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WSU begins project to hire and retain more women, minority STEM faculty

WSU begins project to hire and retain more women, minority STEM faculty WSU Strategic Communications 08/21/2019 01:01:20 PM Aug. 21, 2019 -- Wichita State University continues to make strides toward improving opportunities for women in senior leadership, with women currently holding six out of 10 WSU dean positions throughout the university. This is the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/08-aug/women_minority_stem_leaders.php

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Meteorologist Mike Smith makes significant donation to Wichita State Libraries after receiving special award

…after receiving special award WSU Strategic Communications 09/16/2019 02:09:42 PM Sept. 16, 2019 -- The Wichita State University Library Special Collection and University Archives has received a large gift of scientific documents and artifacts from accomplished meteorologist Mike Smith. The Wichita State University Libraries, Special Collections and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/09-sept/mike_smith_library_donation_3.php

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2020 updated Kansas Employment Forecast released

2020 updated Kansas Employment Forecast released WSU Strategic Communications 10/03/2019 07:30:28 AM Oct. 3, 2019 -- Wichita State University's Center for Economic Development and Business Research has released an updated Kansas Employment Forecast. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/10-oct/employment_forecast_2019_10.php

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WSU Opera Theater to present the North American premiere of Holocaust opera

WSU Opera Theater to present the North American premiere of Holocaust opera WSU Strategic Communications 11/08/2019 12:27:15 PM Nov. 8, 2019 -- The Wichita State Opera Theater and the WSU Symphony Wind Ensemble will present the North American premiere of “The Path to Heaven” later this month. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, and at 2 p.m. Sunday,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/11-nov/the_path_to_heaven_5.php

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New program will help WSU students grow IP skills

New program will help WSU students grow IP skills WSU Strategic Communications 12/12/2019 07:00:44 AM Dec. 12, 2019 -- A key component in the advancement of innovation is protecting intellectual property. WSU Ventures recently initiated a new program to place Wichita State University students at the forefront of this field. This is the first bullet. Use what…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/12-dec/gateway_to_ip_3.php

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Ten finalists chosen for the Linwood Sexton Endowed Scholarship

Ten finalists chosen for the Linwood Sexton Endowed Scholarship WSU Strategic Communications 01/16/2020 09:22:06 AM Jan. 16, 2020 -- Wichita State University has chosen the top 10 finalists for the Linwood Sexton Endowed Scholarship, a full-ride award geared toward minority students majoring in business or education. This is the first bullet. Use what you…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/01-jan/linwood_sexton_scholarship_finalists_2.php

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CEDBR identifies Kansas essential and non-essential industry retail sales

CEDBR identifies Kansas essential and non-essential industry retail sales WSU Strategic Communications 04/01/2020 10:45:18 AM April 1, 2020 -- The Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR), part of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State, has identified the essential and non-essential industries and their retail sales in…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/03-march/cedbr_retail_sales_9.php

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Impact of the coronavirus on the full-service restaurant industry in Kansas

Impact of the coronavirus on the full-service restaurant industry in Kansas WSU Strategic Communications 03/19/2020 03:10:14 PM March 19, 2020 -- One of the most vulnerable sectors impacted in the United States by the novel coronavirus is food services and drinking establishments, which accounted for 7.3% of all jobs and $1.6 billion in total wages within…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/03-march/coronavirus_restaurant_industry_9.php

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After event cancellation, Emerging Artists prizes awarded virtually

After event cancellation, Emerging Artists prizes awarded virtually WSU Strategic Communications 04/14/2020 11:08:44 AM April 14, 2020 -- Emerging Artists is an annual showcase of work by many of the best students in the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries. The March 14 event was canceled due to the novel Coronavirus. The group held a virtual…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/04-april/emerging_artists_5.php

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New economic tool breaks down COVID-19 vulnerability on the service industry state

New economic tool breaks down COVID-19 vulnerability on the service industry state WSU Strategic Communications 04/01/2020 08:20:01 AM April 1, 2020 -- Wichita State University's Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) has created three visualizations to help policymakers, businesses and economic developers understand the level of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/04-april/visualization_tool_3.php

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2020 Mark and Stacy Parkinson Scholarship recipient announced

2020 Mark and Stacy Parkinson Scholarship recipient announced WSU Strategic Communications 05/07/2020 02:00:15 PM May 7, 2020 -- Wichita State University is proud to recognize Irene Campos as the winner of the 2020 Mark and Stacy Parkinson Scholarship. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the…

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2020 Kansas Employment Forecast

2020 Kansas Employment Forecast WSU Strategic Communications 05/05/2020 02:22:01 PM May 5, 2020 — For 2020, the Kansas economy is projected to contract substantially due to the impact of the novel coronavirus, with the effects of the virus on the economy expected to linger on beyond the end of the state’s stay-at-home order as social distancing continues.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/05-may/CEDBR_Press_Release.php

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Retired B1-B will arrive in Wichita soon for Air Force research project

Retired B1-B will arrive in Wichita soon for Air Force research project WSU Strategic Communications 05/04/2020 09:56:02 AM May 4, 2020 -- A new research partnership between Wichita State University’s (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and the U.S. Air Force will create a virtual B-1 Bomber that could help the Air Force predict the future …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/05-may/b-1_bomber_9.php

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WSU technology breathes new life into aging Army helicopter fleet

WSU technology breathes new life into aging Army helicopter fleet WSU Strategic Communications 05/19/2020 03:22:27 PM May 19, 2020 -- The U.S. Army is turning to “digital-twin” technology from Wichita State University to resolve challenges and boost efficiencies for its enduring fleet of Black Hawk helicopters. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/05-may/black_hawk_research_5.php

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$2.8 million grant allows WSU to continue to lead in NASA in Kansas efforts

$2.8 million grant allows WSU to continue to lead in NASA in Kansas efforts WSU Strategic Communications 05/07/2020 01:23:18 PM May 7, 2020 -- For the fourth consecutive time, the Wichita State College of Engineering’s NASA in Kansas program has secured a multi-year, multi-million-dollar grant. The latest four-year award is for $2.8 million. This is the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/05-may/nasa_in_kansas_grant_3.php

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WSU partners with Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory to lead nationwide star party

WSU partners with Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory to lead nationwide star party WSU Strategic Communications 05/20/2020 11:37:14 AM May 20, 2020 -- Wichita State University has partnered with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory to lead a livestream star party at 9 p.m. Friday, May 22, in an effort to keep the nation connected to the night sky and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/05-may/star_party_3.php

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Virtual celebration set for May 16

Virtual celebration set for May 16 WSU Strategic Communications 05/12/2020 08:29:29 AM May 12, 2020 -- Wichita State University looks forward to honoring the spring and summer 2020 graduates with the university’s first Virtual Celebration at 9 .m. Saturday, May 16. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/05-may/virtual_graduation_5.php

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Wichita State receives grant to make more PPE

Wichita State receives grant to make more PPE WSU Strategic Communications 06/11/2020 10:00:05 AM June 11, 2020 -- Wichita State University’s Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization announces it has received a $37,000 grant, which is awarded to colleges and small businesses in Kansas that are making PPE for health care workers with low supply during…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/06-jun/grant_ppe_9.php

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NSF I-Corps program at Wichita State helps launch Kansas City biotechnology startup

NSF I-Corps program at Wichita State helps launch Kansas City biotechnology startup WSU Strategic Communications 06/02/2020 10:21:33 AM June 2, 2020 -- A Kansas City biotechnology startup company is getting a boost thanks to Wichita State University’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Shocker Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program. This is the first bullet. Use …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/06-jun/nsf_tblocks.php

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Grant fuels digital transformation, applied learning opportunities

Grant fuels digital transformation, applied learning opportunities WSU Strategic Communications 07/23/2020 03:20:35 PM July 23, 2020 — The Advanced Robotics Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, which receives funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, recently awarded Wichita State University $250,000 to assist in creating a workforce development database…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/07-july/ARMgrant_9.php