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Hippodrome seeking students to showcase their talents

…skit competition will perform a 15 to 20 minute scripted performance with the use of this year’s theme: Superheroes. The top three winners of the skit competition will receive awards for first, second and third place, as well as individual awards for best actor, best use of mystery item and spirit. The talent competition will be hosted in conjunction with …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/27/hippodrome-seeking-students-to-showcase-their-talents-2/

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First-generation college student named 2023 Barton Scholar

The Frank Barton School of Business has awarded Isabella (Bella) Kilman, a senior from Valley Center High School, the 2023 Clay Barton Scholarship. The $50,000 scholarship is one of the largest business scholarships in Kansas. Kilman, who plans to major in marketing, was named the 2023 Barton Scholar after competing against numerous other high school seniors…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/20/first-generation-college-student-named-2023-barton-scholar/

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Wichita State Police Department wins Rick Rewards

The Wichita State Police Department (WSUPD) is the latest winner of Rick Rewards, awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of our campus community. Members of the WSUPD were honored for their dedication to ensure a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/08/wichita-state-police-department-wins-rick-rewards/

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Hippodrome seeking students to showcase their talents

…skit competition will perform a 15 to 20 minute scripted performance with the use of this year’s theme: Superheroes. The top three winners of the skit competition will receive awards for first, second and third place, as well as individual awards for best actor, best use of mystery item and spirit. The talent competition will be hosted in conjunction with …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/30/hippodrome-seeking-students-to-showcase-their-talents/

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Submit an abstract for the 2023 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum

…provides an opportunity for undergraduate students at WSU to present their scholarly and creative activity to faculty, student and community audiences while competing for cash awards. This year’s URCAF will be held on April 7 in the Rhatigan Student Center. The deadline to submit an abstract is March 17.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/27/submit-an-abstract-for-the-2023-undergraduate-research-and-creative-activity-forum/

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Office of Financial Aid hosting labs for Feb. 1 scholarship application deadline

…Office of Financial Aid, in partnership with the academic colleges, will host scholarship application labs to provide assistance and answer questions about the application and awarding process. The deadline to complete the ScholarshipUniverse application is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. Staff from the Office of Financial Aid will be available to help…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/20/scholarship-applications-are-open-until-feb-1/

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Do you have something to add to Campus Connection?

… our Innovation Campus partners. It’s also an opportunity for our innovation partners to share news with each other — including events, employee profiles, research projects or awards. Click here to submit an item for Campus Connection. If you don’t have a myWSU ID, click on the black box that reads “No myWSU ID,” and register as a user. If you have any…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/14/do-you-have-something-to-add-to-campus-connection/

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FirePoint invites participants for C3 SPARC Challenge

…partner, FirePoint Innovations. The challenge is divided in three progressive phases spanning the course of nine months. First and second place teams will compete for financial awards, with first place winning $29,500, and will have access to networking and educational opportunities with government and industry experts. Each team needs one faculty…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/07/firepoint-invites-participants-for-c3-sparc-challenge/

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Wichita State celebrates Best of Wichita wins

Wichitans voted, and Wichita State won several top honors for The Wichita Eagle’s Best of Wichita awards. Best college or university Best audiology and hearing center for the WSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. Best childcare for the WSU Child Development Center To read the full list of results, visit www.BestofWichitaKS.com.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/05/wichita-state-celebrates-best-of-wichita-wins/

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Barton School, Butler Community College name scholarship recipients

The W. Frank Barton School of Business has awarded scholarships worth $40,000 to four Butler Community College students interested in furthering their business education at Wichita State. These scholarships will help amplify and activate the coordinated 2+2 program between the two schools where Butler students will receive their associate’s degree and pursue…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/21/barton-school-butler-community-college-name-scholarship-recipients/

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President Muma named a WBJ Executive of the Year

… Business Journal as one of its 2022 Executives of the Year. Each year, the WBJ names individuals who make a difference in the business community through its Executive of the Year Awards.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/14/president-muma-named-a-wbj-executive-of-the-year/

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School of Computing wins Rick Rewards

The School of Computing is the latest winner of Rick Rewards, awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of our campus community. Members of the School of Computing were honored for their work in helping students build a strong foundation in computer science, cybersecurity, computing and data science.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/26/school-of-computing-wins-rick-rewards/

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WSU wins $750K NSF grant to improve graduation rates among low-income engineering students

…record enrollment the university is bolstering its student success initiatives to increase graduation rates. As part of those efforts, the National Science Foundation has awarded WSU researchers $750,000 to increase persistence rates among low-income engineering students, particularly those who are interested in advanced manufacturing careers. The …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/13/wsu-wins-750k-nsf-grant-to-improve-graduation-rates-among-low-income-engineering-students/

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Read September 2022 issue of Research & Innovation News

The September 2022 issue of the Research & Innovation Newsletter is now available. In this issue, learn more about WSU being awarded $51 million to advance smart manufacturing, how COVID research at WSU will inform the design of antiviral drugs and how WSU recently received $1 million in funding to assist local small businesses.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/29/read-september-2022-issue-of-research-innovation-news/

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KBOR approves several WSU projects

…to construct a Technology and Innovation Building on the Innovation Campus. The $36.5 million project will be financed through a combination of EDA funds that were recently awarded to the university, NIAR funds, and revenue bonds.University Stadium: The board approved a plan to replace Cessna Stadium with a new facility that will accommodate about 10,000 …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/16/kbor-approves-biomedical-facility-new-niar-building-stadium-proposal/

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Join Campus Activities and Recreation for 5k Pumpkin Run

… and Recreation’s annual 5k Pumpkin Run will take place beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 22 at the Wichita State Campus. Participants will receive an event T-shirt and a finisher medal. Awards will be given to the top age group finishers and overall winners. Younger children up to 12 years old are also invited to sign up for the Little Pumpkin Run 1k fun run.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/08/join-campus-activities-and-recreation-for-5k-pumpkin-run/

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WSU-faculty authored book about Wichita Mexican Americans wins international book prize

The book “Mexican Americans in Wichita’s North End” was recognized as the 2022 Best History Book at the International Latino Book Awards Aug. 20 which took place in Los Angeles The book documents the history of the Mexican American community in the Wichitan neighborhood known as the North End or El Pueblo. The book was authored by Wichita State professors…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/22/wsu-faculty-authored-book-about-wichita-mexican-americans-wins-international-book-prize/

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Sigma Lambda Beta’s WSU Rho Beta Chapter earns chapter of the year

Wichita State’s Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity chapter, Rho Beta, was recently awarded the chapter of the year at Betacon 2022 event in Reno, Nevada. The WSU Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta was selected out of more than 100 chapters because of its commitment to the fraternity’s four pillars (brotherhood, scholarship, cultural awareness, and community service) and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/15/sigma-lambda-betas-wsu-rho-beta-chapter-earns-chapter-of-the-year/

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ODI to close early March 25

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will close at 3 p.m. Friday, March 25 to celebrate the 14th annual Phenomenal Women Awards Reception.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/23/odi-invites-campus-community-to-phenomenal-women-awards/

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Deadline for Women for Women Innovation Fund extended to March 23

Encourage your students to apply for the spring 2022 Women for Women Innovation Fund are now due March 23. Awarded to female Wichita State students, the Women for Women Innovation Fund provides recipients with capital to advance their business ideas. The fund has supported women with varied business ideas like: Angelique Bahn-Applied with the desire to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/11/deadline-for-women-for-women-innovation-fund-extended-to-march-23-2/