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Engineering associate professor named Sam Bloomfield Chair in Engineering

The College of Engineering has named Dr. Shuang Gu, associate professor and forthcoming professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, as the Sam Bloomfield Chair in Engineering for the next five years, effective May 11. The endowed position, funded by the Sam and Rie Bloomfield Foundation, is designed to support engineering education and research…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/01/engineering-associate-professor-named-sam-bloomfield-chair-in-engineering/

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Update on current budget, legislative and federal developments

Dear Shocker family, Higher education is undergoing profound change, and Wichita State is no exception. These shifts are reshaping how we support faculty, staff and students, allocate resources and organize our work. In the face of it all, our leadership team — Provost Monica Lounsbery and I included — are united in our commitment to be as transparent as…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/28/update-on-current-budget-legislative-and-federal-developments/

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Barton School’s microcredential programs recognized as the first of their kind in the world

The Spero program at the Barton School of Business is the first in the world to offer 1EdTech TrustEd microcredential certified programs. 1EdTech is a global leader in educational technology, working to improve how people learn with digital tools. The certification guarantees that these courses are trusted and valuable, giving students an edge in their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/14/barton-schools-microcredential-programs-recognized-as-the-first-of-their-kind-in-the-world/

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Human Resources department will be temporarily closed for training

Be advised that the Human Resources department will be closed from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 for departmental training. During this time, HR services will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our services. For any questions during this period, use the following…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/30/human-resources-department-will-be-temporarily-closed-for-training/

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Portion of Lot 5 to be closed Aug. 28

A portion of Lot 5, the parking lot along 21st Street between Corbin Education Center and Eck Stadium, will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 28 for the Career Connection Root Beer Kegger event that day. Shocker Hall residents and students that typically park in this lot will need to park in other lots based on their ePermit type during this time. The YMCA lot is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/23/portion-of-lot-5-to-be-closed-aug-28/

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2024 Kansas English published on WSU’s Open Journal Systems

The 2024 issue of Kansas English, the award-winning peer-reviewed journal of the Kansas Association of Teachers of English (KATE), is now available on WSU’s Open Journal Systems. Katie Cramer, professor of English education, has served as editor-in-chief of Kansas English since 2017 and collaborates with Susan Matveyeva, journal manager of Univeristy…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/01/2024-kansas-english-published-on-wsus-open-journal-systems/

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Associate professor emeritus of philosophy, Almer J. ‘Jay’ Mandt, passes away

Dr. Almer J. “Jay” Mandt III, associate professor emeritus of philosophy and former director of the Emory K. Lindquist honors program, passed away on June 20 in Wichita. Jay Mandt served 14 years as Wichita State’s Honors director and was active in the regional Great Plains Honors Council and National Collegiate Honors Council. In addition to numerous…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/06/26/associate-professor-emeritus-of-philosophy-almer-j-jay-mandt-passes-away/

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Badge program highlight: Diversity at Work

Wichita State’s badge program makes workforce training and continuing education accessible and affordable. Each badge is designed with the practicing professional in mind so coursework can be completed online and at your own pace. The Diversity at Work series of badges offer essential information about diverse populations and best practices in providing…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/06/04/badge-program-highlight-diversity-at-work/

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Explore the dynamic field of aging studies

…The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) offers a range of aging coursework that spans disciplines such as biology, psychology, sociology and health. For those seeking general education options, consider enrolling in PHS 100: Introduction to Aging Studies, PHS 404: Psychology of Aging or PHS 405: Sociology of Aging. If you are eyeing…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/29/explore-the-dynamic-field-of-aging-studies/

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WSU Budget Advisory Committee seeks ideas for cost-savings, revenue generation

The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC), consisting of appointed faculty, staff, students and administrators, serves to host campus budget conversations to provide an educational and communicative platform regarding university finances. As part of these efforts, the committee wishes to engage campus to gather input, ideas and opportunities from the WSU community…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/21/wsu-budget-advisory-committee-seeks-ideas-for-cost-savings-revenue-generation/

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2024-25 WSU undergraduate and graduate catalogs are now available online

The 2024-25 undergraduate and graduate catalogs are now live and online. Links to both catalogs can be found online (wichita.edu/catalog). Check out the new catalog design with collapsible navigation to make it easier to find information about admission, financial aid, advising, student resources, degree requirements and more. Use the “Search Courses”…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/18/2024-25-wsu-undergraduate-and-graduate-catalogs-are-now-available-online/

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Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte receives Outstanding New Professional Award from NASPA Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community

Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte, assistant director of first-year programs in the Office of Student Success, has received the Outstanding New Professionals Award from the NASPA Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community. This award is presented to an outstanding new professional who was worked one to four years in higher education and has contributed in various ways to supporting…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/28/eiran-saucedo-rodarte-receives-outstanding-new-professional-award-from-naspa-latinx-a-o-knowledge-community/

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Volleyball will host Educator Night, Wichita Eagle Family Day

Shocker volleyball will host two special events during its game on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4. Educator Night: Shocker Athletics will recognize local teachers for the work they do to prepare future generations for success during Shocker volleyball’s match against North Texas at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 in Charles Koch Arena. Educators receive admission to the game at no…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/02/volleyball-will-host-educator-night-nov-3/

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College of Engineering continues to prioritize applied learning with new position and promotions

The College of Engineering is continuing its prioritization of applied learning with the creation of a new position and the promotion of two faculty and staff members. The new position, applied learning facilities director, has been assumed by Nathan Smith, who is also an assistant educator in the Applied Engineering Department. Richard Sack has been…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/25/college-of-engineering-continues-to-prioritize-applied-learning-with-new-position-and-promotions/

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WSU KSBDC seeks partners for small business marketing meetup

On July 19, the Wichita State Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) is hosting local small business interested in the following development opportunities: Learning how to best market their small businesses from local experts and business owners who have been there, done that. Connecting with graphic and web designers, media buyers, photographers…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/13/wsu-ksbdc-seeks-partners-for-small-business-marketing-meetup/

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Moving forward on Student Success and Persistence

Dear Shocker family: We want to thank you for taking part in the town hall event in February, where we introduced our Student Success and Persistence (SSP) initiative, which focuses on giving our students the tools they need to succeed. If you were unable to attend, we hope you take the opportunity to watch a recording of the event, as this initiative…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/28/moving-forward-on-student-success-and-persistence/

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Diverse Women’s Summit 2023 now accepting submissions

Students, groups, faculty, staff, innovation partners and the public are invited to submit abstracts or proposals to present at the 2023 Diverse Women’s Summit (DWS), which is held 9 a.m.-noon Monday, March 20 and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. DWS is a meeting of individuals and groups from different backgrounds on local, regional, national and global issues…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/20/diverse-womens-summit-2023-now-accepting-submissions/

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Former professor of nursing, Dr. Betty Elder, passes away

Dr. Betty Lou Elder, longtime professor in the School of Nursing, passed away Feb. 7. During her time at Wichita State, Betty taught several courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her teaching of pathophysiology helped baccalaureate, master and doctoral students prepare for their degrees and careers as health care practitioners. She was essential…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/16/former-professor-of-nursing-dr-betty-elder-passes-away/

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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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WSU Symphony performs ‘Ellis Island: The Dream of America’

The WSU Symphony Orchestra will present “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in Miller Concert Hall. It is a multimedia presentation with music by Peter Boyer, narration drawn from immigrant testimonies collected in the Ellis Island Oral History Project, and historic photographs from the early twentieth century. Dr.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/17/wsu-symphony-performs-ellis-island-the-dream-of-america/