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2019 Bender of Twigs Honoree Donna Carter

…interact with internal staff and external constituents on complicated financial aid regulations, but also demonstrate compassion and kindness as she works with students and families regarding affordability or unexpected circumstances, such as job loss. Donna understands our mission of access because she personally experienced the impact and difference aid…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Service_Recognition/Bender_of_Twigs/Honorees/2019_Bender_of_Twigs/2019_Bender_of_Twigs_DonnaCarter.php

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Rheanna Pierce

… 1 NACP Certified Advocate Child Welfare Campus Advocacy Domestic Violence Undergraduate Practicum Graduate Practicum Advanced Research General Practice Skills Policy Children and Families Wichita State University Senior Honor Woman Honoree Urban League of Professionals Collegiate Impact Dream Chaser Award Wichita State University Gamma Phi Beta Greek Unity …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/socialwork/Pierce-Rheanna.php

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FY2026 Annual Report

…a robust campus life, and share a growing tradition with family members near and far. This resulted in an increased number of families participating in Family Weekend and greatly increased attendance numbers at signature Shocktoberfest events like the Parade and Shocker Madness.Over 17 events and activities, there was an overall estimated attendance…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/about/FY2026-Annual-Report.php

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Paragon Precision Metals, LLC | 2022 Emerging Business of the Year

…a business. Bob Williford established Paragon Precision Metal in 2019 in McPherson, Kansas. The focal points for the company are to invest in the future of its employees and their families, support the communities in which it operates and bring value to the customers it serves. While there are multiple operational strategies at work to support these visions,…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ksbdc/Success_Stories/Paragon_Precision_Metals.php

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Men of Color: Educators of Tomorrow program launched at Wichita State

…in education-related programs at Wichita State. Participants will have the opportunity to work with a mentor or success coach, engage in career exploration along with their families, and participate in service-learning projects. Men of Color: Educators of Tomorrow aims to develop strong education leadership via a service program grounded in research,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/MenOfColorEducatorsOfTomorrow.php

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Pratt Community College: General Education Recommended Transfer Courses

…176 General Psychology PSY 201 Child Psychology SOC 123 Criminology SOC 132 Multicultural Study SOC 176 Introduction to Sociology SOC 177 Juvenile Delinquency SOC 182 Sociology of Families SOC 233 Social Problems SSC 176 World Regional Geography SSC 177 Cultural Anthropology Arts & Humanities Discipline Area Bucket 6 ART 133 Art for Elem Classroom ART 139…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/transferguide/pratt/gened.php

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Mission and Vision

…education for GEAR UP students. Increase the rates of high school graduation and enrollment in postsecondary education for GEAR UP students. Increase GEAR UP students’ and their families’ knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing. Meet Us Parent Resources Quote Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/TRIO/Haysville-GearUp/mission_vision.php

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More than 260 attend statewide literacy conference co-hosted by WSU College of Education

More than 260 attend statewide literacy conference co-hosted by WSU College of Education 04/06/2026 02:41:14 PM Educators, families, researchers, policymakers and advocates from across Kansas gathered for the “Elevating Literacy: Connecting Communities for Lasting Impact” conference on March 30 at Wichita State University’s Rhatigan Student Center. The…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2026-literacy-conference.php

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Grant will help WSU audiology students with equipment, labs at Biomedical Campus | Wichita State News

… Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is a WSU-affiliated practice that has provided comprehensive speech, language, and audiology services for families in the greater Wichita area for more than 60 years. Over the last 5 years, the clinic has served 1,307 clients across its Audiology and SLP services. The clinic also serves as a clinical…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/10-oct/audiology_2.php

WSU Newsletters

Make art and share it at the at Community Magnet Collage Swap

…will be sponsored by SAC, including hot cocoa, cookies, a cheese board, savory party mix and spinach artichoke dip. The free, all-ages community event is for everyone: families, students, friends, couples and anyone who loves to create.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/06/make-art-and-share-it-at-the-at-community-magnet-collage-swap/

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Kaitlyn Brown

…the world. She continues her volunteer outreach and mission work in the community through her church. Kaitlyn participates in volunteer work ranging from building stoves for families, packaging food kits for the community, and distributing back-to-school supplies for students. While working behind the scenes is wonderful, she prefers being on the front…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/2021-2022_Class/Brown-Kaitlyn.php

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Maria Romero

…where WSU athletes go to area elementary schools to read. Maria has volunteered with other organization to benefit the environment, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Maria has been involved with Widener-GLP through the planning stage as the student assistant to the Widener-GLP director. She is most looking forward to getting to know…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/2021-2022_Class/Romero-Maria.php

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Military and Veterans

…bring to the workforce and will encourage opportunities to hire guardsmen, reservists and veterans. Continually recognizes and supports our country's service members and their families in peace, in crises and in war.

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/emba/MilitaryandVeterans.php

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Additional Scholarship Opportunities

… high school). Shocker Promise Scholarships (Freshmen)Wichita State shows its commitment to offer a quality, affordable education to incoming freshmen who come from limited-income families in Kansas through the Shocker Promise Scholarships. These awards provide last-dollar funding to high school graduates from Kansas. Phi Theta Kappa All-Kansas Academic Team…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/scholarships/Additional_Scholarships.php

Course Catalog

CESP - Counseling, Educational and School Psychology

…peer-tutors toward fulfilling their main responsibility to assist each of their students to understand the content of their coursework and improve their grades. CESP 750G. How Families Function (1). Designed for school and agency employees to understand how families function by learning about different family theories and family therapies so they can…

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

WSU Newsletters

ICYMI: University leadership hosts 2025 Fall Address

…Speakers discussed what’s coming up for the university and the campus community’s efforts that have led to tremendous progress on the university’s priorities: Helping families through access and affordability Supporting Kansas businesses with a talent pipeline that meets employer needs Increasing economic prosperity with higher education that benefits…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/14/icymi-university-leadership-hosts-2025-fall-address/

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Independence Community College: General Education Recommended Transfer Courses

…GEO 2013 World Regional Geography POL 1013 Introduction to Political Science POL 1023 American Government SOC 1003 Introduction to Sociology SOC 1013 Sociology of Families SOC 1113 Introduction to Criminal Justice SOC 1213 Introduction to Social Work SOC 2023 Social Problems SOC 2113 Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations Arts & Humanities…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/transferguide/independence/gened.php

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Ainsley Agnew

…others live safe, healthy, happy lives, and do so as sustainably as possible. Ainsley has done most of her volunteer work for a back-to-school program that provides low-income families with school supplies, through L.I.N.K, and the Sunrise Project. She values experiences the most when she is immersed in the community because she can talk with people who …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/2021-2022_Class/Agnew-Ainsley.php

WSU Foundation

Founders’ Day of Giving generates more than half a million dollars for student initiatives at WSU

…competition between groups across campus. Throughout the day, students shared messages on their social media channels encouraging their peers, friends and families to make a gift in support of their organization. At 222 donors, Shocker Racing Formula SAE won the challenge, followed by Shocker Rowing, 171, and the Society of Hispanic Professional…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/founders-day-2025/

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Sun Young Lee

…2022 - Compton-Lilly, C., Shedrow, S., Hagerman, D., Hamman, L., Chi, Y.K., Kim, J., Lee, S.Y., Papoi, K., Quast, E., Ward, B., Zheng, B. Children in immigrant families becoming literate: A window into identity construction, transnationality, and schooling. Routledge. 2021 - Lee, S. Y., & Winandy, J. Scientization of teacher professional knowledges and…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/education/School_of_Teaching_and_Learning/Lee-Sun.php