering 2024-25 Junior Shocker Kids Club memberships for only $20 during its end of year flash sale. Memberships include a welcome kit with a T-shirt, water bottle, lanyard and credential, stickers and more. Members receive admission to all remaining baseball games and softball games at no additional cost (excluding the April 30…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/21/jr-shocker-kids-club-memberships-only-20-during-flash-sale-2/

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Junior Shocker Kids Club memberships only $20 during flash sale

Shocker Athletics is offering 2024-25 Junior Shocker Kids Club memberships for only $20 during the end of year flash sale. Memberships include a welcome kit with a T-shirt, water bottle, lanyard and credential, stickers and more. Members receive admission to all remaining baseball games and softball games at no additional cost (excluding the April 30…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/16/jr-shocker-kids-club-memberships-only-20-during-flash-sale/

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2025 CAS award recipients announced

The College of Applied Studies is proud to announce this year’s faculty, staff and partner award recipients. These individuals represent excellence in research, teaching, service, innovation and collaboration across the college and university. University-level awards University Risk-Taker Award: Dr. Angela Beeler Excellence in Accessibility Award: Dr. Jason …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/23/2025-cas-award-recipients-announced/

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Wichita State was chosen last fall to participate in the VOLARÉ Institute of HACU

… capabilities at the participating HSI institutions by increasing funding levels and expanding STEM initiatives. The VOLARÉ Institute is funded by NSF for at least the inaugural year. The WSU team consists of Dr. Sara Mata, executive director of Hispanic Serving Initiatives; Dr. Rhonda Lewis, professor and graduate coordinator in the Department of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/06/wichita-state-was-chosen-last-fall-to-participate-in-the-volare-institute-of-hacu/

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Hear from entrepreneur Derek Sorrells at Shocker New Venture Competition May 2

Join Shocker New Venture Competition starting at 10:30 a.m. May 2 in Woolsey Hall and hear from this year’s keynote speaker, Derek Sorrells, founder and managing partner of Scion Capital Partners, at 1 p.m. From a childhood lemonade stand to building a portfolio of eight original brands, ten physical locations and two virtual-only concepts, Derek’s story is …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/17/hear-from-entrepreneur-derek-sorrells-at-shocker-new-venture-competition-may-2/

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Enjoy ice cream and learn about political science at Ice Cream Social

Join the Department of Political Science in ushering in the first week of the fall semester with an Ice Cream Social from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 in 417 Lindquist Hall. Come in and meet the department and your peers — everyone is welcome.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/20/enjoy-ice-cream-and-learn-about-political-science-at-ice-cream-social/

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Brooklyn Benn wins 2024 OGA Women’s Stroke Play Championship

Junior marketing major, Brooklyn Benn, took home first place at the 2024 OGA (Oklahoma Golf Association) Women’s Stroke Play Championship at the Meadowbrook Country Club in Tulsa. Benn scored a 69 in round one and a 73 in round two for a final total of 142, an even par for the tournament.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/12/brooklyn-benn-wins-2024-oga-womens-stroke-play-championship/

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How a gift of grain will create a world of music

…Fred decided to fund an endowed scholarship at Wichita State, they knew they wanted to support music education students. But what makes their gift unique is that it’s the first of its kind Wichita State has ever received. “It’s not so unique among farmers … but it is rather meaningful to us to be the first ones to make a gift of grain in Wichita…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/03/how-a-gift-of-grain-will-create-a-world-of-music/

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2024 Kansas English published on WSU’s Open Journal Systems

…education, has served as editor-in-chief of Kansas English since 2017 and collaborates with Susan Matveyeva, journal manager of Univeristy Libraries, to publish the journal each year. This year’s issue of Kansas English was published June 25 and features the work of several WSU-affiliated faculty, graduates and students in addition to scholarly and creative …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/01/2024-kansas-english-published-on-wsus-open-journal-systems/

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1981 WSU women’s crew surprised the field for one of the sport’s biggest championships

…For Wichita State’s rowing team in 1981, hard work, repetition and commitment came together at the perfect time at one of the sport’s most prestigious races. On May 9 that year, Wichita State’s women’s varsity four won the national rowing title at the Dad Vail Regatta on the Schuykill River in Philadelphia. Lori (Anderson) Heger remembers the feeling in …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/23/1981-wsu-womens-crew-surprised-the-field-for-one-of-the-sports-biggest-championships/

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Barton School names two Wichita-area students as 2025 Jabara Scholars

The Barton School of Business has announced the two recipients of the 2025 Professor Fran Jabara Endowed Scholarship. This year’s winners are Wyatt Ochs, a homeschool student from Wichita, and Jennifer C. Sanchez-Reyes from Derby High School in Derby, Kansas. They will each receive more than $32,700 spread over four years to attend WSU and major or…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/12/barton-school-names-two-wichita-area-students-as-2025-jabara-scholars/

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Kansas Applied Learning Funds for AY26 application open

Wichita State is excited to announce that the State of Kansas Applied Learning Funds are now open for applications for the 2026 fiscal year. Who can apply? WSU colleges and departments are invited to submit proposals. Special attention will be given to programs that have traditionally lacked access to paid applied learning opportunities. What are the funding…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/08/kansas-applied-learning-funds-for-ay26-application-open/

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Wichita State celebrates National TRIO & GEAR UP Day 2025

…NCCEP, delivered a keynote on GRIT: Growth Mindset, Resilience, Impact and Transformation. Associate VP Deltha Colvin, the trailblazer of these programs, highlighted TRIO’s 60-year legacy, while Provost Monica Lounsbery emphasized the programs’ impact on student success. The event featured interactive activities, including a scavenger hunt, a hands-on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/10/wichita-state-celebrates-national-trio-gear-up-day-2025/