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Meet a Shocker: Caitlin Nolen

…a student, and how did you overcome it? My biggest challenge as a student has been that I am first generation. How I overcame it was getting involved on campus because it made college life less intimidating and more of a reason to have a purpose in this. What are your plans after graduation? I plan to obtain a Masters in higher education student affairs at…

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Meet a Shocker: Ayshea Banes | Wichita State News

… attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison to earn my doctorate in physics. What advice would you give other Wichita State students? Do not be afraid to put yourself out there. College is the perfect place to meet new people and network. There are so many faculty and staff members and other students that are doing incredible things, and if you're interested…

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Concussion research highlights necessity for a return-to-learn plan | Wichita State News

…Recently, Bomgardner received a grant from the American Athletic Conference to extend his research to colleges and universities. He and a colleague are surveying faculty members from Wichita State and the University of Tulsa. “There are differences in awareness in concussions in schools that do have contact sports, football and soccer, and schools that…

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Meet a Shocker: Isabella Winter | Wichita State News

…Major Master of Engineering Management Hometown Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil High school El Dorado High School Previous degrees Associate of Science from Butler Community College (2021) Bachelor of Science in product design and manufacturing engineering from Wichita State (2023) What made you choose Wichita State University? I chose Wichita State…

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Texas Shocker Spotlight: Kyndal Nystrom | Wichita State News

…Texas Major Biomedical Engineering, chemistry minor How did you first hear about Wichita State University? I first heard of WSU through family members who went for their college education. How did Wichita State compare to the other universities you considered attending? Wichita State was overall a better size for me and a lot less overwhelming in…

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Undergraduate student’s research sheds light on head and neck cancer progression | Wichita State News

…Department of Biological Sciences Suppress quote marks How would you describe your experience doing research and working with your faculty mentor? I loved it. When I started college, I was not sure whether I wanted to pursue research, but I wanted to give it a try. I believe researching is one of the most rewarding experiences from my college career. As I…

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TRIO programs connect first-gen, limited-income students with vital education support systems || Wichita State News

…scholarships and financial advising. “It's not a secret that students who are first-generation don't really have a frame of reference of what it means to go to college,” said Dr. Linda Rhone, director of SSS. “Often, they haven't really been around a community of people who they can have a conversation with about what to expect when they get to college. …

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Meet a Shocker: Gregory VanDyke Jr. | Wichita State News

…follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/wichitastate and Facebook at www.facebook.com/wichita.state. Style Position Image Image Credit Header Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Content The Cohen Honors College at Wichita State challenges ambitious students in any major to build a better future through rigorous classes, problem solving across…

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Meet A Shocker: Ryan Littlejohn | Wichita State News

…Wichita State and what's next for the grad. Hometown Wichita Degree Organizational leadership and learning Ryan Littlejohn What made you choose Wichita State University? It is the college I started at and grew up admiring. I’m proud to graduate from WSU right around the corner from where I grew up. What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how…

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Six Wichita State teams advance in Koch Innovation Challenge | Wichita State News

…and they will compete there in the elevator pitch competition. The Koch Innovation Challenge, sponsored by Koch Industries, is an annual competition that supports the College of Engineering in fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and teamwork among students. The College of Engineering organizes the Koch Innovation Challenge…

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Wichita East High student wins 2024 Lenora N. McGregor Scholarship | Wichita State News

… who expresses an interest in advancing knowledge through individual learning. The McGregor Scholar agrees to maintain active membership in WSU’s Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College. Ava Wilkie is the daughter of Katie Lynne Sheppard and Allen Dale Wilkie. She is a member of East High’s National Honors Society. Last year, Ava completed an independent…

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Meet a Shocker: Lucy Schneider | Wichita State News

…and connections that will last a lifetime. How are you feeling leading up to graduation? Excited!! It honestly doesn't seem real. I look forward a traditional college ceremony because I didn't get a normal high school graduation due to the pandemic. What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it? Beginning my…

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Meet a Shocker: Kirsten Long | Wichita State News

… more about her time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad. What is your degree in? My degree is in elementary education. What led you to Wichita State to begin with? The college is affordable, and I had heard the teaching program was one of the best programs. How are you feeling leading up to graduation? I am feeling prepared for teaching, for my…

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Prairie View High student wins 2025 Lenora N. McGregor Scholarship | Wichita State News

… who expresses an interest in advancing knowledge through individual learning. The McGregor Scholar agrees to maintain active membership in WSU’s Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College. Grace Naylor is the daughter of Patricia Loftis and George Naylor. She is a member of Prairie View High School’s National Honors Society. In addition, Grace is president of…

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Wichita State grad's AI software fights COVID-19

…society problems,” Mohammad said. “I only want to help those around me through technology and software.” Style Position Image Image Credit Header College of Engineering Content Since 1928, Wichita State's College of Engineering has built a reputation for equipping engineering and computing students with the most complete education possible. From…

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Faculty award winner expresses creativity with guitar and jazz | Wichita State News

…to step my game up because they are so good at what they do.” Last year, William won the Excellence in Creative Activity Award from the College of Fine Arts. To win the award at the university level this year was a great privilege for him. “To me, this award means that the university values what I’m doing as an artist and as a creative musician. It gives…

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Wichita State junior lands internship with Yale University Press | Wichita State News

…Yale University student and the other was Wichita State University's own Hannah Holliday. Holliday, a junior studying creative writing and communication in WSU’s Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will continue to live in Wichita while working remotely at her internship, which will be done over nine weeks starting June 5 and ending Aug. 5. “I…

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Timeline: The Growth of WSU under John Bardo

… Food Truck Plaza opens near the National Institute for Aviation Research on WSU's main campus. Phase II of the strategic planning process is completed with the development of college strategic plans aligned with the university's overall goals. WSU steps up its I-35 corridor strategy with the launch of the Shocker City program, offering in-state tuition…

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Black History Month faculty profile: Robert Weems | Wichita State News

…the years as a history professor, I have sought to contribute to the knowledge base associated with the African American experience. What advice would you give to college students? The advice I would give to college students is to pursue your passion. As someone who has written a book on the history of the African American consumer market, I know that…

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WSU’s Corbin Education Center joins National Register of Historic Places | Wichita State News

…F. Corbin, the building embodies Wright’s creative genius and his philosophy of blending architecture with nature. Today, Corbin is the home of Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies, classroom space and advising offices. “Being listed on the National Register of Historic Places is an acknowledgment that this building is a vital piece of our cultural…

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