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Wichita State breaks the top 10 in NSF’s engineering R&D rankings; No. 1 for aerospace R&D expenditures | Wichita State News

Wichita State breaks the top 10 in NSF’s engineering R&D rankings; No. 1 for aerospace R&D expenditures Strategic Communications 11/26/2024 08:24:34 AM Nov. 26, 2024 — Wichita State University has entered the top 10 in the country in engineering research and development expenditures, according to data announced this week by the National Science Foundation’s …

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News April 2025: Kiora Joseph's presentation "Effect of Shape of Heated Region on the Physics of Mach 2 Flow Over a Hemisphere Cylinder" won GRASP Oral First Prize. April 2026: Kiora Joseph's presentation won GRASP Poster Presentations 2nd Place. May 2026: Publication alert: The paper "Effect of Heated Region Shape on the Physics of Mach 2 Flow" is accepted …

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WSU collaboration will move Army Aviation into the future with Apache modernization | Wichita State News

WSU collaboration will move Army Aviation into the future with Apache modernization Tracee Friess, NIAR 08/09/2022 02:16:59 PM Aug. 8, 2022 — The U.S. Army Aviation enterprise is collaborating with Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research to develop an AH-64 Apache Digital Twin in a contract that kicked off with a ribbon-cutting…

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Wichita East student named as Wichita State’s 2023 Linwood Sexton Scholar | Wichita State News

Wichita East student named as Wichita State’s 2023 Linwood Sexton Scholar Strategic Communications 03/03/2023 02:00:16 PM March 3, 2023 — Wichita State University has selected the 2023 recipient of the Linwood Sexton Scholarship: Grecia Esparza from Wichita East High School. Esparza will receive a full-ride scholarship to attend Wichita this fall. This is…

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Partnership between WSU and Somewhere Works creates big opportunities for Wichita’s music scene | Wichita State News

Partnership between WSU and Somewhere Works creates big opportunities for Wichita’s music scene Strategic Communications 11/25/2025 10:07:42 AM Nov. 25, 2025 - Wichita State University’s College of Fine Arts is partnering with Movement Musick to offer programing at the Somewhere Works music facility in downtown Wichita. Wichita State University and Somewhere…

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Wichita State announces cyber security collaboration with Knowmadics | Wichita State News

Wichita State announces cyber security collaboration with Knowmadics Strategic Communications 10/11/2023 09:39:53 AM Oct. 11, 2023 — Wichita State University and Knowmadics are entering into a new collaboration aimed at enhancing the security, and resiliency of satellite constellations and satellite-based communications. The endeavor is intended to…

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Wichita State chooses 12 high school seniors as finalists for Distinguished Scholarship Invitational | Wichita State News

…over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations. Follow Wichita State on social media: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube X | Twitter Facebook Contact for News Reporters: Lainie Mazzullo-Hart, director of communication, 316-978-3409 or lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu. Style Position Image Image Credit Header High-resolution image available…

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MDL re-opens COVID test collection to the public | Wichita State News

…with a short turnaround, allowing for precise quarantine and treatment of those infected and mitigating the spread of the virus. Learn more about COVID testing Contact for News Reporters: Lainie Mazzullo-Hart, director of news and media relations, 316-978-3409 or lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu. Image Image Credit Header High-resolution image available.…

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Usha Haley in the News

Usha Haley in the News Barton School of Business 01/20/2023 08:10:10 AM Dr. Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Kansas Faculty of Excellence, was recently featured in the Times Higher Education and also judged Financial Times Awards for impactful research. Read more about these stories. Dr. Usha Haley, W. Frank…

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Wichita State surprises Belle Plaine senior with Barton Scholarship | Wichita State News

…The remaining seven finalists will each receive $20,000 scholarships in recognition of their achievements. “I was completely surprised,” Pace said after receiving the news. “This scholarship means everything. I know it sounds cliché, but this is truly life changing for myself and my family. This scholarship will give me the ability to live on campus and…

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Shocker Success Center’s convenience makes life as a Shocker easier | Wichita State News

Shocker Success Center’s convenience makes life as a Shocker easier Paul Suellentrop 12/02/2025 04:39:58 PM Dec. 2, 2025 - The impact of the Shocker Success Center is seen in the increased traffic and in how the convenience encourages staff members to work together while helping students. The Shocker Success Center brings 18 campus resources, previously…

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One class shy of graduating, former student returns to finish what she started | Wichita State News

One class shy of graduating, former student returns to finish what she started Strategic Communications 09/22/2025 07:55:31 AM Sept. 22, 2025 - Brianna Stephens plans to finish her accounting degree and graduate in December. She first attended WSU in 2022 while working full-time. The Shocker Comeback Program is designed to help students finish their degree…

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Derby High School student earns WSU’s Mike and Mary James Scholarship | Wichita State News

…and talents, and the propensity to be a campus leader,” said Bobby Gandu, associate vice provost for strategic enrollment initiatives. “Noah’s skillset in band, news and sports at Derby High will transition extraordinarily well to Wichita State and I have no doubt he’s going to plug into academic and campus activities with vigor, while also supporting…

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eXtended Reality Lab in the News

…Manufacturing Technologies to Drive Digital Transformation December 19, 2018 | Machine DesignDigital Manufacturing is Streamlining Innovation May 20, 2019 | Wichita State NewsWSU lab takes virtual reality to a whole new level Back to XR

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

WSU wins $750K NSF grant to improve graduation rates among low-income engineering students Sara Ornelas, Strategic Communications 10/12/2022 09:26:31 AM Oct. 12, 2022 — As Wichita State University celebrates record enrollment, the university is bolstering its student success initiatives to increase graduation rates. As part of those efforts, the National…

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Wichita State president honored for visionary leadership | Wichita State News

…of global companies and organizations. Follow Wichita State on social media: LinkedIn Instagram YouTube X | Twitter Facebook Contact for News Reporters: Lainie Mazzullo-Hart, director of communication, 316-978-3409 or lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu. Style Position Image Image Credit Header High-resolution image available. Content Buttons Download image Style…

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Wichita State, WSU Tech, Wichita Public Schools partner to support Kansas' teacher workforce | Wichita State News

Wichita State, WSU Tech, Wichita Public Schools partner to support Kansas' teacher workforce Strategic Communications 05/08/2025 08:06:13 AM May 8, 2025 — Wichita State University, WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) and Wichita Public Schools (WPS) have announced a new partnership designed to strengthen the region’s teacher workforce…

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Airline Quality Rating reveals effect of pandemic on airlines | Wichita State News

…The industry is seeing a solid return to passenger volumes.” An electronic version of the full report, with details on each airline, is available at wsu.news/aqr2021. Inside this year’s rating: Below is the 2020 ranking of the nation’s largest 10 airlines, according to the Airline Quality Rating, with the 2019 ranking in parentheses: Southwest (3)…

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NIAR secures $100 million contract for digital transformation and technologies to support USAF operational readiness | Wichita State News

NIAR secures $100 million contract for digital transformation and technologies to support USAF operational readiness Tracee Friess, NIAR 08/03/2023 10:26:52 AM Aug. 3, 2023 — The office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Logistics and Product Support has sponsored a contract through the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences…

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Cummings Student-Managed Investment Fund Celebrates 20% Growth, Introduces New Leadership

…the 2025-26 academic year with serious momentum, announcing a 20% portfolio increase over the previous year — one of the most successful periods in the fund’s history. The news was shared during CSMIF’s annual fall kick-off event, where students and mentors also introduced the fund’s dynamic new leadership team and outlined their vision for the year ahead.…

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