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Overview of OBBBA (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) Financial Aid Changes

What is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act – also known as the Working Families Tax Cuts Act – introduces major changes to federal financial aid programs beginning July 1, 2026. Wichita State University’s Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is actively updating processes as federal guidance is released. Key Changes at a Glance:…

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Wichita State Spanish Students Collaborate with Alce su Voz

…message reaches as many people as possible. The goal for this project is to provide information to support the safety and well-being of undocumented workers and their families. The second project was designed to support Spanish-speaking families with children finishing high school and recent high school graduates in the process of applying for college…

https://alcesuvoz.wichita.edu/2022/12/24/wichita-state-spanish-students-collaborate-with-alce-su-voz/

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Memorial '70

…later after receiving medical attention for their injuries. This time of remembrance is to acknowledge the changes that the plane crash made in the lives of the victims, their families, their friends and the University. In Memory History Multimedia UPCOMING 2026 Ceremony The 56th annual remembrance of Memorial ’70 will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct.…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/memorial/index.php

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Shukura Bakari-Cozart

…proof that TRIO Works! I am committed to serving students for the work we do in the various TRIO programs is important and has lasting impacts for our students and their families. I enjoy my spare time with family and friends, gardening, quilting and loving music! Shukura Bakari-Cozart

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/services/McNair/Bakari-Cozart-Shukura.php

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Andrew Myers

…in April 2023 as the Director of Scholarships and Student Services. He manages honors advising and scholarship programs. With 20 years of experience working with students and families through admissions, scholarships, student engagement, advising, and career services, Andrew has a passion for student development and higher education. Additionally,…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/honors_college/Honors_Staff/Myers-Andrew.php

Course Catalog

TALS - Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways, Literacy and Special Education

… practical experience and develop the professional skills needed to become effective and reflective educators, prepared to make a positive impact on learners and their families. TALS 744. Internship II (1). Provides candidates with a comprehensive, hands-on experience in early childhood and elementary educational settings. This course integrates theoretical …

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/tals/

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Parkinson Scholarship winners share stories for future first-gen college students | Wichita State News

… for future first-gen college hopefuls. Freshmen Javier Martinez and Jonathan Lozano unexpectedly earned the Parkinson Scholarship for first-generation students from immigrant families in 2018 and hope that more first-gen students reach for similar opportunities. Javier is a Wichita native who overcame early struggles through music, and eventually rose to be…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/12-dec/parkinson_scholarship_recap_1.php

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Dr. Jean Griffith

…and America’s Dispossessed Children, examines the riff between the stories we tell about orphans and the real history of children placed in institutions or with non-birth families. She has published essays in the volumes New Essays on Welty, Class, and Race and Eudora Welty, Whiteness, and Race and in journals such as Studies in the Novel and Western…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/English/Griffith-Jean.php

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Program Director

…proof that TRIO Works! I am committed to serving students for the work we do in the various TRIO programs is important and has lasting impacts for our students and their families. I enjoy my spare time with family and friends, gardening, quilting and loving music! Shukura Bakari-Cozart

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mcnair/Director.php

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Today's Bnai Anusim

…of Jewish heritage has been shown to have 500,000 descendants in Brazil, while another individual, Blas Maria in Monterrey, founded the de la Graza, Treviño, and Quintanilla families of Mexico and the Southwest US. It has been estimated that 25% of Hispanics in the Americas today may be the descendants of conversos. This is a staggering number of people.…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/bioscience/research/cryptojews/today.php

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Financial Aid Events Navigating the world of financial aid can be a bit daunting, so we provide expert assistance to students and their families across Wichita and surrounding areas. Financial Aid Information Night Presentations: provide a detailed outline of the financial aid process. FAFSA Completion Assistance: focus on completing the financial…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/events.php

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Types of Financial Aid

…the process of finding effective solutions to fund your education. Our Innovative Approach Types of Financial Aid Financial aid is money awarded or loaned to students and/or their families to pay for educational expenses. It includes scholarships, grants, work study employment, and loans. Eligibility for financial aid is based on a number of factors, not…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/types/index.php

Community Engagement Institute

AmeriCorps Kansas and VISTA

…on a unique program or project that will help the organization better serve its clients and our community. Members work on projects to mentor students, engage with families, expand food and medical access, and provide other direct services. An AmeriCorps Kansas member’s role To support local programs expanding opportunities for youth, connecting schools …

https://communityengagementinstitute.org/centers-and-initiatives/impact-center/serve/

Badges

Robert Miller, LMSW, CDP, DCS, Registered Operator

…as the long-term care arena, specifically dementia care. The accumulation of experiences has led to his understanding of the unique and special needs of the aging and their families. Robert teaches in the Master of Arts in Aging Studies program. Badge Aging Care Professional: Safety

https://badges.wichita.edu/instructor/robert-miller/

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Dr. Jody Fiorini

… Perusse, and Pederson. Critical Incidents in Group Counseling, 1st Ed. Articles Kavanaugh, Claire, & Fiorini, Jody (2009). Uses of bibliotherapy for adoptive children and their families. ACA Vistas Online. American Counseling Association:Arlington, VA. Fiorini, J. & Mullen J. (2006). Understanding Grief and Loss in Children. VISTAS 2006. Arlington, VA:…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/education/CLES/Fiorini-Jody.php

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South America Travel Seminar

… places of interest International service learning by volunteering in schools City tours in Asunción and other cities in Paraguay Lodging: In Paraguay, students will be with host families (at least one English-speaker per family & many have had children who have studied in the U.S.). Students may stay a couple nights in a hotel during city visits, which will…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/studyabroad/programs/south_america_travel_seminar.php

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M. Renee' Patrick Ph.D.

…and self-advocacy for individuals with autism and related developmental disorders Diagnosis and treatment of autism and related developmental disorders Parenting practices in families with children with autism and related developmental disorders Healthcare and community supports access for individuals with developmental disorders Recent Publications:…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Psychology/Psychology_Faculty/Patrick-Michelle.php

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Financial Aid & Scholarships Newsletters

…to several locations around Wichita to provide free FAFSA completion assistance. We encourage parents and students to attend a session. To date, we've assisted over 250 families between scheduled appointments and completion events at over 11 local high schools. Students and Parents must bring: Studentaid.gov Account (FSA ID) Social Security Number…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/newsletter_fafsa_24_03.php

Ulrich Museum of Art

Events

… playful discovery of the visual arts. The Ulrich staff works closely with the Ulrich Alliance, and student groups across campus to produce creative and unique art exploration for families, teens, and adults. Family Fun Days, Sculpture Glow, Exhibition Opening Receptions, and our biennial fundraiserA SculpTour Affair are carefully crafted events designed to …

https://ulrich.wichita.edu/ulrich-events/

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February 2024

…SERVICES FOR KANSAS FOSTER ADVISORY AND ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD MEETINGS PI/Department: Scott Wituk, Community Engagement Institute Sponsor: Kansas Department for Children & Families / Dept of Health and Human Services Amount: $12,269 KANSAS ESSENTIALS FOR CHILDHOOD: PREVENTING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES THROUGH DATA TO ACTION PI/Department: Scott…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2024-02-Newsletter.php