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Image Image Credit By Kathy Reiser Header: Content A longtime community leader in Wichita, Kansas, Ruth Luzzati first served as a community volunteer and later in public policy positions. From 1973-1987, she was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives for the 84th District. Ms. Luzzati was an advocate for inclusion, demonstrating her commitment…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/polisci/luzzati/index.php

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Michelle DeHaven

…research, and both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Michelle has experience conducting professional training including board development, customer service, and community engagement. She also has experience facilitating conversation to think strategically about future planning in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors. Michelle's…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Hugo_Wall/EFC/DeHaven-Michelle.php

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Melissa Penkava Koza

…at Music Theatre Wichita, Saginaw Valley State University, Rhodes College, Opera Omaha, the BLUEBARN Theatre, Opera Memphis, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Germantown Community Theatre, and The University of Memphis. Some favorite past productions include designing MIRETTE for Music Theatre Wichita with director Wayne Bryan, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/school_of_performing_arts/Faculty/Koza-Melissa.php

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Barton School names Basil Hourani as newest Entrepreneur-in-Residence | Wichita State News

…Entrepreneur-in-Residence program was established in 2021 to provide essential collaboration and outside industry knowledge to Barton School students, faculty and the Wichita community. “I’m honored and excited to be working side-by-side with Barton School students and faculty,” said Hourani. “My objective is to allow students to take what they learn from…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/09-sept/hourani_2.php

WSU Newsletters

Catch up on ‘Forward Together’ podcast

…podcast, WSU President Dr. Rick Muma and his guests discuss WSU’s priority of making higher education accessible and how it helps build a stronger community and a stronger Kansas. Special guests include John Rolfe, president and CEO of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce; and Isaac Brown, WSU men’s basketball head coach.Episode four: Research at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/06/catch-up-on-forward-together-podcast/

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Matthew Phan

… join SGA to make a difference within Wichita State and to advocate for the Student Body! Being civically engaged in being involved in both local governance and giving back to the community is incredibly important to me, and SGA is the best organization to join to be involved on campus! Without SGA, I wouldn't have made so many connections and friendships…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/student_life/SGA/2-legislative_branch/Phan-Matthew.php

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Meeting Minutes

…Center, Kansas City Darbee and other WSU students will be presenting Oct 28, 4pm Emily and Seth are involved in the 40th anniversary of the Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute Dec 5: SPH Officer elections Potential Guest Speakers: Jim Mason Naturalist, Wichita and Kansas Historian, and Author Jordan Poland Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Director…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/history/SPH/meeting_minutes.php

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Wichita State honoring 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 through acts of service | Wichita State News

… to Lainie Mazzullo-Hart, director of communication, for more details: lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu. The day begins with Wichita's annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony, followed by community-impact projects throughout the day. Volunteers can participate in activities, honoring those affected by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. All events and volunteer…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2026/09-sept/911volunteers_7.php

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Shocker Proud

…who returned to college after a life-altering family crisis. As a neurodiverse learner raising neurodiverse teens, Cindy draws strength from her faith, family, and community to pursue her goals and inspire others. Her journey is a testament to perseverance, purpose, and the power of support. Meet Kristen Kristen’s journey to higher education…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/oal/shockerproud.php

WSU Foundation

Your investment supports educators like Bayram Yildirim and other 2019 faculty award recipients

…minds and build their futures. “I am an educator and a researcher because I think I can make a significant impact on the lives of others – my students, industry and in the community,” says Yildirim, a professor in the WSU College of Engineering. Bayram Yildirim Yildirim is the 2019 recipient of Wichita State’s faculty award for community research. He has…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/your-investment-supports-educators-like-bayram-yildirim-and-other-2019-faculty-award-recipients/

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Current Graduate School Students

…three minutes to a general audience. 3MT® celebrates the discoveries made by research students and encourages communication about the importance of their research to the broader community. Capitol Research Summit (CGRS) WSU partners with graduate schools at other Kansas public research universities to hold the Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/graduate_school/current-students/index.php

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About Us

…for our students and our corporate partners. Our leadership team reflects a group of diverse individuals with breadth and depth of experience across the technical and academic community. We see big potential in every moment, and care deeply about what we do every day. We're helping change the employment model with each new Corporate Partner and the…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/about.php

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Lisa Parcell

…for the Sierra Club, Georgia Tech Research Institute, and PACERS, Alabama’s Small Schools Cooperative. Between 2001 and 2007 she was Associate Director of WSU-LINK, a community engagement effort charged with facilitating partnerships between WSU and the local community.

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/widner-GLP-leadership/Psarcell-Lisa.php

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WSU SGA Report Highlights Budget Reviews, New Student Wellness Initiatives, and Legislative Action

…for Higher Education Day. Media Relations Director Xiong is working on ongoing graphics projects, including Highlights and Senator edits. Director Xiong has been working on Community Garden and Social Safety Week photos and will begin on Supreme Court Justices Recruitment. Community Engagement and Outreach Director Gracia-Alvarez continues planning…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/sga/newsletter/68th-session/WSU_SGA_Report_Highlights_Budget_Reviews_New_Student_Wellness_Initiatives_and_Legislative_Action.php

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Student myWSU Name

Names Wichita State University recognizes that its students may identify themselves by names within the campus community that are different from their legal names. A student’s name within the community will be referred to as the "myWSU Name" and may be either their legal name or a chosen first/middle name used with their legal last name. The information…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/registrar/Name_Change.php

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Barton School Names AI and Manufacturing Leader Lauren Dunford as Entrepreneur-in-Residence During Centennial Year

…on artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and the future of energy—bringing real-time insights from the front lines of innovation into the Barton School community. Lauren Dunford is the Co-Founder and CEO of Guidewheel, an AI-powered, real-time operating platform for physical operations. A World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, TED speaker,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/03-30-2026-lauren-dunford-entrepreneur-in-residence.php

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June 2025

…challenges with housing, food, or family-related concerns, don’t wait – reach out for support. The CARE Team can connect you with resources both on campus and in the community. Taking the first step can help remove barriers and keep you on track academically and personally. Use Campus Resources:Shocker Support Locker (on campus)United Way of the Plains…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/careteam/insights/2025-6.php

WSU Foundation

Investing in WSU and its students is one way companies prepare for their futures

…three companies embracing a synergistic relationship with Wichita State: KeyCentrix When KeyCentrix began thinking more deeply about ways to engage with the community around it, the company decided to go back to its roots. “Our founder’s guiding principles included being engaged and being philanthropic,” Rodriguez says of KeyCentrix founder Bruce Cochener,…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/investing-in-wsu-and-its-students-is-one-way-companies-prepare-for-their-futures/

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Engineers Week

…significant others, and/or children.* Join us for the 5th Annual Wichita State Engineering 5K run/walk! The 5K is open to College of Engineering students, faculty/staff, and community members! There will be medals for the Top 3 finishers in the student, faculty/staff and community member categories. The race will occur on the WSU campus and will conclude…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/events/engineers-week.php

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Max Duong

… life outside the university. Director Duong wants to advocate for graduate students and other populations whose experiences may not always be centered and facilitate a supporting community for them. Within this position, he aspires to better understand institutional decision-making and turn student concerns into meaningful change. Goal Director Duong's…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/student_life/SGA/1-executive_branch/Duong-Max.php