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25th U.S. national security advisor will headline 2026 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series

…Room. RSVP to meet McMaster. McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for 34 years before retiring as a lieutenant general in June 2018. His military awards include the Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster and the Purple Heart. The Craig W. Barton Speaker Series is an annual Wichita State event…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/03/25th-u-s-national-security-advisor-will-headline-2026-craig-w-barton-speaker-series/

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Student Success and Persistence Coalition recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

…enhancing WSU’s Student Success and Persistence initiative, which has resulted in large increases in fall-to-fall retention and bolstered overall enrollment. Rick Rewards is awarded by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/25/student-success-and-persistence-coalition-recognized-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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Communications sciences and disorders recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

…members were celebrated for the recent successful reaccreditation of the Master of Arts in communication sciences and disorders and Doctor of Audiology programs. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/17/communications-sciences-and-disorders-recognized-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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Wichita State names winner of Lenora N. McGregor Scholarship

Samara Langley, a Colegio del Sol (Asunción, Paraguay) graduate, is the winner of the 2026 Lenora N. McGregor Endowed Scholarship at Wichita State. The McGregor Scholarship awards up to $26,000 over four years to an incoming freshman student who has demonstrated academic excellence, has an academic vision for the future and who expresses an interest in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/16/wichita-state-names-winner-of-lenora-n-mcgregor-scholarship/

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Kansas Science Olympiad needs volunteers for the state event on April 4

…events as teams for the opportunity to attend the National Science Olympiad held at the University of Southern California in May. The competition will run all day with an awards ceremony concluding the day’s events. Sign up to volunteer or contact Susan McCoy at susan.mccoy@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/16/kansas-science-olympiad-needs-volunteers-for-the-state-event-on-april-4/

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HALA Scholarship for Community Service now open to applications

…and greater Wichita area. The key objectives of the scholarship are to aid in the retention and graduation of WSU students. To achieve these objectives, the scholarship includes awards based on financial need, academic achievement and service activities. Awarded students must agree to engage in community services activities for WSU and/or community-based…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/05/hala-scholarship-for-community-service-now-open-to-applications-3/

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HALA Scholarship for Community Service now open to applications

…and greater Wichita area. The key objectives of the scholarship are to aid in the retention and graduation of WSU students. To achieve these objectives, the scholarship includes awards based on financial need, academic achievement and service activities. Awarded students must agree to engage in community services activities for WSU and/or community-based…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/03/hala-scholarship-for-community-service-now-open-to-applications-2/

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Students invited to compete in ERPsim Competition Feb. 27

…experience is designed to build data-driven decision-making skills, cross-functional collaboration and resume-ready experience. The top three performing teams will receive tuition awards, with $4,000 for first place, $2,000 for second place and $800 for third place. The top team can also advance to a national competition in March 2026. The ERPsim Competition…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/03/students-invited-to-compete-in-erpsim-competition-feb-27-2/

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Students invited to compete in ERPsim Competition Feb. 27

…experience is designed to build data-driven decision-making skills, cross-functional collaboration and resume-ready experience. The top three performing teams will receive tuition awards, with $4,000 for first place, $2,000 for second place and $800 for third place. The top team can also advance to a national competition in March 2026. The ERPsim Competition…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/02/students-invited-to-compete-in-erpsim-competition-feb-27/

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Kevin Konda appointed interim vice president for Student Affairs

…Dining Services and the Child Development Center and heads operations at the RSC. He was recently honored as a Bender of Twigs during the 2025 Service Recognition Awards for his 25 years of service to WSU. “During Kevin’s service to Wichita State, he has made the Rhatigan Student Center the primary hub for student life on campus and will continue to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/16/kevin-konda-appointed-interim-vice-president-for-student-affairs/

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SEM Leadership Committee recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

…celebrated for their help in opening opportunities for more first-time-in-college students and building a culture of outreach that improves the student experience. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/01/sem-leadership-committee-recognized-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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College of Engineering to host about 200 high school seniors for annual scholarship competition

…WISE is an exciting competition held each fall for eligible high school seniors interested in studying engineering or computing at WSU. Ten $30,500 Wallace scholarships will be awarded to the winners of the 2025 Wallace Invitational.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/18/college-of-engineering-to-host-about-200-high-school-seniors-for-annual-scholarship-competition/

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2026-27 scholarship opportunity: WSU Spark Society Scholarship application is now open

… of household student(s) (undergraduate or graduate) with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester in the semesters they receive awards. Two scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded. WSU Spark Society, formerly Women of WSU, formed in July 2018 when the Wichita State University Women’s Association (WSU…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/03/2026-27-scholarship-opportunity-wsu-spark-society-scholarship-application-is-now-open/

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Students can compete for cash prizes at annual Innovation Works competition

…strengthen teamwork skills and showcase innovation in action. Teams must include three to four current Wichita State students from any major, and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, including an exclusive Lockheed Martin facility tour with a chance to meet engineers and technologists shaping the future of space exploration for the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/21/students-can-compete-for-cash-prizes-at-annual-innovation-works-competition/

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Faculty Senate Executive Committee recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

… was celebrated for their commitment to shared governance and their ongoing work to support Wichita State’s mission through collaboration and faculty engagement. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/20/faculty-senate-executive-committee-recognized-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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Sign up your team for the Innovation Works Competition for cash prizes

…WSU, and industry partners. Teams must include three to four current Wichita State students, and students from all majors are encouraged to participate. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams: $5,000 for first place $2,000 for second place $1,000 for third place The winning team will also receive an exclusive opportunity to tour a Lockheed…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/17/sign-up-your-team-for-the-innovation-works-competition-for-cash-prizes/

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Shocker volleyball takes on Tulsa and home opener

… to $300 towards their student group for every five members present. Shocktoberfest continues through Saturday, October 4 with the Entrepreneur Market, Brew Garden, Shocktoberfest Awards, and closes out with a performance by Lupe Fiasco at Shocker Madness. View the entire schedule of events at wichita.edu/shocktoberfest.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/03/shocker-volleyball-takes-on-tulsa-and-home-opener/

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Attend the sixth annual First Gen All Media Art Exhibit

…to submit artwork to the all-media art exhibition. Come support first-gen Shockers at the reception from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6 also at the Cadman Art Gallery. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places and honorable mentions.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/03/attend-the-sixth-annual-first-gen-all-media-art-exhibit/

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2025 remembrance ceremony for Memorial ’70 to be held Oct. 2

…give to the Football ’70 Memorial Scholarship, the only endowed scholarship at WSU dedicated in collective memory to those who died in the tragedy. The scholarship is awarded each year to a student of any major with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrates financial need. Contributions can be made through the WSU Foundation, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, KS…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/23/2025-remembrance-ceremony-for-memorial-70-to-be-held-oct-2/

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Cheryl Miller recognized with awards from National Federation of Press Women, 2025 National Communications Contest

Cheryl Miller, Senior Assistant Dean for Academic and Staff Operations in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was recognized with third place – “Publications Regularly Written by Entrant,” Fairmount College Newsletter, Spring 2024; third place – “Personality Profile,” Fairmount College Newsletter, Fall 2024; honorable mention – “Publication…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/03/cheryl-miller-recognized-with-awards-from-national-federation-of-press-women-2025-national-communications-contest/