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Mid-semester update on federal actions and university response 

…and administrative actions continue to unfold, and we are still learning their ultimate impact. There will likely be changes to some of our policies, programs, celebrations, awards ceremonies and events. The university is taking a systematic approach in addressing these actions to ensure compliance while focusing on the goal of supporting all students.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/26/mid-semester-update-on-federal-actions-and-university-response-2/

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Application for HALA Scholarship for Community Service closes today

…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/2025/03/21/application-for-hala-scholarship-for-community-service-closes-today/

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African American Faculty and Staff Association awards spring 2025 scholarships

…studies and business administration Caitlyn Joseph – Junior majoring in biomedical engineering Anestacia Marston – Sophomore majoring in psychology The AAFSA scholarship, awarded annually, is very competitive yet these recipients stood out among all other applicants based on well-written and articulated essays, academic performance and their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/10/african-american-faculty-and-staff-association-awards-spring-2025-scholarships/

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Wichita State Engineering 5k raises $3,600 for students in need

…people ultimately participated. Through registration fees, about $3,600 was raised, which will benefit the College of Engineering Need-Based Scholarship Fund. Following the 5k, awards were presented to the overall fastest participant, as well as the top three fastest male and female participants in the student category, staff/faculty category, alumni…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/07/wichita-state-engineering-5k-raises-3600-for-students-in-need/

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Service-Learning Showcase submissions are now open

…an open forum for students to interact with faculty/staff, community partners and other students to engage in conversation about Wichita State’s commitment to the public good. Awards are presented in the following categories: Outstanding Overall Service-Learning Project: $550 scholarship to winning entry Innovation and Creativity in Problem Solving: $350…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/04/service-learning-showcase-submissions-are-now-open-2/

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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/2025/02/25/hala-scholarship-for-community-service-now-open-to-applications/

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Kansas Science Olympiad needs volunteers for the state event April 5

…with events in various areas such as tower build, helicopter, wind power, chemistry, forensics and experimental design to name a few. The competition will run all day with an awards ceremony at the end of the day. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up online or contact Susan McCoy at susan.mccoy@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/20/kansas-state-science-olympiad-needs-volunteers-for-the-state-event-april-5/

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Prairie View High student wins 2025 Lenora N. McGregor Scholarship

Grace Naylor, senior at Prairie View High School, is the winner of the 2025 Lenora N. McGregor Endowed Scholarship at Wichita State. The Lenora N. McGregor Endowed 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/2025/02/14/prairie-view-high-student-wins-2025-lenora-n-mcgregor-scholarship/

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2025-26 scholarship opportunity: Women of Wichita State 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. Applications are due by April 15. WWSU was formed in fall 2018 by the combination of two groups; the Wichita State…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/13/2025-26-scholarship-opportunity-women-of-wichita-state-scholarship-application-is-now-open/

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Landscape and Ground Maintenance recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

…and for all of their hard work making sure our community is safe during inclement weather, like during the winter storms the campus experienced in January. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/04/landscape-and-ground-maintenance-recognized-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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Child Development Center recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

…do for the community, both for the university and for the city, as well as recognize the important applied learning opportunities they offer to Shockers. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/17/child-development-center-recognized-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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Office of the Provost recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

…executive vice president and provost, a happy and restful retirement and to thank her and the rest of her team for helping students thrive at Wichita State. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/17/office-of-the-provost-recognized-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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Wichita State Esports selected as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

…visit campus; multiple top finishes from the individual teams; and helping middle school and high school students learn about esports with annual summer camps. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/19/wichita-state-esports-selected-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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College of Engineering to host about 500 people for scholarship competition

…a competition held each fall for eligible high school seniors interested in studying engineering or computing at Wichita State. The 10 winners of the 2024 WISE competition will be awarded $30,500 Wallace Scholarships.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/19/college-of-engineering-to-host-about-500-people-for-scholarship-competition/

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Join the Retention Faculty Fellows for the November Teaching Matters session on Navigate

…hosted by the Retention Faculty Fellows to promote student success and retention through a community of knowledge sharing. Light refreshments will be provided and prizes will be awarded.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/06/join-the-retention-faculty-fellows-for-the-november-teaching-matters-session-on-navigate/

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KMUW named Station of the Year for the 11th consecutive year

…Association of Broadcasters. This is the 11th consecutive year that KMUW has received top honors. Highlights include three categories in which KMUW swept all three places. All awards went to KMUW in the Spot News category. Rose Conlon received first place for her story on the police raid of the Marion County Record. Conlon also received second place for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/31/kmuw-named-station-of-the-year-for-the-11th-consecutive-year/

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Remembering ‘the best within us’ — Dr. James Rhatigan

…student personnel administration from the University of Iowa — not only garnered scores of accolades and awards as a student affairs professional, he is — most appropriately — the namesake of the Rhatigan Student Center. From 2002 until 2014, Rhatigan continued his university advocacy as a consultant for the WSU Foundation (since 2022 the WSU Foundation…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/28/remembering-the-best-within-us-dr-james-rhatigan/

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Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP receives new seven-year grant

…Wichita State since 2002. In August 2023, the project learned its proposal for another seven-year grant was tied with another state in the grant competition and was subsequently awarded to the other state. In May of this year, with permission from Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Deltha Colvin, associate vice president for College Readiness and Retention Programs;…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/10/kansas-kids-gear-up-receives-new-seven-year-grant/

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Office of Financial Aid selected as next recipient of Rick Rewards

…the university’s priority of access and affordability and for assisting Shockers through the new FAFSA process that was put in place last academic year. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/03/office-of-financial-aid-selected-as-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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Shocker Sound Machine selected as next recipient of Rick Rewards

…its work in charging up the crowds at home athletics games and for providing Shocker-filled shows for the community, including during this year’s Fall Address. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/24/shocker-sound-machine-selected-as-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/