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WSU students recognized for best technical paper at North American Power Symposium

…hosted Oct. 15-17 by Western Carolina University in Asheville, North Carolina. In addition to receiving recognition for authorship of the paper, Peterson was also recently awarded the IEEE PES Scholarship for the second year. The scholarship is a merit scholarship awarded to undergraduate students in electrical engineering who are pursuing careers in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/06/wsu-students-recognized-for-best-technical-paper-at-north-american-power-symposium/

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Graduate School hosts effective teaching strategies presentation

Join the Graduate school and learn successful teaching strategies from faculty who have been awarded for their teaching at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 301 Rhatigan Student Center. The event is part of the Graduate School’s Professional Development Series.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/28/graduate-school-hosts-effective-teaching-strategies-presentation/

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WSU Esports director nominated for ‘Scholars – Collegiate Gaming Program Director of the Year’

The College of Applied Studies announced that Travis Yang, director of Shocker Esports, has been nominated for the Scholars – Collegiate Gaming Awards Program Director of the Year. Since joining Wichita State in 2021, Yang has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of the university’s Esports program. Public voting is open for, which is open…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/27/wsu-esports-director-nominated-for-scholars-collegiate-gaming-program-director-of-the-year/

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Wichita State receives SBA funding to assist STEM-focused small businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded $150,000 to Wichita State University to assist in providing resources and support for small businesses and start-ups focused on STEM and research and development. The SBA’s 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Stage Two funded 35 accelerator partnerships to foster a thriving national innovation…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/21/wichita-state-receives-sba-funding-to-assist-stem-focused-small-businesses/

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FirePoint awards $40K to students for military-focused adaptable software architecture

Through the inaugural Student Practical Architecting Challenge (SPARC), FirePoint Innovations Center at Wichita State University awarded nearly $40,000 to two student-based teams for their novel innovations in devising future-ready, modular and adaptable software systems to support the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/19/firepoint-awards-40k-to-students-for-military-focused-adaptable-software-architecture/

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Women of WSU to hold membership drive, vintage market fundraiser

…is holding its annual fundraiser: a vintage market featuring items donated by fans, alumni, faculty and staff. The auction is open to everyone, and all proceeds raised will be awarded as scholarships to WSU students. The online silent auction opens Sept. 27 and closes Oct. 3.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/14/women-of-wsu-to-hold-membership-drive-vintage-market-fundraiser/

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Parking lot near Woolsey to close Aug. 17

Lot 41, the parking lot near Woolsey Hall, will be closed Thursday, Aug. 17 for the WSU American Marketing Association awards ceremony at Woolsey. ADA and reserved spaces will still be available for use.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/16/parking-lot-near-woolsey-to-close-aug-17/

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Shocker Rudd Scholar featured in USA Today

Ashlee Villarreal, one of 18 students awarded the Rudd Scholarship, was featured in USA Today. Ashlee, Garden City High School grad, will start classes at Wichita State in fall 2023. Each Rudd Scholar will receive a full-ride scholarship, which includes tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and considerable networking and coaching support along the way.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/27/shocker-rudd-scholar-featured-in-usa-today/

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Wichita State University earns finalist honor for APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity University Awards

…role in cultivating research and innovation. The APLU named Wichita State as one of five finalists for its 11th annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University Awards.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/20/wichita-state-university-earns-finalist-honor-for-aplu-innovation-economic-prosperity-university-awards/

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College of Engineering associate dean to return to teaching

…designation from The National Security Academy and developing a cybersecurity graduate certificate and hub. Additionally, Twomey has won two National Science Foundation (NSF) awards totaling $2 million to address graduation for minority and economically challenged engineering students, and she has mentored faculty submitting NSF CAREER grants, six of whom…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/21/college-of-engineering-associate-dean-of-research-graduate-studies-and-faculty-development-to-return-to-teaching/

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Submit nominations for 2023 Heritage Alumni Awards

…to elevating and advancing WSU through their philanthropy and ongoing engagement at the 2023 Heritage Gala. This year’s event will combine the best elements of the past Alumni Awards and President’s Club events for an exciting evening of honoring WSU’s rich history. Nominations will be considered in the categories of young alumni, social impact, and alumni…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/08/submit-nominations-for-2023-heritage-alumni-awards/

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WSU chapter of National Student Speech Language Hearing Association receives honors

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association chapter at Wichita State University has been awarded Gold Chapter Honors for attaining a distinguished level of achievement in the areas of member recruitment and engagement, community outreach, and service, legislative advocacy, and fundraising during the 2022-23 academic year.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/01/wsu-chapter-of-national-student-speech-language-hearing-association-receives-honors/

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Call for volunteers for Science Olympiad National Tournament

… Wichita State for the Science Olympiad National Tournament in May. Teams will begin checking in May 17 and 18, and a STEM Expo will be held May 19. The tournament, ending with an awards ceremony, will run May 20. Many volunteers are needed to help make this multi-day event possible, and tasks range from completing administrative duties, running errands and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/20/call-for-volunteers-for-science-olympiad-national-tournament/

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Meet newest Koch Scholars set to major in business

Earlier this spring, Wichita State announced the newest recipients of the Koch Scholarship. The Koch Scholars have been awarded $30,000 for in-state students and $45,000 for out-of-state students each. The competitive program is based on high academic achievement, work, volunteer and leadership experiences, an essay and an interview process. Three of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/05/meet-newest-koch-scholars-set-to-major-in-business/

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Executive branch of SGA selected for Rick Rewards

The Student Government Association (SGA) executive branch was recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards, awarded each month by President Rick Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of our campus community. Members of the SGA were honored for their dedication to serving and representing the needs of the student body.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/30/executive-branch-of-sga-selected-for-rick-rewards/

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Two WSU students awarded in graduate research summit in Topeka

… 50 graduate students from six Kansas public universities presented their research and how it contributes to the economic development of the state. Two Wichita State students were awarded at the summit, including Kaitlyn Hemberger, English major, for her poster on cybersecurity intervention measures in educations for vulnerable refugee populations in Kansas,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/29/two-wsu-students-awarded-in-graduate-research-summit-in-topeka-2/

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Two WSU students awarded in graduate research summit in Topeka

… 50 graduate students from six Kansas public universities presented their research and how it contributes to the economic development of the state. Two Wichita State students were awarded at the summit, including Kaitlyn Hemberger, English major, for her poster on cybersecurity intervention measures in educations for vulnerable refugee populations in Kansas,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/28/two-wsu-students-awarded-in-graduate-research-summit-in-topeka/

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Attend annual Hippodrome skit, talent competition March 31

…20 minute scripted performance with the use of this year’s theme: “Superheroes: ‘It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No…it’s a…Hippo.'” The top three winners will receive awards, as well as individual awards for best actor, best use of mystery item and spirit. The talent competition will be hosted in conjunction with the skit competition. Performers will take the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/hippodrome-to-host-annual-skit-talent-competition-march-31/

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Scholarship recipients spend an evening with their donors

More than half of Wichita State students apply for need-based scholarships, and thanks to the generous support of donors, WSU awarded more than $7 million in scholarship funding in the last year. To recognize the incredible commitment, each spring, the Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement host an event to connect students with the donors who are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/13/scholarship-recipients-spend-an-evening-with-their-donors/

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18 WSU-bound students awarded full-ride Rudd scholarships

…a full-ride scholarship, which includes tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and considerable networking and coaching support along the way. The following are the students who were awarded the Rudd scholarships: Ashlyn Armstrong — Central Plains High School in Claflin, Kansas Natalee Delgado — Valley Center High School Alejandra Facio — Garden City High…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/07/18-wsu-bound-students-awarded-full-ride-rudd-scholarships/