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There’s no shortage of events to kick off the semester:

…the full list of events: wichita.edu/RSCDayShockerNight Clash of the Colleges – Join the 11th annual Clash of the Colleges and compete in a variety of competitions between academic colleges to determine who rules the school for the year. RSVP: wichita.edu/clash Career Connection Root Beer Kegger – Enjoy hot dogs and ice-cold root beer while networking with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/15/theres-no-shortage-of-events-to-kick-off-the-semester/

WSU Newsletters

Make It Real: Barton School launches IMPACT, advancing WSU’s national leadership in applied learning and career readiness

…preparation and collaboration. To accelerate this work, the Barton School received Applied Learning Fund support from Wichita State University to underwrite student wages this academic year. These university funds — allocated to WSU through state appropriations — are designed to expand experiential learning opportunities campus-wide.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/12/make-it-real-barton-school-launches-impact-to-advance-applied-learning-and-career-relevant-work-experience/

WSU Newsletters

African American Faculty and Staff Association awards spring 2025 scholarships

…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 well-communicated need.

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

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Graduate School Orientation

…August 12 Orientation Refresher - August 13 Graduate School Orientation Fall 2026 (Online + in-person refresher) Eager to learn about our campus, technology systems, expectations, academics, advising structure, and resources? You're in the right place. Take the first step by filling out our pre-arrival survey. Take the Survey Online Orientation Online…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/graduate_school/current-students/gradorientation.php

WSU Foundation

Keith Pickus returns to his first love

…He was integral to the success of the Shock the World Campaign, which concludes on June 30, King said. “His ability to connect the passions of donors with WSU’s academic programs helped move the Foundation forward in a positive way,” she said. After arriving at Wichita State, Pickus taught for six years before he was asked to serve as an associate dean of…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/keith-pickus-returns-to-his-first-love/

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Taking His Career to New Heights

… Gomez Llanos Tirado took his aerospace engineering degree to new heights with his new position at Odonata Research LLC. Originally from Mazatlan, Mexico, Gomez Llanos started his academic career at Wichita State in 2013, graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 2017 and his master’s degree in 2019. While at WSU, Gomez Llanos worked for several departments as…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/jesus-enrique-gomez-llanos-tirado.php

WSU Newsletters

Welcome new faculty to WSU

Nearly 50 new faculty members have joined Wichita State for this fall semester. They hail from seven academic colleges, including: Barton School of Business: 4 Cohen Honors College: 1 College of Applied Studies: 4 College of Fine Arts: 7 College of Health Professions: 7 College of Engineering: 9 Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: 14 Welcome to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/12/welcome-new-faculty-to-wsu/

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Student success spotlight: Trevr Bahr

…helped him succeed inside and outside of the classroom, notably Kara McCluskey, associate professor of engineering. “Kara McCluskey has always been very helpful with academic advising. She assisted me through the new curriculum. Also, Kara is connected with industry and set me up with an internship after my freshman year of college.” McCluskey is excited…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/engineering_news/trevr_bahr.php

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Celebrating Transfer Week with Kristen's Story

…of. Her career in health care began in 2014, but the road to get there wasn’t always smooth. Kristen married young, accepted a softball scholarship, and tried to juggle academics with life’s growing responsibilities. When things didn’t go as planned—including a difficult divorce—she leaned into resilience. Eventually, love found her again, and today she…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/oal/monthly_student/kristen_new-story.php

Course Catalog

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

The PhD degree is typically a four-year program that requires rigorous study and a high emphasis on original research. PhD graduates take up positions in academic institutions, design, services and consulting companies. Admission Following are the minimum requirements for applying to the PhD in mechanical engineering program. Cumulative GPA in graduate…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/engineering/mechanical-engineering/phd-in-mechanical-engineering/

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College of Applied Studies Holds 2024 Hall of Fame Ceremony, Honoring Nine Inductees

…Endicott served as Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator in WSU Athletics for more than 20 years, supporting sport programs, gender equity, and academic achievement. Susan Rippe, alumni and educator. Now a lecturer in the college’s TAP™ program, Rippe is a former middle and secondary science teacher who has been inducted…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2024-hof-ceremony.php

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Teacher Education UPDATE

…Rife History 6-12 Aaron Rife Math 5-8 Elizabeth Heilman, STL Department Chair Math 6-12 Elizabeth Heilman, STL Department Chair Music PreK-12 Tom Wine PE PreK-12 Sheri Barnes, Academic Advisor Physics 6-12 Danny Bergman Science 5-8 Danny Bergman Teacher Apprentice Program™ (TAP) Jill Wood Transition to Teaching Jim Granada MAT - ECU Residency Kim…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/advising/FAQ/teachered_update.php

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Aerospace_Engineering

…has well-equipped laboratory facilities for required courses and student projects. You'll have access to laboratory facilities that are among the finest found in academic institutions nationwide - five wind tunnels, a water tunnel, and structural testing lab. College of engineering students also have access to computer laboratories and a campus-wide…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/archive/images/Aerospace_Engineering.pdf

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Syllabus-ME325-Computer_App-2016F

…information about important university policies. This document should be viewed as a course overview; it is not a contract and is subject to change as the semester evolves. Academic Honesty Students are responsible for knowing and following the Student Code of Conduct http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch8_05.htm and the Student Academic Honesty policy…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/mechanical_engineering/research/sesel/_documents/Syllabus-ME325-Computer_App-2016F.pdf

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WSU NASA Jump Start Program

…in NASA relevant projects Facilitating opportunities for students to learn by doing Helping researchers discover and support good students Cultivating students for continued academic and research involvement Supporting a friendly environment to learn and grow Supporting current and future NASA workforce development goals NASA JSP Details The JSP…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/aerospace/involvement/assistantships/nasa-jump-start-program.php

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Accelerated Bachelor Degree to MEd Learning and Instructional Design

…Design program is a pathway that links existing undergraduate education degree programs (BAED) with the MEd in Learning and Instructional Design. It Constitutes an integrated academic pathway with dual-credit structure that allows high-performing undergraduate students in Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAED) programs to begin graduate-level coursework…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/stl/Programs/acceleratedbachelor.php

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STRATO-T

…of this critical air refueling asset. Goal Study, develop and test innovations for reducing legacy aircraft operations costs Who We Serve: Government agencies Industry clients Academic institutions Supports Evaluations/Studies of: Innovative sustainment Energy efficiency Aircraft automation concepts Expected Outcomes Application of innovative technology,…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/Laboratories/strato-t.php

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Barton School Dean's Message

…skills that will serve you well throughout your professional career. Our advising staff are skilled at helping you plan and execute your coursework that helps you achieve your academic goals. All of our degree programs at both the undergraduate and the master's level are fully accredited by AACSB – International, the world's premier business…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/deansmessage.php

Center for Management Development

Leadership obstacles for women

…MBA, has more than 30 years of experience as a marketing consultant. Active in the national Marketing Research Association (MRA) and the Society for Case Research (an academic organization), Esther received the prestigious Wichita American Marketing Association award of Marketer of the Year for 2009. cmd.wichita.edu

https://cmd.wichita.edu/2453-2/

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LAS Scholarships

… receive more than $600,000 in scholarships and fellowships from the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Recipients are selected each spring semester for the following academic year. Below is information essential to the Fairmount College scholarship process. Questions are welcomed and may be directed to the Fairmount College Scholarship…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/scholarships/index.php