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Wichita State offers new deadline for freshmen merit scholarships up to $16,000

…continues to be access and affordability. In addition to a cumulative increase in all minority students, nearly 20% of our new students identify as coming from Hispanic backgrounds. More Wichita-area students are selecting WSU, with an increase of 8.4% from Sedgwick County. “Our desire is to continue to be the state’s return-on-investment educational leader …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/01-jan/merit_1.php

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Humans of Wichita State: Grad Edition - Andrea Hernandez

…Which organizations were you involved in during your time at Wichita State? While at Wichita State, I was part of the first cohort of Latinos Lead and was a member of HALO (Hispanic American Leadership Organization) and SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management). I also participated in Professional Edge and was a Shocker Navigator. How did being…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2023/05_23_HOWSU_Andrea_Hernandez.php

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WSU scholarship aimed at underrepresented students welcomes inaugural class | Wichita State News

…in 2020 through a gift from Gene and Yolanda Camarena. It’s geared toward incoming freshmen and new transfer students. Preference is given to students who are of Black, Hispanic and Latino heritage with a minimum 3.0 grade point average and demonstrated financial need. “We are excited to have this inaugural class of Adelante Scholars join Wichita…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/08-aug/Adelante_1.php

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World War II veteran makes a rare appearance in first-year seminar

…and departments across WSU, and course topics range from World War II technology to Hispanic culture and food. Button Link Read more about first-year seminar courses Image Image Credit Header: Andrew Martin Content Andrew is a fifth-year "super senior" studying Strategic Communication in the Elliott School of Communication, and works as a marketing…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studentsuccess/first_year_seminar/04-05-2021_veteran.php

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Three students win $64,000 each as WSU Gore Scholars

…at Andover Central High School, where she organized volunteers to write words of encouragement to students, staff and teachers. Anna is also president of the Hispanic Honors Society, is historian for National Honor Society and a VoluntTeen at Wesley Medical Center. “Anna is an amazingly driven and dedicated young person, and her work ethic is unmatched,”…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/01-jan/gore_scholarships_wsu_2019.php

WSU Newsletters

Provost’s Office organizational restructure

…His portfolio includes: Office of Student Success Office of Online and Adult Learning Media Resources Center Advising and First Gen Initiatives One Stop Student Services Hispanic Serving Initiatives Academic Intervention and Student Support Gina CrabtreeGina Crabtree, associate vice provost for Enrollment Services and University Registrar, will continue…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/11/provosts-office-organizational-restructure/

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… know that the population in Ford, Seward, and Finney counties in rural southwest Kansas is over 50% Hispanic/Latinx? Dodge City,… Building a Coalition with Mayan Communities in Coffeyville April 26, 2023 I’m writing this post in Coffeyville, Kansas, where I just spent three days meeting with Mayan families, community leaders, and… Announcing Five Exciting…

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Annual Report

…nine floors within Shocker Hall. Of these, seven are college-based communities, while one is an interest-based community focused on exploring and celebrating Hispanic culture. This marked the inaugural year of the Somos Shockers LLC. Each LLC is supported by an RA and an LLC Coordinator who collaborate to provide academic support, foster engagement,…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/housing/annual_report.php

WSU Newsletters

Wichita State offers new deadline for freshmen merit scholarships up to $16,000

…continues to be access and affordability. In addition to a cumulative increase in all minority students, nearly 20% of our new students identify as coming from Hispanic backgrounds. More Wichita-area students are selecting WSU, with an increase of 8.4% from Sedgwick County. “Our desire is to continue to be the state’s return-on-investment educational…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/18/wichita-state-offers-new-deadline-for-freshmen-merit-scholarships-up-to-16000/

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What scholarships do you offer and how do I apply?

…$20,000 in year one to assist with on-campus housing costs, and $10,000 per year afterward). These renewable scholarships are open to National Merit Finalists and National Hispanic Recognition Finalists. Note: All Merit Scholarship recipients must accept award offer by May 1. You must be enrolled and your final official high school transcript must be…

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Three students win $64,000 each as Wichita State Gore Scholars

…at Andover Central High School, where she organized volunteers to write words of encouragement to students, staff and teachers. Anna is also president of the Hispanic Honors Society, is historian for National Honor Society and a VoluntTeen at Wesley Medical Center. “Anna is an amazingly driven and dedicated young person, and her work ethic is unmatched,”…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/01-jan/gore_2019.php

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Involvement Opportunities

… At Wichita State University you can participate in several months such as LGBT History Month, Black History Month, and Women’s History Month, Asian Pacific Islander Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month and many more. Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Engineer-In-Residence: Practicing engineers meet with the campus community. The…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/student_affairs/programs/involvementopportunities.php

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First-gen student receives life-changing scholarship — here's how he did it

…Camarena, Wichita State is able to offer renewable, high-impact scholarships to students who are of Black and/or Hispanic/Latino heritage. Adelante means "to move forward" or "to get ahead" in Spanish. In addition to the scholarship, recipients will receive mentoring and tutoring services to help them succeed on their pathway to a college degree.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/11-nov/Pedro_Adelante_1.php

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Information for Hesston College Students

…cultural studies, to grant students a broad knowledge of Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. Spanish— Major Spanish— Bachelor's to Master's Spanish— Minor Theater Whether it's on-stage, on-set, behind the scenes or behind the camera, Wichita State's Theater and Music Theater departments will provide you with a solid foundation for a career in the…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/hesston_students.php

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General Education Courses

…Fall Semester Course Number Course Title WSUA 102D Cross Cultural Communication WSUA 102E World Cultures in Popular Media WSUA 102F Cooking Communities: Food and Culture in the Hispanic World WSUA 102G Latinos in the US and the Midwest WSUA 102J Fundamentals of Diversity WSUA 102M History of Rock and Roll WSUA 102O Career, Life and the Humanities Geek!…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/generaleducation/courses.php

WSU Police Logs

2003 Crime Log

…NoteWheatshocker ApartmentsA typed note with threatening content was left on resident's door.Under Investigation 11/12/200311/12/200303M-0661Suspicious CharacterLot #6Unknown Hispanic male took photograph of juvenile while she sitting in a vehicle.Information Report 11/12/200311/12/200303M-0661Suspicious CharacterLot #6Unknown Hispanic male took…

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WSU Newsletters

Regents name four WSU employees as Faculty and Staff of the Year

…receiving awards such as the Faculty of Excellence in Special Fine Arts Endeavor, Faculty of Excellence in Creative/Scholarly Activity and the Outstanding Hispanic Faculty Member Award. Beyond the classroom, Hernandez actively contributes to university committees, student organizations and community art initiatives. Committed to elevating the arts…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/18/regents-name-four-wsu-employees-as-faculty-and-staff-of-the-year/

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Fall 2024 WSU campus expansion and renovation update | Wichita State News

… Accommodations and Testing Shocker Support Locker Office of Student Success Office of International Education Tech Help TRIO Disability Services TRIO Student Support Services Hispanic Serving Initiatives Math Lab Supplemental Instruction Shocker Learning Center Student Outreach and Support Jardine Hall With OneStop Student Services moving, the Graduate…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/08-aug/progress_8.php

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Beyond the Classroom: Anllir Ramirez-Tenorio | Wichita State News

…Prosthetics Group for allowing me to explore a leadership role and come up with creative solutions through my engineering skills. I also like to thank Society of Hispanic Engineers for again allowing me to be in a leadership position. As the vice president last year, I was able to aid students through my experience for their annual career fair. I also…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/05-may/anllir_2.php

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World War II veteran makes a rare appearance in first-year seminar

…and departments across WSU, and course topics range from World War II technology to Hispanic culture and food. Button Link Read more about first-year seminar courses Image Image Credit Header: Andrew Martin Content Andrew is a fifth-year "super senior" studying Strategic Communication in the Elliott School of Communication, and works as a marketing…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/11-nov/world_war_ii_veteran_5.php