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Summer LIFE camp introduces participants to campus and new Wichita State LIFE program

…children felt welcomed, included and able to envision themselves as future college students. Summer LIFE introduced participants and their families to the Wichita State LIFE (Learning Independence for Future Employment) program. Offered through Wichita State's College of Education in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Consortium…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2026-ced-wichita-state-life-summer-camp.php

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LIFELONG LEARNING APPLICATION NOTICE: Per the Kansas Board of Regents Policy, Kansas residents 60 years of age and older can enroll as auditors in academic credit courses when space is available without paying tuition. The only cost to these students is any applicable workshop fees and lab/special course fees. All course fees will be scholarshipped by…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/wpce/documents/LLL-26-FA-registration-pg.pdf

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Teaching Today

…goals we espouse. Student-centeredness, the first among the strategic goals, specifically articulates our intent to promote holistic student success by providing a supportive learning environment in which all our students thrive and grow. Further, the first among the three 2021 campus priorities is to help Kansas families by making higher education…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/TT/2021/November.php

WSU Newsletters

ATF hosts grand opening of new center of excellence at Wichita State

…for law enforcement agencies throughout the nation. Wichita State’s focus on digital transformation, industry and government agency engagement and commitment to applied learning initially garnered the attention of the ATF. Through the relationship with WSU and with its presence on campus, ATF will have the opportunity to benefit from engagement with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/15/atf-hosts-grand-opening-of-new-center-of-excellence-at-wichita-state/

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Meet a Shocker: Kennedy Stamm | Wichita State News

…and I love the Wichita School District. How are you feeling leading up to graduation? I am excited and ready to start the next journey of life. What has been your most helpful learning experience while a student at Wichita State? I have learned to always be flexible and to always live in the moment. What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/12-dec/stamm_6.php

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NIAR receives $10 million NASA funding for high-temp advanced materials | Wichita State News

…involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students. The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/05-may/NASAfunding_3.php

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Fine Arts, Print Media Graduate, Niki Noland: Leaving Their Mark in Wichita’s Art Scene

…pursuits in working in their community to “provide more beauty and creativity.” An opportunity that was funded through WSU’s Applied Learning Fund, which provides paid, hands-on experiences in students' majors and future career fields. Providing beauty and creativity since undergrad and throughout their internship, Noland, now a graduate, has the…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Noland_Niki.php

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Testimonials

… classes were held on the weekend which made them easy for me to attend without taking time out of my full time work schedule. The small class size allowed for an enriched group learning experience, especially during case presentations. The assignments coincided with the clinical work I was already doing and this helped me to develop new skills in the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/play-therapy/testimonials.php

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Lauren Coffman’s Path to NASA

…at JSC is the most valuable thing for my career right now," she says, highlighting how working on projects that impact real space missions has been an unparalleled learning opportunity. Looking ahead, Lauren plans to complete three more rotations at JSC before graduating, exploring different areas within NASA to find her ideal role. She’s especially…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/coffman_lauren.php

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Two Wichita State alumni win U.S. Presidential Awards for Excellence | Wichita State News

…from WSU in 2001, is a science teacher at McLean Science and Technology Magnet Elementary in Wichita. Oelze’s students collaborate on and engage in hands-on learning in the science lab. Oelze incorporates place-based science in an Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site (OWLS), as well as with an indoor honeybee hive in the science lab. She coordinates…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/04-april/presidential_awards_6.php

WSU Foundation

Need-based scholarships help students excel beyond the classroom

…it helps improve academic performance, overall well-being and multicultural awareness. For Paunetto, it also helps her apply the things she’s learning in the classroom. “Almost all of the work I do on campus is interacting with other students and learning how to be an advocate for them, which is perfectly interconnected with my major,” she said. Paunetto is …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/need-based-scholarships-help-students-excel-beyond-the-classroom/

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Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

…to register for HNRS 306G to earn credit toward Honors and General Education Social and Behavioral Science requirements. This experiential course will utilize an applied learning method of Service-Learning to explore a social justice issue through multiple communities both local and in an immersive travel environment. Apply by December 7th for priority…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-nov-29.php

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John Watkins

…Conference Papers Thakur, Y. Pillay, J. Watkins and E, Sawan, “A Reinforcement Learning Tuned Hybrid Type-3 Fuzzy Logic Controller for Exercise and Meal Aware Blood Glucose Regulation in Type 1 Diabetics for Artificial Pancreas,” Proceedings of the 10th IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications (CCTA), Vancouver, BC, August 2026.…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/engineering/ECE/01_Faculty/Watkins-John.php

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Wichita State student organization focuses on diversity and inclusion in sports | Wichita State News

…up in the classroom,” Jasinski said. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization hopes to branch out into the community to participate in applied learning experiences. Fox said that in the future, she wants CHAMPS to go to Wichita sports organizations and meet with them to discuss policies they have that protect their professionals from racism and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/01-jan/champs_org_7.php

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Wichita State's Rebekah Topham wants to inspire with her academic journey | Wichita State News

…all the way across campus.” Read the full story Header Sport management Content At Wichita State, we combine classroom and real-world learning opportunities to give students the skills they need to succeed in the sports industry. Students pursuing a degree in Sport Management complete a curriculum of courses including sport marketing, sport law, sport…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/05-may/topham_5.php

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Wichita State entrepreneurs win Women for Women award | Wichita State News

…provides users with an efficient way to find a parking space with our app and lot owners with a new way to manage their parking lots. Our software utilizes machine learning and is integrated with existing camera systems for a low cost.” Brittany Wojciechowski, Amulya Lomte and Maria Jose Carrillo Munoz: Customizable and Sustainable Breast Prosthesis…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/05-may/womenforwomen_3.php

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Service-Learning Online Modules https://servicelearning.wichita.edu/ Faculty Module Module to support faculty in understanding teaching pedagogy, academic service-learning best practices including building community partnerships and reflection. Certificate generated at completion for inclusion in your FAR Student Module Module that faculty can assign to…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/academic_affairs/servicelearning/_assets/documents/ServiceLearningModulesFlyer.pdf

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Barton School’s Spero Program Honored with 2026 Wichita Business Journal Innovation Award

…test ideas, evaluate risk, and build ventures designed for sustainable growth rather than trial-and-error survival. By eliminating tuition barriers and compressing learning into one semester, Spero allows participants to build skills and social capital without leaving work or compromising family responsibilities. “At Koch, we believe strong communities…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/02-11-26-spero-innovation-award.php

WSU Foundation

Wichita State alumna’s professional excellence opens doors for fellow Shockers

… Professional Engineers and secured an internship at the National Institute of Aviation Research, a position she held all four years of her undergraduate studies. “The applied learning opportunities at Wichita State are incredible,” she said. “Not only do you learn the skills and workflows necessary to be an engineer, but also the value of a strong team and …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/wichita-state-alumnas-professional-excellence-opens-doors-for-fellow-shockers/

WSU Newsletters

Expand your skills and boost your career with WSU Badge Courses

…job duties and career goals. Why choose WSU Badge Program? Earning a badge not only showcases your expertise to employers but also demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning. In today’s rapidly evolving world, staying up-to-date with new skills and technologies is crucial for professional growth. Upon successful completion, you will receive a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/22/expand-your-skills-and-boost-your-career-with-wsu-badge-courses/