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From classroom to career: WSU engineering student powers up her career through paid internship | Wichita State News

From classroom to career: WSU engineering student powers up her career through paid internship Sara Tank Ornelas, WSU Strategic Communications 06/26/2025 03:14:51 PM June 26, 2025 — Electrical engineering major Karaline Scott is getting an early start on her career path. The Wichita State sophomore is spending her summer at Professional Engineering…

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Wichita State starting bachelor’s in American Sign Language | Wichita State News

Wichita State starting bachelor’s in American Sign Language WSU Strategic Communications 05/16/2023 12:41:28 PM May 16, 2023 — Wichita State students wanting to earn a degree in American Sign Language will be able to make progress toward that goal starting fall 2023, when WSU launches a Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language. This is the first bullet.…

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WSU senior prepares for aviation workforce with NIAR internship | Wichita State News

WSU senior prepares for aviation workforce with NIAR internship Strategic Communications 07/29/2025 03:57:07 AM July 29, 2025 - James Wright’s work in the Environmental Test Lab for the National Institute for Aviation Research includes measuring salt spray fallout, welding and CAD modeling. Through each day of his paid internship, one benefit stands out –…

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WSU’s Community Engagement Institute helps bring fresh food to Wichita’s neighborhoods | Wichita State News

WSU’s Community Engagement Institute helps bring fresh food to Wichita’s neighborhoods Sara Tank Ornelas 11/19/2025 11:25:56 AM Nov. 19, 2025 — Wichita’s neighborhoods are getting a fresh boost thanks to a city-funded, community-led effort managed by Wichita State University’s Community Engagement Institute. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and…

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

Wichita State named Academic Institution of the Year by SHPE Leah Lamunyon, WSU College of Engineering 08/21/2024 04:30:20 PM Aug. 21, 2024 — Wichita State University has been named the 2024-25 Academic Institution of the Year by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the nation’s largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership…

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The Fab 50: Dean's Advisory Board helping transform WSU's Barton School of Business | Wichita State News

The Fab 50: Dean's Advisory Board helping transform WSU's Barton School of Business WSU Strategic Communications 11/15/2021 10:17:56 AM Nov. 11, 2021 — The new Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB) for the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University reads like the “Who’s Who” of the business world. The DAB’s 50 members include CEOs, CFOs,…

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Wichita State biology professor elected as prestigious AAAS Fellow | Wichita State News

Wichita State biology professor elected as prestigious AAAS Fellow Caelin Bragg 04/28/2025 01:30:37 PM April 28, 2025 — When the email notification popped up, Dr. Mary Liz Jameson, professor of biological sciences, thought there must have been a mistake. It must have been for someone else at the university or perhaps another Mary Liz at a different…

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Animation students build portfolios with real-world clients | Wichita State News

Animation students build portfolios with real-world clients Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 08/10/2020 08:16:38 AM Aug. 10, 2020 — From high-tech aerospace engineering to movie theater popcorn, Shocker Studios’ animation students are building diverse portfolios of work. Through Wichita State University’s partnerships, animators-in-training have…

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WSU student's debut documentary chosen for 2022 Tallgrass Film Festival | Wichita State University News

…filmmakers who have contributed to the festival’s legacy. Corri’s short documentary, “Kansas Honor Flight,” was selected to be screened at the 2022 festival, and the news came as a pleasant surprise to Corri. “It’s surreal, really, because I’m a rookie,” she said. “I had never made a documentary before and to be entered in the film festival with the big…

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Students from 11 new cities will soon pay in-state tuition to attend WSU | Wichita State News

Students from 11 new cities will soon pay in-state tuition to attend WSU Abigail Klein, public relations advisor 03/16/2022 02:18:23 PM March 16, 2022 — Further expanding its reach of access and affordability, Wichita State University has added 11 cities to its Shocker City Partnership — meaning eligible students from those cities are offered in-state…

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Aging-simulation suit puts WSU physical therapy students into patients’ shoes | Wichita State News

Aging-simulation suit puts WSU physical therapy students into patients’ shoes Sara Tank Ornelas 10/06/2025 03:06:03 PM Oct. 6, 2025 — Wichita State University physical therapy students donned a homemade aging-simulation suit to experience impaired vision, hearing and mobility challenges, helping them better understand the daily struggles of older adults.…

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Student success spotlight: Gregory VanDyke Jr. Wichita State is calling on all faculty and staff to align behind a Student Enrollment Management initiative to increase retention, persistence and graduation rates for all students. Today’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from senior Gregory VanDyke Jr. Junior, as he’s more well known, is a…

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WSU's Kansas APEX Accelerator surpasses $1 billion in government contract awards | Wichita State News

WSU's Kansas APEX Accelerator surpasses $1 billion in government contract awards Strategic Communications 04/02/2024 12:55:57 PM April 2, 2024 — The Kansas APEX Accelerator, based at Wichita State University, announces a significant milestone in its decade-long history of empowering businesses: the attainment of more than $1 billion in government contract…

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WSU staff and student recognized for their innovation through the John A. See Innovation Award | Wichita State News

WSU staff and student recognized for their innovation through the John A. See Innovation Award Strategic Communications 04/01/2024 09:48:41 AM April 01, 2024 — A professor and graduate student from Wichita State University have been awarded the 2024 John A. See Innovation Award. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the…

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WSU’s College of Engineering to host high school girls for national engineering day event | Wichita State News

WSU’s College of Engineering to host high school girls for national engineering day event Leah Lamunyon, COE 02/01/2024 10:19:12 AM Feb. 1, 2024 — The College of Engineering at Wichita State University is hosting an Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED) event, commonly known as Girl Day, for high school girls from Wichita and the surrounding area. This …

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Shocker Pre-Season programs build social and academic connections to help students succeed | Wichita State News

Shocker Pre-Season programs build social and academic connections to help students succeed Strategic Communications 07/30/2024 11:27:46 AM July 30, 2024 - Shocker Pre-Season programs are a proven way to get connected to campus and start the academic year with a good vibe. The programs give students an opportunity to work on skills such as college-level…

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Wichita State anthropologist uses his writings to preserve Turkey’s cultural memory following devastating earthquakes | Wichita State News

Wichita State anthropologist uses his writings to preserve Turkey’s cultural memory following devastating earthquakes Sara Ornelas, Strategic Communications 11/18/2024 08:22:26 AM Nov. 18, 2024 — In the wake of the devastating 2023 earthquakes that obliterated much of Antakya, Turkey, Wichita State cultural anthropologist Dr. Jens Kreinath turned to his…

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Cohen Honors College celebrates 10 years with Honors Eras Celebration | Wichita State News

Cohen Honors College celebrates 10 years with Honors Eras Celebration Strategic Communications 08/27/2024 02:15:36 PM Aug. 27, 2024 — To commemorate 10 years of the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College, faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends gathered for the Honors Eras Celebration at Wichita State University Aug. 24. This is the first bullet. Use…

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Shocker Studios has new views with the Synthetic Scenes digital wall | Wichita State News

Shocker Studios has new views with the Synthetic Scenes digital wall Caelin Bragg 09/25/2024 07:14:01 AM Sept. 25, 2024 — Wichita State University students now have access to cutting-edge virtual production technology at Shocker Studios with the addition of Synthetic Scenes — a 35- by 11-foot digital wall that will give digital arts students and…

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Black History Month faculty profile: Robert Weems | Wichita State News

Black History Month faculty profile: Robert Weems WSU Strategic Communications 02/27/2024 03:27:04 PM Feb. 27, 2024 — Black History Month serves as a time for reflection, education and the promotion of awareness about the rich and diverse history of the Black community. Wichita State is embracing the rich tapestry of history and heritage by highlighting some…

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